1998 chevrolet, k1500,4x4, 5.7 vortec at about 40,000 miles had to have intake manifold gasket replaced, windshield wiper motor works and then doesn't,master cylinder has failed twice,d/s electric window works and then doesn't and rear turn signal housing and connection on right side keeps failing, not bulb! Also leak resulting in loss of coolant from reservoir, in the middle of underneath vehicle. Bought new!
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 visibility complaints
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1998 chevrolet k-1500 p/u wiper motor intermittently stops and restarts. Contacted dealer and service dept. Claims there is no recall on my particular VIN #. They want over $100 to repair the defect.
Intermittent windshield wiper failure. Windshield wipers will stop intermittently during use on 1998, chevrolet silverado pickup. A coworker owns a 1997 silverado and my brother owns a 1999 tahoe. Both of their vehicles exhibited the same intermittent failure . Also, I own a 1996 gmc suburban that experienced the same intermittent failure. The 1996 vehicle was covered under a recall to repair the defect. The other vehicles mentioned aforementioned were not covered by this recall even though they were very similar vehicles with virtually identical failures as the 1996 model.
Vehicle is 1998 chevy c/k pick-up truck. During heavy rain while driving on highway, windshield wiper motor first started working erratically then failed.
Dt: when driving in a hurricane induced rainstorm the windshield wipers stopped. Unable to see, this was the first time this had happened. Had to pull off road because was unable to see. These wipers were inactive for 10-15 minutes. They started back functioning on their own. They worked for about 5-7 minutes before stopping again. Consumer opened hood and shook wiring to windshield wipers and they became active again. However they were working intermittently afterwards. Did contact manufacturer, filed complaint and they noted by this problem was due to sodered joints and connector pins that cause malfunction. No repairs have been made but plan to have repairs as of tomorrow.
Windsheid wipers work intermittantly. Requires reacning out of car and physically moving them to restart- if they work at all- so many complaints from so many people about this problem why hasn't something been done about it. Per chevy nothing is wrong with them
Owner complained about windshield wiper motor problem. When it rained the windshield wipers quit. Owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and neither was willing to assist the consumer.
Starting around 70,000 miles, the windshield wipers started to malfunction. When I attempt to turn them off they will often continue to run for 30 seconds or longer before stopping. When they do stop, it is usually in the middle of the windshield. I have to turn them on and off 10 to 15 times to get them stopped where they are supposed to stop. When I try to use them on the inter. Speeds they often run at a regular speed with no pauses between wipes.
Windshield wipers stopped working and then resumed function after an unspecific length of time.
Windshield wiper on 1998 k1500 pickup operates intermittently, sometimes stopping while operating, at other times not operating when turned on, and other times continuing to run when turned off or running constant when in the intermittent mode. Sounds identical to the problems covered in gm recall no. 03023.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently the consumer repaired the vehicle himself after being caught in the rain, the consumer was told his vehicle was not included in recall 98 v-150001.
While driving front windshield wipers failed in rainy weather. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the windshield wiper module needed to be replaced.
The windshield wipers failed to function properly. This vehicle experienced the same problems as described in the windshield wiper recall c02054. However, this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. *ak
While driving in rainy weather front windshield wiper failed intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
When driving in the rain windshield wipers failed, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer contacted the dealership, but problem recurred.
Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable, obstructing the driver's views. Dealer was sorry that there was no recall on this vehicle. A recall had been issued on similar makes and models. However this vehicle was not included due to the VIN.
Windshield wiper doesn't work all the time. Occassionally when the wiper is turned on, it won't work.
Windshield wipers quit working. Sometimes they are slow. Sometimes they are regular. Problem is getting worse so I will have to get it fixed. Fortunately I have not been caught in a bad rainstorm.
While driving in the rain the windshield wipers failed, causing the driver to pull off the road.
While driving the windshield wipers become inoperable and obstructed the driver's view. The dealer indicated there was no recall on this vehicle.
Windshield wipers work intermittently.
I have interminttent windshield wipers on my 1998 chevrolet silverado truck. Also have back/brake/turn signal light problems.
Wipers fail during inclement weather. A buzzing sound could be heard.
While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers worked intermittently, which caused the consumer to pull off the road to fix the wipers. Dealer had been notified. *ak
While driving in heavy rain and traffic the windshield wipers failed which caused poor visibility. The dealer had been notified. *ak *nlm
The windshield wipers failed intermittently. On many occasions the wipers failed while driving in the rain. This in turn resulted in poor visibility. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership but the problem has not been resolved.
Windshield wiper motor failed intermittently. There was a recall issued; however this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers stop working. A buzzing sound can be heard, which varies depending on the wiper speed selection switch position.
Windshield wiper motor experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.
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