Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s-10. The contact stated that the windshield wipers stop and start automatically when the motor is running. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The contact stated that he could wait until his vehicle is included in the recall. The failure mileage was 71,100.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that the windshield wipers work intermittently. The dealer informed him that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The manufacturer and dealer stated that the vehicle would not be repaired according to the recall. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. When attempting to shut off the windshield wipers, they failed to return to the correct position on the windshield. Shortly after, the windshield wipers failed again and would sporadically change speed. The next time the contact attempted to use the wipers, they were completely inoperable. He realized that he was experiencing the same failure as noted in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer); however, the dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 20,400. Updated 07/29/08. *lj updated 08/05/08
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. The windshield wipers stopped working intermittently. The wiper switch was replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The current and failure mileages were 260,000.
Wipers failed without warning while I was driving on the interstate during heavy downpour. Managed to navigate vehicle to the shoulder of road with several near misses. Discovered on your web site that a problem with wiper control board was identified in 1997 s10's. Gm states that my VIN falls outside of the recall class (svc. Req. #1-420719550) thus my truck was not identified as a part of the recall and was not repaired before this incident. Gm refuses to consider my vehicle as part of the recall, I will be required to make this critical repair on my own.
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. The windshield wipers sometimes stop in the middle of a rain storm. The problem has been present for about two months. The contact found recall 03v159000, concerning the windshield wiper washer online. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the VIN was not included.
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers worked intermittently. The dealership determined the windshield wiper circuit board needed to be replaced and there was a recall for the vehicle. The manufacturer was alerted and determined the federal safety agency recall # 03v159000 concerning the visibility windshield wiper/washer was expired.
I own a 1997 chevy s10 and my windshield wipers just stop working. I called the dealership and corporate to find out if my truck fell under the recall you have on your site regarding this truck and they said no. It is the exact same problem reported on your site but according to them only a few of their vehicles had this problem and mine is not one of them. I am having it repaired at my own expense and the description the dealer gave me as to what failed is word for word on the recall but they say it is different.
The windshield wipers in my chevrolet s-10 [xxx] are defective and chevrolet refuses to fix them. They say no active recall is in effect. Driving with no wipers is dangerous and chevrolet says it is my responsibility to fix them. Being a chevrolet owner for more than twenty years makes me think twice about buying another one, if this is how they treat their customers. *jb updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I received a letter from gm stating there was a safety issue with the windshield wiper motor on my 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup. The letter stated this was not a recall and that the part should be replaced once the problem occurred. I started to experience the problem after the expiration date on the letter. I took my vehicle to the dealership to see if they could help me. I was informed that they could not. They advised that I should contact gm. I called gm on monday oct 24, 2005 and spoke to jeff kenly and will blechel, both of which were very rude and uncooperative with me. I asked about the expiration date on the letter, and how that date was chosen and will told me that this was a decision made by gm and that he did not have to reveal that information to me. I don't understand how a date can be put on a known defect in the vehicle. Monday morning, I was traveling down the highway doing 65 MPH in rush hour traffic when my wipers decided to stop working. The rain was coming down pretty hard and it was still dark out. All of a sudden I couldn't see, I slammed on the breaks and tried to get off the road, I came very close to causing an accident which could have injured me or someone else. I have been researching this on the internet and let me just say; it was not difficult at all to find all kinds of information about this issue. I found documents from other people who have had this same problem with gm vehicles. Some have had recalls while others have not. I don''t understand how can they recall some, but not the others? I understand that on july 22, 2004 gm was fined $1 million to settle charges that it failed to conduct a timely recall to correct a safety defect. The problem involved windshield wiper failure in 581,344 trailblazers, bravadas, envoys and isuzu ascenders manufactured in 2002 and 2003. I just thought that you should know that this is a much bigger problem than you may be aware of. I think this should be looked into further.
Dt: 1997 chevrolet s10. The contact stated the windshield wipers work sometimes, and sometimes do not work. Also, they a will stick. A recall was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. This happened since purchase of vehicle on march 23, 2005. The contact thought it would get better so they let it go. The was taken to the dealership, but they did not feel they should pay to fix it.
The windshield wipers fail intermittently. On one occasion the windshield wipers would not shut off until I stopped and restarted the truck. On 3 other occasions the wipers would not turn on and stopping and restarting the truck did not immediately remedy the problem. Most of the time the wipers function normally.
Dt: the vehicle was in accident where it hit trees. On a rainy day in february as vehicle was going along at or below 55 MPH. Windshield wipers failed and did not work. Driver was unable to see out of the vehicle. Driver slammed on the brakes, vehicle hydro planed, and driver lost control. Caller unsure if the windshield wipers had failed before. Vehicle was regularly maintained. Upon leaving the road and upon impact driver sustained feet injuries.
