While driving in the rain windshield wipers stopped working. Vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the wiper module at the owner's expense. *ak *ph
1998 Chevrolet S10 visibility complaints
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Consumer noticed windshield wipers worked intermittently during use. The dealer was contacted. *ak the consumer had to manually push on the wipers to get them started, when on low speed, they suddenly go to high. The consumer would turn the wipers on and hear the wiper motor and then they became inoperative. *scc
Consumer states that the windshield wipers work intermittently resulting in poor visibility in inclement weather. Notified dealer the warranty does not cover windshield wipers. The consumer had to pay $202.55 for repairs. *ak
Consumer states windshield wipers are inoperative. Dealer notified.
Windshield wipers only work when they want too.
Consumer states that the windshield wipers work intermittnly. Dealer notified.
Windshield wipers work only intermittently.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified.
Windshield wiper sporadically fails to function. When wiper control is switched on wiper will sometimes function and sometimes not function. This is very hazardous in rainy conditions and has almost caused me to collide with other vehicles on more than one occasion. I have absolutely no confidence that my wiper will work for any period of time. This defect very closely resembles and recall notice sent out to owners of 95-97 chevrolet s-10 owners in which they offer to repair the defect at no charge. Since my vehicle was labeled as a 98 model year chevrolet they will not do nothing for me in spite of the fact that it could have just as easily been labeled a 97 model. I have filed a complaint with gm at 1800-222-1020 (my service request number 1-120539042). They informed me that they will only be able to assist me if enough complaints come in to them to warrant a recall on the 98 model year s-10.
While traveling in inclement weather windshield wipers will come on and off without prior warning.
Windshield wipers have failed, blocking visibility. Dealer notified.
Windshield wipers never work, or they work intermittently, whether it's raining, snowing or I just want to clean my windshield.
Consumer called complaining about windshield wiper problems. Stated that while driving during a real bad rain storm windshield wipers stopped working which almost caused the consumer to get into a collision. Consumer had to pull out of the highway, and had to touch the wipers for them to start working again. Dealer was contacted, and stated that there was a recall, but consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
1998 chevrolet s10 has failing wiper motor, they work intermittently or sometimes not at all.
The windshield wipers did not function properly. *jb. The windshield wipers stopped and resumed at any time. Ph
Windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning the windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified.
On this specified day, I was traveling on the interstate at 70 MPH with a semi-truck traveling beside me when a sudden rain storm came up. My windshield wipers stopped working. In a matter of seconds I was blinded. It was very scary! I was very lucky when crossing the lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder of the interstate that I did not kill someone else or myself. Not to mention dodging the car parked on the side of the interstate. On another incident back in january when I was on my way to the doctor's office, my wipers quit while it was sleeting. Instantly the windshield was frozen over. At other times the wipers will not come on and sometimes they will not turn off.
Windshield wipers intermittent not working causing a dangerous situation. Also front recliner lever on seat has broken twice, once on drivers side (replaced-out of warranty) now on passenger side.
Windshield wipers stop working in heavy rain, almost lost control over this malfunction, 94-97 chevrolet s-10's have the wiper motor recall, why not the 98's??? I know more people with 98's that are having trouble then the people with the 94-97's...if a recall isn't issued someone is going to get hurt because of these wiper motors! Jz.
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle in the rain. The windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealer notified.
Gm will be having a recall that applies to chevrolet s-10's through 1997. The recall relates to faulty wiper motor circuit boards that lead to intermittent operation of wiper blades. I own a 1998 chevrolet s-10 VIN number [xxx] and have experienced numerous failures of the wiper blades during rain storms. The most severe incident happened during heavy rains today, when I lost the use of my wipers for 10 minutes. I have described the problem to mechanics who informed me of the recall and indicated that it is most likely the same problem as that of the recall. The recall should be extended to model year 1998 as soon as possible. *nlm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Windshield wipers are inoperative. Dealer notified.
Windshield wiper motor cuts on and off. Once again I have to change all my plans because it is raining.
Nhsta recall campaign id# 03v15900 applies to chevy s-10's through 1997. The recall relates to faulty wiper motor circuit boards that lead to intermittent operation of wiper blades. I own a 1998 chevy s-10 and have experienced numerous failures of the wiper blades during rain storms. The most severe incident happened during heavy rains on june 4, when I lost the use of my wipers for 20 minutes. I have described the problem to mechanics who informed me of the recall and indicated that it is most likely the same problem as that of the recall. The recall should be extended to model year 1998 as soon as possible.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with it's windshield wiper motor as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but the VIN number was not included. *tt the windshield wipers were intermittent. *scc
The new recall on gm trucks and SUV's only goes to 97'. I have a 98' with the same problem
The windshield wipers failed intermittently which resulted in poor visibility during inclement weather.
The windshield wipers stopped working. The wiper motor needed to be replaced.
Windshield wipers do not function at all times. Will stop while driving. One such incident , I was driving on an interstate highway at 70 MPH when they stopped, nearly causing an accident. Luckily, I was able to pull off the road and wait for the rain to stop before proceeding. Wipers started working again shortly after that.
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