Trucks with a defective windshield wiper module that causes the wipers to stop working.gm has limited the recall of this defective part for vehicle up to 1997 even though the part is used in 1998 vehicles. 1998 chevy s-10 the wipers stopped working . I called chevy dealer where I was told that the defective part had been recalled for vehicles only upto 1997. .due to this defective part. Gm needs to modify this recall to include 1998.
1998 Chevrolet S10 visibility complaints
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While driving during inclement weather windshield wipers stopped functioning, causing poor visibility. *ak there's a item located just under the hood on the firewall, that if it gets wet I would cause the wipers to malfunction. On one occasion, the consumer's wife was driving on the highway when it started to rain, the wipers failed. The 1997 models were recalled but the consumer owns a 1998 which experienced the same defect. *ph
Vehicle having series of problems after an accident with a deer. *mr the hood latch hasn't worked properly since the accident, both chair latches had broken after two times of use, the right front of the vehicle made noise, there was noise in the steering, the central console snapped in half, and the rear wipers had gone out. *scc
Windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 03v159000; but, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers shut off while driving during inclement weather. Dealer had not determined the cause of the problem.
Windshield wipers went out with warning. Sometimes windshield wipers won't come on. Mechanic says "there is a recall for the same windshield wiper motor", but it is on 1997, s10 models. Consumer believes his car is having the exact same problem.
Have been experiencing intermittent windshield wiper failures with increasing frequency for the past three months. Wipers will work if and when they want to, and at whatever speed they choose. In past failures, the wipers would still work on high, or mist. In the most recent episode they totally failed. When they finally started to work again, they would not shut off!!
Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently during usage. Dealer has been contacted. *ak gm issued a recall for windshield wipers on earlier model years. The consumer feels the recall should be extended for later models. *ph
Intermittent complete failure of windshield wipers on interstate highway during rain.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. Dealer stated there was no recall on this vehicle.
Wipers work only every once in a while and doesn't work when its needed. Consumer understands that there is recall for other chevrolet vehicles but not on the 1998 s-10. I believe that it needs to be looked at again.
Wipers motor not functioning properly. Wipers quit working suddenly & sometimes will not start at all. Wipers will speed up on their own accord and don't shut off promptly.
Windshield wipers work sporadically. They will work with no problems for weeks and then all of a sudden they will stop and not work.
Windshield wipers quit working. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. We almost had an accident when spraying the windows while driving and the wipers refused to come on. This happened several times, and we finally had to have the module replaced. The chevrolet dealer told us that they have had more than the usual number of people with 1998 s10s with problems but they can do nothing about it unless the company orders a recall. We believe the recall through 1997 should be extended to the 1998 model. Our truck only has 34000 miles on it. It cost us 139.11 to have this fixed. We could have had an accident on the road, but luckily it was an isolated area and we were able to stop in the road and clear the windshield.
The windshield wipers have been intermittent for about a month. The dealer has stated the windshield wiper motor circuit board has malfunctioned. Please provide further details.
While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped working and caused the consumer to pull over. *ak this was a common problem with gm, there were recalls on the vehicle, however the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. *scc
1998 chevy s-10 pickup. Windshield wipers only function intermittently, or sometimes not at all. If they do function, the intermittent feature does not work properly. The wipers often stop in the middle of the windshield. I have called a dealer regarding repair, was told that only 1996 and 1997 s-10s were included. I called chevy customer service and they said the same thing. Dealer told me it was a circuit board in the windshield wiper motor and I could do it myself for about 100 dollars. Gm should be fixing these on the 1998s before someone gets hurt.
Wipers are intermittent. Will turn on and sometimes nothing will happen. Other times the only function I can get to work is "mist". Sometimes whan the switch is on intermittent the wipers will switch back and forth between low and intermittent.
Drivers wiper control is intermittent or appears to have a weak or poor design. Wipers can be selected to intermmitent, will work for a while properly then may switch to low with no driver involvement. Sometimes when switched to off, wipers may continue operating for 1-2 minutes. Sometimes when selecting "mist" on wiper control, wipers may operate anywhere from 5-10 "sweeps" (should only be one).
While driving in the rain windshield wipers would work intermittently, causing the driver to pull over. Driver has contacted dealer.
Intermittently, the windshield wipers became inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. A recall had been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle was not included due to the VIN. *ak the windshield wipers did not respond while driving in the rain. The consumer pulled over, then the wipers suddenly began to work. *scc
Windshield wipers stopped working while driving on the highway at 70 MPH during a rain storm. *ak after the failure the consumer found out there was a recall for the windshield wipers with this defect. *ph
Windsheild wiper will run and then stop when it is raining and will even continue to run when I turn them off after the rain has stoped. I traced the problem wiper motor. When the wipers stop I pull to the side of the road and wiggle the electrical connector on the wiper motor and its magic they work for 5 mins and then you repeat the process. With speed limits of 70 MPH I do not recommend doing this on highways, pull over and wait till the rain ends ( hotel may be required). We need help with this problem, gm does not care, they want me to buy a new motor from them, this one is defective and the say there is not a problem. I do not need to purchase another defective part from them.
My 1998 chevrolet s-10 a had bad windshield wiper control board problem that was recalled in other s-10's upto 1997. Should consider expanding recall.
Consumer noticed while using windshield wipers and without warning intermittently wipers would stop working. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
The windshield wipers failed intermittently or seized functioning when engaged. *nlm. The windshield wipers stopped working while driving in a rainstorm. There was zero visibility. *scc
Windshield wipers operate only sporadically. Wipers sometimes stop working during periods of rain, creating loss of visibility and potential for vehicle crash.at times wipers fail to start when turned "on." dealer mechanic says this condition is widwspread, but manufacturer has so far failed to include this model in a recall. Earlier models having the same symptoms. Manufacturer should expand recall to include later models with identical problems as those models under existing recall.
Consumer stated his vehicle was having the same problem as mentioned in recall concerning windshield wipers. Dealer will not repair because VIN was not included. Recall number unknown.
The s10's windshield wipers work intermittently at best. The wipers will start sometimes and work ok. Other times, they will not start, or will stop on their own....usually during the worst possible time. This is very similar to complaints made on 1996 1997 s-10s where there is a recall on the wiper system.
Driving a 1998 chevrolet s-10 pick up truck. Windshield wipers failed to come on during a heavy rainstorm while driving on interstate 80 in pennsylvania. Wiper module was replaced. I believe this was the same problem which was the subject of a recall for full size chevrolet trucks. The s-10 pick up was not part of that recall.
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