Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently, which reduced visibility in inclimate weather. The manufacturer stated that his model year was excluded from the recall; therefore, they would not replace the wiper motor circuit board for free. The vehicle has not been repaired. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
1998 Chevrolet S10 visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers on my 1998 s-10 will stop working for no reason. Will remain off for an indeterminate time and will sometimes change operation even though I have not touched the operating knob. 1995-1997 s-10 pickups were recalled for the very same problem. This has been happening during almost every rain storm for almost 2 years.
I have a 1998 chevy s10 pick up truck the windshield wipers stay off or go off at random times and comes back on when not needed. There is surly something wrong with this set up and possibly reused old parts from previous year makes and models there are lots of complaints on this and I was wondering if it has been looked into.
The wipers on my 1998 chevrolet s-10 frequently stop operating and when they do come back on they will not turn off. They have shut down during a rain and have caused me to have to pull out of traffic when I could and wait for them to come back on, most times they have to be turned off completely, and sometimes will not come back on. I believe this is a serious safety hazard and should be recalled.
I have a 1998 chevrolet s-10 pickup and it has a recurring fault with the windshield wiper motor. At various intervals, with no warning, the windshield wiper will fail to operate. This has happened numerous times, often during rain and causes me to pull over to either wait out the rain or for the motor to unexpectedly restart. In my research, I have found that 1995-1997 chevrolet s-10 pickups had the same problem and were recalled. It was a wiper motor circuit board problem which lead to the recalls. I feel the 1998 pickups should be recalled as it seems to be a problem with others on the mycarstats.com message board.
Wiper motor stops running - occurs off and on - through-out vehicles history starting around the 40,000 mile mark. Current mileage 75,000 miles.
The windshield wiper motor would originally not turn off when activated on intermittent, or full on. Now it shuts off by itself when activated. It did this the other day during a severe rainstorm. Other owners of s-10's that I know are reporting the same problem. It is a severe safety hazard to have your windshield wipers quit on you , in traffic or not, during a rainstorm.
Wiper problem on 98 s10 exactly like listed in your recall 03v159000.
The windshield wiper motor stops working on my 1998 chevy s10 pickup truck. This happens without warning and has made it difficult to drive safely during a rain storm.
I recently purchased a 1998 chevy s10 pickup truck. The windshield wipers exhibit the exact behavior described in the federal safety agency saftety recall bulletin #03023--the wipers only work intermittently, obviously dangerous here in rainy washingon state. It is my strong belief this vehicle should be included in the recall which now only covers 1995-1997. I would guess it is highly likely this '98 has the same wiper motor circuit board installed as the previous years had.
I drive a 1998 chevy s-10. Everytime it rains, the windshield wipers stop working. I instantly go blind, and pull off the road/highway as fast as possible. The 1995-1997 chevy s-10 has a recall on the exact same problem due to a faulty wiper motor circuit board. The description fits my problem exactly. This defect has a the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v159000. My truck was manufactured in november 1997. When I called up chevy, and told them of the problem, they said that it shouldn't be doing what it is doing. The chevy rep. Said that my truck, manufactured in november 1997 was not included in the recall. It should because my windshield wipers freeze at the slightest bit of rain. I have not gotten this problem fixed yet.
Windshield wipers failing intermittently. Happened in the pouring rain almost wrecked. I can see that there are other people with the same complaint.
Wipers may not come on or may stop during use. Also wiper speed control does not always work.
Re: the federal safety agency campaign # 98v50001 & 97v096001 " windshield wipe failure due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. Unit failed on my 1998 chev s-10 VIN 1gccs1948wk1xxxxx. Gm 1st agreed to replace at no cost. Upon dealership confirmation of problem, gm change to position of not responsible. This is a continuing problems with the units according to service manager. Gm takes the position that vehicle in not part of any recall. The part involved is the same as on the 1996 vehicles. I replace unit a my expense, dealership did not charge labor. The defect came to my attention when wipers failed and then came to life after touching circuit board housing. The above the federal safety agency recalls need to be extended to all gm s-10 pickups as well as other vehicles.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer motor.
