Windshield wiper motor failed due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. Consumer contacted manufacturer, who told consumer that this vehicle was not included in the special policy that recognized this defect.
1997 Chevrolet S10 visibility complaints
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While driving engine made a choking noise like it was about to stall then, it stopped accelerating. Dealership replaced engine gasket, seals, and the intake manifold because they were defective. Also, at 49,773 rear windshield wiper quit working because of a electrical short in the motor.
While driving in rainy weather, after vehicle was warmed up, front windshield wipers failed. Windshield wipers worked with no problem in cold weather. Dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.
When driving under raining conditions if windshield wipers are engaged wipers won't come on ,and sometimes they do. Cause is unknown.
Front windshield wipers fail to operate on an intermittent basis. The federal safety agency has a recall on this or a similar problem. John l. Sullivan, a chevrolet dealer, states that the recall does not cover this item on my 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup. I paid them to get it fixed, since it is a safety issue and I would be negligent not to do so.
The windshield wipers became inoperable and obstructed the drivers view.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently
The windshield wipers failed.
1997, s-10 chevrolet pickup VIN [xxx]. Windshield wipers fail intermittently and chevy does not acknowledge this is a known defect, despite a vehicle recall for the in canada, for the same defect. Also the fuel sending unit has failed (a known failure item) and again chevy denies the defect. See the audi recall for the same failure. Ts information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The windshield wipers will not operate on an intermittent basis. I know that the chevy s-10 in model years 1995 and 1996 have been recalled for this problem. I have since taken my vehicle to a chevrolet dealership and had the "delay board" replaced at my expense. Since I had the part replaced in august, 2002 I have not had any problem with the wipers. I believe this part should be recalled on the 1997 model chevrolet s-10 pickup. Mr
Windshield wipers sometimes stay on and sometimes they will not come on. When they stay on they intermittently work. Mr
Consumer states while driving in the rain the windsheild whiper shut off while in use almost causing an accident. Contacted dealer. This is a common problem. *ak
Wipers work for a little while then stop. When its raining, they dont want to go on. If they do go on they ususally stop halfway through cycle. Nlm
The windshield wipers work intermittently and will disengage without warning while in operation. *ak the windshield wiper motor computer board was replaced.
Windshield wipers went intermittently, and then ceased working. Dealer states not covered by recall(only 1996 s-10s covered). Charged over $400.00 for dealer to fix.
Windshield wipers fail to work when needed (driving in the rain). First noticed this problem about a year ago and wipers fail to work more often recently. When wipers fail to work I have to attempt to pull over and assist the wipers to get them going. Sometimes this involves opening the hood and tapping on the wiper motor, other times I gently assist the wiper arm. When approaching sudden down pours this problem could increase the chance of an accident due to poor visibility. I noticed that their is a recall for earlier models (the federal safety agency campaign number: 98v150001) with the same symptoms as I am seeing. Please advise.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Possibly same defect as campaign no: 98v150001.
Consumer states that the windshield wipers do not always work, consumer sometimes has to pull on the driver side windshield wiper to get them to start working again.
While driving and without warning windshield wipers became inoperable.referred consumer to dealer.
Windshield wipers will not come on sometimes.
While driving in the rain, windshield wipers stopped working, almost causing an accident.*ak consumer states that the wipers work intermittently.
Windshield wipers work intermittently or stop during operation.*ak there is a recall for this defect, 98v150.
Windshield wipers working intermittently while in use or will not turn on. Dealer has been contacted. *ak the motor runs when the wipers turn on but the wipers do not move due to wiper delay module failure.
Windshield wipers rarely work. When windshield wipers do work, they stop randomly and most of the time don't start working again.
Windshield wipers come on intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.*akwindshield wipers goes off (stop working) at various times, this always happens after the truck has been running for a while.
Windshield wipers work only intermittently, part was replaced by consumer. At this time part is failing again.
In order to make windshield wipers work consumer must lift hood and tap on motor.*ak consumer experiencing problems with gas gauge.
When changing windshield wiper speed by switch wipers do not correspond with speed. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Window crank made from defective metal. Handle broke off while cranking window closed exposing sharp edges cutting my hand while driving..
Windshield wiper failure - wipers only work intermittently. They work for awhile and then stop for a few mintues and then they start working again. I have some close calls on the highways and interstate.
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