Windshield wipers malfuncitoned. Sometimes they wouldn't come on. Dealer contacted.
1994 Chevrolet Silverado visibility complaints
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I own a 1994 silverado, my brother owns a 1996 silverado and my daughter owns a 1998 silverado and we all have problems with the windshield wipers stopping while we're driving! Most of the time we can lift the hood and hit the wiper motor and they will run.
Consumer states windshield wipers works intermittently. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Sometimes the windshield wipers stop working.
Windshield wiper/washer failure. 1994 chevrolet silverado 1500 4x4. Wipers don't always work, dangerous because I am sometimes caught driving in heavy rains, and wipers won't work. I know of other recalls for similar models, but different years, and would like to know the status of a recall for this problem on my vehicle. I would like to save myself from having to drive without wipers in the future. Thank you for your time.
While driving in rainy weather, windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. Cause unknown.*ak the solder joint near the wiring harness has to be tampered with to make connection, consumer was infomred by manufacturer that vehicle was not included in recall due the vehicle identification number.
The failure of the windshield wiper motor electronic control module is a problem that has been known by general motors and was announced via atsb safety recall 98043. Failures are seen in vehicles whose VIN numbers were not included in the original safety recall. I feel that gm should have included a larger number of vehicles since it apparent that more faulty control modules were installed in vehicles manufactured in the early to late 1990's.
While using windshield wipers and without warning windshield wipers stopped, resulting in a difficult view to driver. Dealer has been notified, and confirmed there was a recall. However, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
While driving windshield wipers do not work. Cause unknown.*akthere is a recall for vehicles the same year and model as consumers but consumers vehicle doesn't qualify for the recall repair. The problem consuemr is experiencing is identical to that stated in the recall.
Windshield wiper work intermittently. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not coverd under a recall. Feel free to provide any further information.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer contacted.
Consumer stated wipers has a longer delay when coming on, sometimes wipers work and sometimes they do not, this happens intermittenly. Dealer contacted.
Consumer states that the windshield wipers fail intermittently, this has happened during several rainstorms, consumer is aware of recalls regarding this problem and is requesting reimbursment for the repairs.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Windshield wipers would stop working without warning. Took to dealer, and replaced windshield wiper motor.
While traveling during rain windshield wipers would work intermittently. Please provide further infrmation.
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Windshield wipers would work intermittently in rain, sometimes not at all or at speeds not selected by controls. This problem was identified in a gmc recall 98043 for this model and year, but not for my VIN number. My VIN number should be added to the eligible list as the problem is identical to the problem described in the recall notice.
While driving vehicle in rain and using windshield wipers they would stop. Later, would restart on their own. Problem is intermittent.
Windshield wipers do not operate properly. When consumer attempts to turn windshield wipers on nothing happens in regard to windshield wipers. Consumer feels this is a safety defect because he would be unable to see out of vehicle in the event of a rain storm.*ak the entire motor wiper assembly had to be replaced.
Windshield wipers operates on a random basis during inclement weather. When wires for windshield wipers are moved, windshield wipers will work properly. Dealership is aware of defect, and states that modular board is responsible for this defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.*ak
This same part was part of a recall in a different series truck but not my specific model and the part number is still the same. Windshield wipers are intermittentent and create a serious hazard when driving in precipitation and they fail to operate.
Windshield wipers come on intermittently, causing difficulty seeing, there was a recall regarding this, however consumer was told that his VIN did not qualify, consumer replaced the wiper motor.
Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of the driver. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models; however, this vehicle is not included due to VIN.
There is a recall on this wiper motor module, but chevrolet does not "advertise" it. It is "on policy" though, for our VIN number, under this documentation: #98043 "windshield wiper motor failure"
Windshield wipers fail randomly. Tapping on the wiper motor restarts them. This is very dangerous. Dealer says this is not covered by recall 98v1500001 even though it sounds the same. I counted 44 complaints for the 1500 series trucks on the federal safety agency web page. I personally know two other owners of the same make and model truck who have the problem. A safety recall should be issued.
Windshield wipers were working intermittently. Sometimes windshield wipers would come on, and sometimes they would not. If switch was lifted on for a few days windshield wipers would come on. Problem has been corrected at owner's expense. Windshield wiper motor circuit broad and cover was replaced, which was the same correct action as in recall campaign 98v150001. Truck not included in recall.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of the driver. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.*ak this vehicle is not included in the recall because the recall is limited to one plant and this vehicle was not manufactured in that plant.
Windshield wipers do not operate when it is raning. However, windshield wipers do come on when the weather is dry. Please provide any further information.
Windshield wipers work intermittently, causing poor visibilitiy when this condition occur. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not cover under a recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide further details.
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