1997 Chevrolet S10: windshield wiper failure

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Visibility · 53,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. When the contact started the vehicle, the windshield wipers activated intermittently. The failure occurred in rainy weather, which caused a reduction in visibility. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v159000 (visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · UT

The windshield wipers operate sporadically when turned on. Some times when you turn them on, they will operate normally and other times they will not turn on at all. The vehicle make and model were included in a recall but my VIN was not included in the recall. The problem can occur when the vehicle is moving or stopped in the driveway or parking lot. (reference gm recall 03023)

Filed Jul 31, 2013 · Visibility · MD

Wipers do not always start or stop when switch is turned on/off. Intermittent setting does not work, wipers will continue to work as if turned on and not in intermittent mode. Wiper blade will stop at different intervals on windshield.

Filed Aug 9, 2012 · Visibility · 170,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. While parked, the contact noticed the windshield wiper was not functioning. The contact stated he was a mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and determined that the failure was caused by the circuit board. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2011 · Visibility · 105,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH in rainy weather with the windshield wipers activated. Suddenly and without warning, the wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and eventually the windshield wipers began to function after continuously turning the control mechanism forcefully. There was a recall related to the defect under the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer). The dealer and manufacturer were notified and they informed the contact that the vehicle was ineligible for the recall repair due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2010 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s-10. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH in rainy weather condition when the windshield wipers began to fail intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they replaced the windshield wiper module to correct the failure. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) yet, the contacts VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2010 · Visibility · 140,000 miles · MN

Windshield wipers stopped working while driving in a heavy rain storm. I pulled to the side of the road and tried all different setting but wiper did not work so I parked the vehicle. The next day I checked and they had started working again. I found a recall notice (03v159000) while researching what might cause this type of problem, but when I contacted a dealer they could not find any record of the recall. I also contacted chevrolet (800 222-1020) on june 10th 2010, but they also told me there was no recall in effect?

Filed Oct 19, 2009 · Visibility · 126,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. The windshield wipers intermittently failed. He called the dealer and the manufacturer in reference to recall # (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). He was advised that because his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy. The current and failure mileages were approximately 126,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2009 · Fuel system, Visibility · 70,400 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup truck. The windshield wipers failed to operate normally. The mechanic stated that recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v159000, windshield wiper motor is related to the failure. The manufacturer stated the VIN was not a part of the existing recall and that they would be liable for the repairs. The contact was concerned that if this were to occur when it was raining the driver's visibility would be reduced. The contact is also concerned of the safety risk which could result in a crash. The fuel pump also failed at 27,000 miles. The current and failure mileages were approximately 70,400.

Filed Apr 16, 2009 · Visibility · 71,100 miles · VI

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.

Filed Sep 2, 2008 · Visibility · 140,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jun 25, 2008 · Visibility · 14,000 miles · FL

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