Heater/AC does not get hot/cold. Blower runs but little or no air comes out of the vents
1996 Chevrolet S10 visibility complaints
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Recall 99 v 193 000/ABS: ABS system engages intermittently and causes extended stopping distance. Also, recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wipers: windshield wipers work intermittently. This can result in inoperative wipers, thus, reducing driver's visibilty, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Windshield wiper and washer is defective, windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealership is aware that this vehicle wasn't included in recall campaign due to VIN.
I've experienced the same problems with the windshield wipers as the vehicles that were recalled. However, my VIN# was such that I had to pay for the repairs. I don't understand why so many s-10 owners have had the same problem, yet an additional recall has not been issued. I guess it will take a class action suit before gm will fix the problem.
Windshield wipers will fail intermittently, causing poor visibility. Consumer was told that vehicle was not included in recall 98v150001 due to VIN although it had the same defect. Dealer told consumer that defect was due to wiper motor overheating, and a new designed circuit board would need to be installed, dealer paid for parts, however consumer paid for labor. *ak
Windshield wipers work intermittently when raining. When its dry they work fine. Recall 98v150001 deals with same issue. Took vehicle to dealer, and he said that windshield wiper motor circuit board needed replacement.
Checked with my dealer after my wipers began working intermittently, and I read about the recall but was told my VIN # was not one of the affected units. Purchased a new module from the dealer on 9/10/00 and replaced the module myself and wipers have worked fine since. Noticeable wear on the electrical contacts on the old module.
If it is raining windshield wipers will not work. If consumer turned on windshield wipers, they will not work. Consumer went to dealership on two different occasions.
Windshield wiper circiut board replaced by recall in 1998, now, windshield wipers only work on high speed and will suddenly stop when used on slow speed or interminttent posistion.
Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with washer/wiper working intermittently and sometimes not at all. Dealer/ manufacturer notifed, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under manufacturer's recall. *ak
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Windshield wipers intermittently fail during operation, causing poor visibility. Vehicle has same defect as recall 98v150001, but this vehicle is not included due to VIN. *ak
This is exactly the same failure as tsb #98043, which, however, excludes this vehicle by several thousand VIN numbers: intermittent function of the wipers, presumably due to some kind of short (it only happens when it rains!). My repair guy tells me that.
Windshield wipers will quit working during operation intermittently, causing poor visibility. Vehicle is not included in recall#98v15001 due to VIN although has the same defect.
Windshield wipers will qquit working during operation due to faulty wiper motor circuit board and cover, causing poor visibility.
Windshield wiper module failed, recall on component however vehicle denied due to VIN #.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 98v150001/ manufacturer's recall 98043 concerning windshield wiper motor circuit board. Dealer stated parts were not available.
The truck was taken to the dealership after seeing the campaign #98v150001 and having the windshield wipers failing to operate numerous times--the dealership replaced the module which they stated was the same part in the recall but did not replace it for free since my truck was not under "recall status" I called gm directly with the # the dealership provided and gm would not authorize any payment or remedy to help fix my truck. Please help me look into this matter!!! Thanks.
Erratic windshield wiper performance, causing poor visibility.vehicle VIN# is not part of recall 98v150001 although it has the same defect. Consumer has paid for the exact remedy as stated on recall.
Windshield wipers don't work.
Recall 98v150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers intermittently stop working during operation. Dealer notified, and informed consmer that this vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN. *k
On-going / intermittent problem with windshield wipers stop working during operatio. Problem causes poor visibility when needed, and could lead to a vehicle collision. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
I have contacted chevrolet and they have taken the information on my windshield wiper problem. But just say that there is not a recall campaign for my car's problem. So this is not a common problem for this series according to the chevrolet representatives.
While driving in rainy conditions at about 40 MPH, the windshield wipers will fail causing poor visibility. Occasionally, the wiper motor will not operate if the air temperature is above 50 degrees. *ak
They have a recall for trucks made from aug 1994-may 1996.. My truck was made in july 1996. It has the exact same problems as my 1996 s-10 which was covered under the recall. Windshield wipers do not operate all the time or when they do operate they are sporadic. Very annoying especially in bad weather.
When the windshield wipers are needed the wipers work intermittently or are inoperative, reducing driver visibility. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer informed consumer that recall number 98v150001/mfr c98043 involving the same type of problem, does not include this vehicle due to VIN.
While driving windshield wipers will not even turn on. Sometimes while driving while raining windshiel wipers will just stop. This makes visibility very hard.
Front shock absorbers failed. Mjs
Have had problems with the windshield wipers from the beginning. I would be driving in pouring-down rain and the wipers would go out causing me to have to pull over. Right now they do not work at all. I had to work on my brakes the first year and a couple of times thereafter. I recently had to have my air-conditioner done. The latest was my water pump that I fixed myself. The worse was my motor. I had been stalled a number of times till finally it wouldn't go at all. I had it towed to michael holley chevrolet in lakeland (the town I worked in). They refused to honor my smartcare saying I had not changed the oil. That was not true since I had changed it myself and had it changed also. They wanted over 3000 for a new motor. I am and was still paying on my truck and did not have that much cash. I had to tow it at my mothers and park it. I was able to change the oil and noticed that the chevrolet dealers had removed the alternator belt and had left it loose. That did not give me any confidence in them. 4 months later my mother's car was totalled and she paid for me to get a motor from an amoco dealer. In september of 1999 my mother was surfing the net and found out that there had been recalls on this vehicle almost from the first and I have never been notified at all. I wrote to the home office in early september but received no answer. I still owe 2 years payments. If I had been traveling on the highway when my motor went out on me something bad could have very well happened. I feel sure that I will never trust in chevy's products again.
Windshield wipers are working intermentently.the dealer has been contacted.
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