Wipers fail to work when turned on, intermittent problem. Started within one year of purchase of vehicle when new.
Windshield wiper motor works then it doesn't.
Windshield wiper failure: I was driving 70 MPH west on I-10 when it started raining. I turned the wipers on, and the wipers worked for approximately one mile before the windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. I pulled to the side of the road and waited for the rain to stop. I've talk to other owners of s-10, suburban, and silverado's which have had the same problem. I've checked a couple of web sites concerning auto complaints, and there are thousands of complaints concerning the same problem. Why isn't there a recall on chevy's windshield wipers!!!!!!!!!! How many people have to die before you get off your butt and do something about. Like do your job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Windshield wiper failure: I was driving 70 MPH west on I-10 when it started raining. I turned the wipers on, and the wipers worked for approximately one mile before the windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. I pulled to the side of the road and waited for the rain to stop. I've talk to other owners of s-10, suburban, and silverados which have had the same problem. I've checked a couple of web sites concerning auto complaints, and there are thousands of complaints concerning the same problem. Why isn't there a recall on chevy's windshield wipers!!!!!!!!!! How many people have to die before you get off your butt and do something about. Like so your job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the same problem as others have listed. I turn on the wipers and they sometimes turn on, sometimes don't, other times they go at similar speeds, other times they will not shut off. This seems to be the same as the 97 s-10 recall, this needs to be extended. My dealer told me it would be $800 to fix this problem, I have elected to take my chances.
Windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all. Recalls were made for this defect for 1997 chevrolet s10 p/ups but not for 1998 s10 pick ups.reference the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000.
Windshield wipers work intermittently when switch is turned to a constantly on position. They also operate unpredictably random or not at all when switch is placed on one of the various intermittent positions. This failure causes problems with visibility, increasing risk of crash. There is a recall on 1995 s-10s (the federal safety agency id #98v150001) for a similar problem involving deterioration of soldering joints on the windshield wipers circuit. No known recall for 1998.
The windshield wipers work intermittently. Nothing I do helps bring them back on. Sometimes through the drive it takes several minutes before turning back on, sometimes it doesn't at all.
Windshield wipers used to work at varying speeds, regardless if they were on or not. Now, they rarely ever work. The problem began while it was pouring, during rush hour, on the freeway, while driving through construction. I lost all visibility and there wasn't a shoulder to pull off on. This is a very dangerous problem. Wipers only work intermittently.
Windshield wipers only work sometimes or not at all. Or they stay on until I turn truck off. If I open hood and shake connection they come on. Eventually they stop working again.
Windshield wiper works intermittently or not at all. Very dangerous during fog, rain and snow. The 1996 and 1997 models have been recalled already. I believe there is a problem with the 1998 models or I have received a older model motor in my vehicle.
My 1998 s-10 pickup wipers will fail without notice at any setting of the intermittant switch. I replaced the switch assembly but that did not help the problem. Somwetimes they will restart by wiggling the wires going to the wiper motor. This is very dangerous because when it fails in a downpour you can not see how to get off the road. The problem has existied the last 3 years.
Driving in the rain the windshield wipers fail at random positions. The last incident happened on a country road where there was no shoulder to pull off on to. A very dangerous situation because the drivers visibility was severely restricted to on coming traffic. This failure was on a recall status for the 1996 and 1997 chevrolet s10 models but not included in the 1998 models. Failure of the wiper circuit board. The problem is known to exist but gm will not honor free replacement of the defective part because of a stated age date even though the vehicle has less than 37,000 miles on it.
Windshield wiper motor intermittent failure. This is a recall item on previous year model chevy s-10s, (I know as I also own a 1997 model) but as of nov 15, 2005, not for 1998.
I own a 1998 chevy s-10. The windshield wipers have stopped working after months of very sporadic behavior. This behavior began after only 19,000 miles. The consequences of wipers not working are obviously grave. Faulty circuit board has to be replaced (the same board involved in the 1997 recall). I have heard and read of many, many others with the same problem.
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