Consumer states sometimes windshield wipers work and sometimes they don't work. The problem is intermittent.
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 visibility complaints
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Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. Recall has been issued on similar makes and models. Dealer notified.
Windshield wipers fail without any indication due to module.
Windshield wipers failed to operate all the time. They will work some times, but never when you need them to. This has been on going since october of 2002.
Windshield wipers turned off during inclimate weather on a divided highway. This caused me juch stress and could have easily caused an wreck. After having wipers checked out I found that this is a known problem that has been recalled in previous years. I have a 1998 chevrolet pickup and believe that chevrolet should recall any years with the faulty circuit boards. This problem could easily result in the loss of life.
Windshield wipers work on an intermittent basis. Some vehicles manufactured in the years 1994 through part of the year in 1997 have been recalled for this problem. I have been told by chevy hotline that my vehicle, 1998 chevy silverado, is not covered under the recall even though the problem is the same.
The windshield wipers worked sporadically, which made it difficult to see while driving in the rain. *jb
The windshield wipers froze, which made it difficult to see while driving. *jb the incident happened during a rain storm. The service dealer found a missing soder in the module. Scc
Windshield wipers began to fail occasionally around june 2001 .. Slowly started to fail more often. Now they barely ever work.
When switching on windshield wipers in rainy conditions windshield wipers will not move. Consumer has to pull on windshield wiper arm to get it started. Dealer has yet been contacted. Please provide any further information.
98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. This results in inoperative wipers which reduce driver's visibility and increase risk of vehicle crash. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and both informed consumer thatthis vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.
Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: wipers work intermittently, this can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.
Web complaint sites also indicating same failure. Windshield wiper motor will not run if the weather is rainy or damp. As soon as moisture is in the air, the wiper motor will not activate. If you leave the wiper switch in the on position, it will eventually start. Meantime, you are traveling in rain, and you have no wiper action to clear the window. Web sites indicate many complaints on this issue. Response indicates that moisture gets into circuit boards controlling wiper motor and shorts out the circuit. Another situation for a gmc recall.
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The driver side windshield cracked due to manufacturer defect. Yh
Warrant is 3/36 but chevy now says 12000 miles. I think thats b/s a windshield should not start going bad in two years. D.
Design of the interior dashboard ventillation vents are inadequate causing poor visibility due to poor performance of the defrost system. Mjs
The braket design of the on piece plastic pillar between the driver's window and the pop-out rear window do not support constant shifting of the plastic sides. The design does not fully support the window over any type of road without shifting and creating an unbearable popping noise at any speed.
Passenger's side rear vent window is angled or improperly installed. The rear of the window is sticking out approx 3/16-5/16 of an inch passed the body. It should be flushed with the body. Consumer had repairs done on december 18, 97, when the paint inside and around the window was chipped and scratched. When consumer received vehicle back. The vent window is still not properly installed. Consumer will not drive vehicle in rain to test for leaks, dealer wants to put in new window. Also the there are 7 other dealerships and 55 other same make, model, year vehicles, and 39 of the vehicles have same problem. Also the rocker panels are not completely painted.
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