Windshield wipers fail intermittently while driving causing poor visibility.
1997 Chevrolet S10 visibility complaints
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Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the view of the driver. A recall has been issued on similar makes/models. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified, dealer fixed the problem at no charge. *ak
Several time windshield wipers have failed to operate or stopped operating during rain storms. Repositioning the cable going to the wiper motor has solved this problem, but the dealer never admitted there was a problem.
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Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Windshield wipers will work for about 20 minutes (15 miles) and then quit. I have gotten out and jiggled wires and got it to work again. Upon gut instinct and some knowledge of automible engines, I believe this to be a bad motor for the windshield wipers or a bad wire conection. I don't believe this could have been a fault of owner due to the fact that an owner can not cause a wire short and also feel it is a manufacturer problem for lack of test of windshield wiper motors.
The federal safety agency recall 98v150001 concerning windshield wiper motor on 1996 for same defect on 1996 chev s10.
Windshield wipers are not working at all.
While in use windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual difficulties which may result in a crash. Please provide further information.
Windsheld wipers become inoperable in rainy weather due to a malfunction within the pulse board.
Windshield wipers became inoperable in rainy weather conditions. Dealers replaced the pulse board. Please give any further details.
Windshield wipers failed during a severe hard rain.
Chevrolet has recalled 1995 s-10 trucks for a safety related problem caused by faulty circuit board in the windshield wiper moters. My 1997 s-10 has the identical circuit board in my wiper motor and is also operating intermittently. Why hasn't the company recalled 1997 trucks also when they both use identical wiper motors? Any help you can providewould certainly be appreciated!
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN #. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Windshield wipers stop when operated for a while then they restart. Sometimes during rain I have to pull over until it restarts due to not being able to see
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Drivers window shattered due to loud noise of passing semi-truck.
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