While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed intermittently. The federal safety agency recall 03v159000 was issued. Dealership would not repair this vehicle free of charge because the VIN was not included.
1992 Chevrolet Silverado visibility problems
13 complaints (33% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor8
- Windshield wiper/washer5
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Silverado visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1992 Chevrolet Silverado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windshield wipers fail intermittently. *ak most of the times the wipers wouldn't come on. The consumer had to hit the wiper box inside the engine compartment to start. *ph
While driving at any given time the windshield wipers would only work intermittently. The consumer owns another gmc vehicle that had a recall for the same problem. The manufacturer and the dealer have been notified of the problem.
The windshield wipers did not work properly. While the consumer was driving in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped for about 3-4 minutes then started again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was told the circuit board malfunctioned. *nlm. *ak *ts
Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. Problem continued to get progressively worse. Replaced the wiper motor with no resolution of problem. Mechanic said the wiper motor controller board (circuit board) could be bad, and that there might be a recall for this part.
Windshield wipers work intermittently, they come on and off without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.
When I went to get a state inspection on my truck windshield wiper motor would not engage and the attendant told me these 1992 trucks were well known for the wiper motor not to work, he suggested when it dod not work to hit the wiper motor with a blunt instrument and it would operate.on 10-28-00 we were caught in a rainstorm and the wipers would not come on so we proceeded to hit the wiper motor with a crowbar to make it come on, it worked.I was very grateful that I could pull over to the shoulder of the road to do this manuever.I would hate to be in the hammer lane and not be able to have wipers available to me.the attendant that gave me this info said there is a short in the motor that came from the factory like this. I wanted someone to be aware of this problem, and I figured the dealership would say it was my cost not their's. I would appreciate you looking into this matter and replying as to if I'm the only one expierencing this problem.I paid $20,000 for this truck and this is my only complaint I have about the truck. Thank you very much. Nancy hobaugh.
Windshield wiper frequently turn off while in use, won't come on at all and sometimes won't turn off. Dangerous when driving in rain/snow. Why are 1992 trucks not covered like 1994 and up? Have seen many complaints dating back to 1990. .
Windshield wipers stopped working while operating vehicle. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not on recall due to VIN. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter . This condition can lead to a vehicle collision due to poor visibiliity when needed.
Windshield wipers stop running while still on . Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado visibility
Does the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado, 33% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Chevrolet Silverado visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Chevrolet Silverado visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (149 complaints), 1994 (128 complaints) and 1996 (74 complaints).
Other 1992 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Engine 7Brakes 5Seats 4Transmission 4Electrical 3Fuel system 3Steering 2Suspension 1Tires 1
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