1) the head lights on my 1996 chevrolet s10 have never worked right. At first, when I turned on the igh beams, they would stay on for less than a minute, then I would lose the dashboard lights and the daytime running lights would come on. This situation is getting steadily worse. Now the low beams are exhibiting the same problem. 2) the headlights don't work, meaning that I can't drive it at night or when it rains. State law requires that the headlights be on when you use the windshield wipers. 3) I have spent thousands trying to get this problem corrected, but the service personnel just take the money and never solve the problem.
1996 Chevrolet S10: windshield wiper failure
88 of the 665 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet S10 describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 88
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
There is an intermittent short in the wiper control/ motor system that each time I reported it to the chevy dealers in this area was told that they could not find a problem . And that there were not any other reports of this kind. As I can see from the federal safety agency website this is patently untrue. Since my vehicle is currently past warranty due to your agents stalling tactics , if this letter does not bring redress to this issue I will be forced to turn this issue over to my attorneys. Sincerely [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle in the rain windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealer notified.
Turn signals malfunctioned. The A/C stopped working due to a faulty evaporator. The stabilizer bar broke on right side which caused drift/pull. Engine coolant/antifreeze leaked. The ball joint for the right-front tire gave out. The alternator had to be fixed and replaced the battery. Speedometer seemed to be off by 5 MPH. The windshield wipers would not work properly and stopped in the middle of a down-pour. The device to lower the spare tire had to be replaced.
Consumer states while driving in the rain at highway speed the windshield wipers fail intermittently.
Ever since I have had my truck the windshield wipers have been very inconsistant. Sometimes they turn on when I want them to, and sometimes they do not turn on. Even when they do turn on they turn off in the middle of use. This has become a great hassle for me, because when they do not turn on when it is raining my visibility is very restricted. This has been very dangerous, for example, one time I was driving on the freeway and it was pouring down rain and my windshield wipers stopped working, and I could hardly see the road in front of me.
The windshield wiper comes on and off intermittenly. And the transmission is slipping. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
There is a recall campaign, 98v150, regarding the failure of yhe windshield wiper motor, however consumers vehicle is not included due to VIN.
I have experienced intermittent windshield wiper failure. I understand that this vehicle was recalled several years ago for this problem (the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v150001). A dealer I called said my vehicle was not affected by this recall. Can you verify that my particular truck is not affected?
While driving windshield wipers sometimes work on and off. Dealer have been notified.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak consumer states that the windshield wiper motor failed completely.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
- Risk
- This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Recall number 98V150001 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. Since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by fmvss no. 212.
- Remedy
- All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%.
Recall number 97V008001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet S10 wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet S10?
88 of 665 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet S10 (13%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet S10?
There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Chevrolet S10
ABS 86Brake failure 60No deployment 49Stalling 19Headlights 12Transmission failure 12Ball joint 10Check engine light 9Fire or smoke 8Grinding brakes 7Jerking 7Pulling 7Won't start 7Sudden acceleration 6Engine failure 5
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