While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it home. The driver contacted the dealer and was informed that the windshield wiper motor needed probably needed to be replaced.
1998 Chevrolet Pickup visibility problems
14 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor7
- Windshield wiper/washer4
- Rear window wiper/washer: motor2
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Chevrolet Pickup visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Chevrolet Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving in a rain storm. The windshield wipers completely stopped working. The consumer had to get out of the vehicle to lift the hood and hit the wiper motor or move the wiper to make them work. . Please provide any further information.
The windshield wiper motor relay malfunctioned,causing the windshield wipers to stop functioning. Also, manifold intake gasket leaked antifreeze, and had to be replaced. *ak the previous year make/model with the same problem have been recalled.
Windshield wipers stop working.
Windshield wipers failed at various times. When this happened the driver had to get out of the vehicle and jiggle a wire located under the hood on the windshield wiper motor. *ak the problem was intermittent. *scc
Windshield wiper motor fails intermittently.
1998 chevrolet pick up- problems with windshield wipers system. *mr the wipers were intermittent, even when the switch was on the low or high position. There was a recall, but the consumers vehicle was not included. *scc
Windshield wipers failed. Dealer notified. *ak the windshield wiper control circuit board failed and needed to be replaced under the special policy #02054. *scc
While driving duringa down pour vehicles wipers failed. Dealer notified.
The vehicles wipers failed.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup visibility
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup, 19% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Pickup visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Pickup have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet Pickup model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (36 complaints), 1994 (30 complaints) and 1996 (21 complaints).
Other 1998 Chevrolet Pickup problems
Brakes 22Transmission 9Electrical 7Fuel system 7Tires 7Lights 4Engine 2Seats 2Suspension 2Acceleration 1Body 1Seat belts 1Steering 1Wheels 1
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