The windshield wipers suddenly failed while driving in the storm. The consumer would like to know if there was a recall on a 1998 chevy malibu. *bf responded to previously via e-mail refer to odi#10093392.
1998 Chevrolet Malibu visibility complaints
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While driving 25 MPH, in inclement weather the passenger side windshield wiper failed. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing was broken and needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
(1) I was driving home on I-75 an hour north of atlanta after labor day weekend. While doing 70-75 MPH in heavy rains and winds from the leading edge of hurricane frances, my windshield wipers suddenly failed leaving windshield awash in rain and visibility less than 6 feet. The passenger side winsheild wiper arm snapped first in the vertial position, then the driver side windshield wiper arm ran over top of it breaking it too. Trecherous driving conditions were endured in attempting to get off interstate. I was left to drive with nearly no visibility through hurricane frances for 3 more hours until I made it far enough to get out of the storm. 3) when back home in louisville, I took the car to service center to get estimate and fixed since it was predicted to rain soon. The failure was diagnosed to the windshield wiper linkages breaking. I have been in contact with gm customer assistance center to try to get gm to cover the cost of the repairs. *ak I searched safety recall database here and came accross open investigation for this part that failed. Therefore I decided to make a complaint also. Rq04006. This part was recalled in 2001 but only in 28 northern states.
Recall 01v068000 concerning windshield wiper arm. When driving in inclement weather windshield wipers would stop operating or the windshield wiper would lock up in a down position. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN.
Heater fan switch only works above setting 3. This results in operator to hot(heat) or to cold(a.c.). Cannot find source of problem.
Anti theft activates alot , just wish I could start the car when I need it .heater control doesn't want to work right, it would also be nice to have heat in the winter , been to shop a number of times but gm can't seem to find the problem. Chevrolets are junk, I wont buy another one. I fixed my brake problem by using ceramic pads, cost a little but well wort it ( had the same brake problems that were reported here every 5000 or so mile in for repairs. ) when I put ceramic pads on they lasted 40,000 miles and still going strong.
The windshield wipers failed because the windshield wiper linkage needed to be replacement. There is a recall being conducted for this problem, but the consumer's vehicle is not a part of it. Recall no. #01vo68000, windshield wiper linkage.
The vehicle was experiencing a problem with the housing of the windshield wipers and as a result the wipers did not move at all. Although this defect was on recall the consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN. Please provide any additional information.
Vehicle was experiencing the same problems as those stated in recalls, which included the steering gear bearings, and the windshield wiper arms.
Windshield wiper motor failed. Recall 01v068000 was issued; however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Windshield wiper linkage system cracked while in use during a heavy rain causing both wipers to fail. I was on interstate 65 traveling at 55mph. Visibilty after the incident diminished to approx 20-30 feet. I was able to keep the car under control and pull to the roadside. *akhowever I don't think an inexperienced driver would have been so lucky under those conditions,, weather, speed, traffic... I searched for any recall notices from chevy on this and found one, 01v068000. Why wasn't my state listed in the group to notify? There is a real danger in the plastic design of the wiper mount. Please take another look at the defect in the design and have chevy notify all of us malibu owners of the potential for danger...thank you phlecia partain
Problems with vehicle's windshield wipers.*mr the windshield wipers stopped working in a snow storm and the consumer was unable to see. *ts
While driving, the vehicle lost its rack and pinion steering and all power of the steering wheel. Dealer notified. *ak the power window control panel on the driver side arm rest popped out, the vehicle pulled severely to the right (dealer couldn't find the problem). The dealer finally replaced the lower control arms, brake rotors, 2 sets of tires/almost completely bald at the time only 13k miles. The rims had to be forced off, the front rotors had become rusted at 20k miles, the ignition wire harness had come apart, the power steering hoses had come loose, lost fluid and power steering while in motion, the trunk leaked, the ABS light had come on twice a week, the front end squeaked and rattled, the antenna wire was loose, the right head lamp had permanent moisture with no crack, the A/C would shut on/off intermittently, the alternator failed at 60k miles and the waning light had come on for only five minutes, the engine leaked oil, and the right windshield wiper pivot housing had broken. *scc
Intermittently passenger's side windshield wipers became inoperable, obstructing driver's and passenger's views.
Problems with windshield wiper equipment.*mr passenger wiper transmission failed and had to be replaced at consumer's expense. Consumer never received recall 01v068000. *tt
The odometer read incorrectly. The water pump and belt failed. The wiper regulator failed. The tensioner pulley failed. The vehicles rotors warped and the master cylinder failed. *nlm
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall#0 1 v 068 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Consumer states while driving 55mph in the rain the windshield wiper shut off causing poor visibility. Nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Prior to receiving recall notice 01v068000, consumer stated the passenger side wiper arm broke inside the casing during a snow storm and became entangled with the drivers side arm, impairing consumers visibility, consumer is seeking reimbursement from the manufacturer, but has been unsuccessful for the past 4 months.
A defective windshield wiper was repaired prior to recall c01014-s, the consumer is now requesting reimbursement from the manufacturer for the cost of repairing the windshield wiper, consumer was denied reimbursement because she could not provide the original repair bill.*yh
I filed a complaint with the federal safety agency and gm case # c04015874 in april 01. Gm told me to send in copies of my sales contract and other purchase info to prove I purchased it in ny I did that immediately. They also told me to take the car to a dealer and have it inspected and give them the broken pivot part. I then was told at the end of the year after all this misinformation given to me that they weren't going to reinburse me for the part I had to buy to repair the car. The recall said the snow fall causes the part to break and that's what happened-but they won't honor it. Can you do something for me, the part cost $100. Dollars.
Prior to recall 01v068, the passenger side wiper pivot housing cracked and the wipers failed to operate, vehicle was taken in for repair and consumer was informed that the part was on back order, consumer then received the recall notification request and then requested a refund since he had already experienced the problem, however when he received the refund check it was only for $64.00 not even half the amount that he paid.
Pivot housing broke, causing damage to winshield wiper transmission. Both parts were replaced at customer expense.
Windshield wipers are not clearing the window. Blades are not touching the window properly. Consumer has been to dealer, and had windshield wipers replaced 3 times. But, problem is still present. Please provide any further information.
The dealer won't pay for the parts because my VIN# don't come up. The car was purchased and is registered in new york one of the snow belt states affected. Originally, the car was sold and delivered in florida, and that's why my VIN# isn't coming up. Someone has to tell them this car was bought in ny and isn't being used in florida. My wife almost lost control while driving because the defective parts broke while the wet snow came down.I've just found out that a person at my insurance co, just got there recall and theirs didn't break yet, while mine did. Please help. Sincerely, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Pivot drive assembly seized causing the wipers/ transmission to fail but the dealer stated it was not covered under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v068000.
Consumer states passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing is fractured at the base, resulting in operative windshield wipers on both sides of vehicle.
Fuses for the windshield wipers continued to blow. Then, passenger's side windshield wiper cracked and broke, which necessited the replacement of wiper transmission assembly. Consumer was informed that this vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall 01v068000 due to VIN. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
I'm waiting for papers to be sent to me for this complaint. Windshield wipers broke from the snow, and my wife had to slam on the brakes while pulling over cause she couldn't see.
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