While driving windshield wipers sometimes work on and off. Dealer have been notified.
1996 Chevrolet S10 visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak consumer states that the windshield wiper motor failed completely.
While driving 70mph windshield wipers just cut off, causing loss of vision of road.*ak consumer there was a recall issued, however did not apply to vehicle due to VIN.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Thereis recall 98 v 150 001 which deals with same problem. However, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. Dealer has been contacted.
This truck was experiencing the same problem as mentioned in recall 98v150001 concerning windshield wipers erratic performance. This truck not included in recall due to VIN. *ak consumer adds jiggling the electrical connection on motor wipers will start again. Sometimes wipers will stop when hitting a bump and restart when hitting another bump.
While driving windshield wiper motor went out. It could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
While driving windshield wipers shut off automatically and did not come back on.
Windshield wipers work only intermittently, there is a recall but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.
Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently or stop during operation. Dealer contacted. *ak the consumer believes the wiper motor was on recall, but the dealer denies it.
Windshield wipers exhibit same problem as mentioned in recall 98v150000. However, this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. *ak
Intermittentlt the windshield wipers will become inoperable. A recall has been issued on the vehicle make and model; however this vehicle is not included due to the VIN.
Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently, dealership is aware of problem.*ak. Consumer stated that the problem started very slowly back in nov of 2000, now the problem occurs all the time when the wipers are on.
In the past year, windshield wipers have to be manually started, then they don't always work. The truck engine will just stop while your driving leaving you fighting to brake & steer.
98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: reporting wipers work intermittently. Dealer and manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. After a few months, windshield wipers basically stopped working. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
While driving in rain windshield wipers stop working with no prior warning. They work intermittently. Also, had to replace windshield wiper control module. Please add VIN.
First failure occurred in rush hour traffic. Next, same day, at night, at approx. 65 MPH. Problem now constant, windshield wipers not reliable; quick-fix by manipulating harness under hood. Mfgr (chevrolet request no. C05533481, teresa rangel) said nhsta recall 98v150 did not apply by VIN although problem is exactly as reported in the recall. Representative was courteous but did not resolve my problem.
Two mirrors have fallen off in two months.
While driving could turn on windshield wipers and the start working for a few minutes. Then, they will stop. Consumer has to turn switch to high so they could work, and most of the time they will work intermittently.
Windshield wipers operate intermittently. Dealership has examined vehicle, and has informed consumer that no recalls affect vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Windshield wipers only work intermittently. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.
While driving in rain windshield wipers will stop working. Consumer stated when cutting off vehicle and turning vehicle back on windshield wipers will start working again. This was intermittent. There was a recall 98v150 001 that explained the same problem. Dealer told consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
While turning windshield wipers one wiper would work, causing poor visibility. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers just recently started not to work. They intermittently work. Consumer was in a rain storm and windshield wipers just quit working. When vehicle was turned to accessory to listen to radio wipers started back working. Consumer was going to dealer to have vehicle inspected.
Had turned on wipers while it was raining & the wipers stayed on for 2-3 minutes & then stopped. Had stopped vehicle to squeeze wire connector to get wipers working again. Sometimes this would work & sometimes it wouldn't.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued in april.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Windshield wiper is intermittenly failing, causing poor visibility. Recall 98v150001 was issued; but, this vehicle was not included due to VIN although it has same defect . Consumer repaired soldier joint which fixed problem.*ak the wiper was fixed three times by the dealer. However, the problem continued until the consumer himself fixed it.
Failure occurred during heavy rain/hail storm. Has also failed in light rain. Contacted manufacturer who states that vehicle is not on recall list. I asked if I could further report this problem. I was told no ,that vehicle was not on recall list and that was all they could do for me. I have contacted parts dept so that I could replace wiper motor circuit board and cover myself. I was advised by parts dept that part number for my vehicle was the same as for the vehicles that were recalled. Note when I inquired of team how much the repair would be I was informed $170.00. The part is appx $50.00 it appears that to replace the part all you have to do is remove the cover and swap out the part .looks to me that it should not take more than a few mintues. I haven't done it yet so I may be wrong.
Windshield wipers do not work regularly due to windshield wiper motor malfunctioning. There is a recall on this make/model but, this vehicle not included due to VIN although having same defect. *ak
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