1997 chevrolet s10 experiencing problems with windshield wiper motor.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer's wipers failed prior to receiving the recall notice. The consumer made an appointment to have the wiper repaired but after waiting the consumer left. The vehicle was taken back a second time but the wait was still long. The consumer request that the part be shipped to him to replaced or have the dealer replace it in a reasonable amount of time.
.while driving home from work in a very heavy down pour windshield wipers failed. Consumer tried to get truck to slow down, kost control, and had oncoming traffic on a road with no yellow line. Vehicle went across road into a yard and backwards rough a car port into a car. Consumer was cited a sthe guilty party in the accident. Insuranc ecompany raised consumer's rate by $35 a month, and chevrolet dealer refused to help him. Consumer maintained accident was not his fault.
Intermittently while driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined.
Winshield wipers malfuntioned at random times. There is a recall where gm bulletin # 03023 dated may 2003 lists all 1997 s10 pickups involved, yet when I called , they said my VIN # [xxx] is not included. I have been told to take it to a dealer and pay to have it fixed and keep the records in case it is recalled later.*ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Consumer stated windshield wipers failed intermittently. Recall 03v159000 was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
The windshield wiper motor failed, and windshield wipers didn't work properly. This was due to the defect described in recall 03v159000. But this vehicle was not oncluded in the recall due to VIN.
Consumer received a recall notice one year ago for the windshield wipers. The letter stated not to bring the vehicle in unless the problem existed. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and repairs were denied by the dealer and the manufacturer. They stated that this vehicle was never included in recall 03v159000.
About 2 weeks ago, the windshield wipers on my 1997 s10 pickup began to intermittently malfunction (there have been 4 instances of this so far). In my ensuing investigation of the problem, I learned that there is a recall to fix the problem. On 9-8-2004 I took the vehicle to southview chevrolet in inver grove heights, mn to get the wiper module replaced. After entering the VIN number into their computer, they told me my s10 wasn't elligible to have the repairs done at no cost to me. Even though one of their documents stated that the recall was for beginning of production to end of production, they said that the recall expired 2-29-2004. I then called chevrolet's 800‑222‑1020 number and asked 2 people why I wasn't notified of a recall, and how can a recall expire. I was issued a service request # 1-257047512, and was told that it was not a recall, but was a special policy that had the above expiration date. Further investigation brought me to your website where I found the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v159000 which refers to a recall for this problem on 97 s10 chevrolets and, futher, refers to gm recall no. 03023. Chevy seems to be using semantics to give me the run-around so they won't have to replace my wiper module. I plan to write to the chevy ceo to bitterly complain and to let him know that there will be no more chevys for me. If I get no satisfaction from him or an underling, what other recourse do I have to light a fire under chevy? Thanks for replying to the listed email address. Jon randall.
Vehicle is having a problem with the windshield wipers. Sometimes the wipers don't work at all. Owner has contacted the manufacturer and was told that because the vehicle had more than 70,000mi they will not be able to assist the owner.according to technical service bulletin #03023 this defect should be serviced despite the age or milage of the vehicle. Provide further details.
While driving, in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and go off on their own. The problem was intermittent. The dealer was aware of the problem. The driver informed the mechanic this vehicle was on recall, but the mechanic informed the consumer that this vehicle was not on recall. *jb the dealer later contacted the consumer and informed him that is vehicle was part of the recall.
The consumer request reimbursement for faulty wiper system which was recalled. *nm recall#03v159000.
My 1997 s-10 was made in 1996. I did not receive a letter or any other documentation regarding a recall 98v150001. While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would intermittently work.*ak I would have to pull over to the side of the road or wipe the windshield my self. What can I do about the problem? I have over 100,000 miles on my truck.
Intermittent failure of the windshield wiper motor. Consumer found that there was a recall.*mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they suggested he pay for the repair up front. The consumer paid for the repairs and is now waiting to be reimbursed.
Re: windshield wiper motor failure on my 1997 chevrolet s-10 blazer. I was informed that a recall was issued last year on s-10s for wiper motor failure, that you had to have the vehicle with less than 70,000 miles on it. I had 72,000 miles, therefore did not qualify for a recall. Since that time I have been having more and more trouble with the wipers quitting in time of rain and other times. I think gm should replace them no matter what the mileage is. It is becoming very hazardous these days, not knowing when they will work or not. Many times I have to get out of my vehicle and get under the hood and jiggle the wires to the motor, which is very annoying. I bought my vehicle new in 97 and was well pleased until this happened. I have come close to having accidents in the rain when they fail. Thank you.
While driving under rainy road conditions driver cut on the windshield wiper switch and there was no reaction. Dealer was contacted.
While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the mechanic informed the driver that this vehicle was not on a recall. *ak
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak at first they would stop operating in inclement weather. Then they started not to operate at all. Consumer had to run off the road twice.
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