During a return trip from canada it started to rain. My wipers were working fine for about 5 minutes then they stopped abruptly. I had to stop before an accident occured. I had to manually move them and they started back up. This issue has happened 5 times since( every time it has been drove in the rain). The wipers stop at random times and sometimes they will not shut off for up to 5 minutes after turning the switch off. I have parked this vehicle until I can get this safety issue resolved. I do not want to replace this part unless I know if this same issue will occur with the replacement part or not.
1998 Chevrolet S10 visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers have occasionally stopped working while driving in the rain. I recieved a bulletin from chevrolet stating that some vehicles were being recalled because of this problem. I took my s10 pickup to a dealership for the repairs and they refused because my truck is a 1998 model and they said the recall was for 1997 models. Someone I spoke with said that cleaning the contacts on the curcuit board would remedy this situation. I did this and it seemed to take care of the problem. However it happened again recently. I read that the nthsa had been looking into this matter, but I cant find any information.
Windshield wipers quit in the middle of a storm or sometimes don't work at all. I just found out about this site or I would have submitted my complaint two years ago.
While driving 40 MPH in a rain storm the windshield wipers failed. As a result, driver's visiblity was impaired.
Windshield wiper motor work intermittently. It sometimes will not work at all, sometimes will stop in mid-cycle, sometimes will cycle repeatedly when using the mist feature. Gm has admitted this exact same problem with 96 and 97 s-10's but saying there is no problem with 98 and newer. After a very lengthy discussion with a customer service rep. At gm, they decided to give me 50% credit if I take my truck to a gm dealer and have it properly diagnosed and repaired there, but why should I have to pay at all for a defect in their product!!!!! This problem has been ongoing since I bought the truck in 01/04, makes me think twice about buying another gm product.
Consumer complained about a windshield wiper problem. A recall was issued on this make, model, and year. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that windshield wipers needed to be replaced.
Wiper pulse board interruption, failure. No replacement has been found. This problem is consistent with the current recall of 1994-1997 chevrolet s 10 pickups, but occurs in later model years, particularly 1998.
Windshield wiper malfunction. The wipers fail most of the time. When they do work, they run erractically. I use rain-x on the windshield for increased visibility.
Windshield wiper failed, this is an ongoing problem. They do work sometimes but mostly they do not. This was a recall item for my other car but not for this truck. I think it should be
I own a '98 chevy s-10. Gm has recalled s-10's thru '97 for faulty wiper circuit boards. My wipers failed in a rain storm and nearly caused an accident. They refuse to work with me on getting the situation resolved. It can't be an isolated to my vehicle since there is documented history of trouble with gm's wipers.
Windshield wiper motor fails or works intermittently. This is similar to the bullitin no: 03023.
Windshield wipers quit working when engaged . Consumer had to hit the windshield wipers for them to start working. The dealership replaced the windshield wiper module.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off own their own. This caused the driver to have poor visibility while driving.
While driving during rainy weather windshield wipers intermittently failed.
When windshield wipers are engaged they will go from the speed setting into the highest speed setting by themselves, then quit working. Also, when the windshield wipers are turned off they stay in their current location.
I have a 1998 chevrolet s10 pick-up that the windshield wiper motor periodically stops. This can occur at any time when the wipers are on. I know there was a recall by chevrolet on other models related to this failure. The wiper motor components used in the s-10 series resemble the same as what was used in other models that were under the recall notification. Could these be related? How can I find out if other owners are experiencing the same problems? The last date of the failure was 3/1/04. This sudden stoppage of the wiper motor could potentially cause accidents by obscuring the vision of the driver.
Winshield wipers will stop working for no apparent reason . I stop the truck pull on wipers to start them again. Doesn't happen all the time. Intermitent problem.
Windsheild wipers do not start. Seems to be some kind of short.
The front windshield wipers failed. The consumer managed to pull over to temporally fix the problem. The mechanic tried to repair the problem twice, however the problem was resolved the problem.
While driving during rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. The motor was replaced. *ak *jb
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers come on and off on their own. This is an intermittent problem.
Windshield wipers intermittently failed to operate during inclement weather. Dealer replaced the windshield wiper control module. *ak the wiper control module developed cracks. The consumers concern is that the same control module was used in the 1998 vehicle but the recall stopped at the 1997 model/year and the recall should include all model years that develop this problem. *sc
Windshield wipers work intermittently. When on delay will sometimes work, but mostly go at low speed regardless of selection. 20% of the time wipers will not turn on at all. When turned off wipers continue until they feel like stopping and then stop half way down the windshield. When using the mist, wipers continue to run from 6 to 20 sweeps, and sometimes dont go all the way down.
During inclement weather windshield wipers stopped working, causing poor visibility to the driver.
Windshield wipers won't work or stop working without rhyme or reason and work on whatever speed they choose regardless of the setting.
Intermittently windshield wiper quit working when in use. There is a windshield wiper motor recall 03v159000 for this issue. But this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN.
While driving during rainy weather windshield wipers intermittently failed. Dealership had been notified, but the problem was not resolved.
Windshield wipers failed in rainy or snowy weather, obstructing driver's view. Took vehicle to dealer, who informed consumer there was no recall on a 1998 model.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the drivers view. Dealer sorry there is not recall on the 1998 but there is on the 1997. Please provide further information.
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