Speed variation, and sometimes cease, of operation of windshield wipers. Possible discrepancy with turn signal lever, seems to be affected by, and sometimes corrected with wiggling with the lever.
1998 Chevrolet Suburban visibility problems
48 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 77,000.
- owner complaints
- 48
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- typical mileage
- 77,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer13
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor12
- Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring6
- Windshield4
- Power window devices and controls4
- Rearview mirrors/devices3
- Glass, side/rear3
- Rear window wiper/washer2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Chevrolet Suburban visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
- Risk
- If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 03V093000 · Recall details
What 1998 Chevrolet Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windshield wipers quit at various times. Sometimes work sometimes not, sometimes quit in middle of use.
(1) driving in rain. (2) wiper failure. Consequences are obvious! (3) stop, open hood of vehicle, and smack the wiper control! Note! Due to fact that a friend of mine has a 1996 gmc sierra truck which was recalled for this problem, I refuse to pay hundreds of dollars to have it fixed! My vehicle is a 1998 (ordered in 1997 before they hit the production line) chevrolet suburban. The problem is bad solder joints on the board! I am an eet by degree for 25 years and I know the problem well and I also know that the problem with my friend's truck and mine are the same problem! I got absolutely no help from chevrolet customer representatives! They acknowledged that it was indeed the same wiper control and could not explain why the recall cutoff stopped when it did! But, they also would not give me a guarantee that I would not be charged to have it fixed! If I have an accident due to this failure, gmc will pay that bloody money!
Windshield wipers have failed at least once almost every time used for quite some time now. Usually could be thumped & restarted. Today they failed several times and then quit altogether, in light to heavy rain, on the interstate. Drove to mcconnell in mobile and they knew exactly what was wrong.. Had obviously seen it plenty before. I had to pay $158.46 for the repair as they informed me the recall only covered '94 - '97. '98 should also be included!! Gm is very lucky that there have been no tragedies because of this... At least, that anybody knows about. I think it's very possible that there are unreported accidents or deaths related to this problem. Visibility goes to zero almost immediately! Reimburse me, gm, you're getting off cheap!!
1998 chevy suburban-wipers stop working at random intervals, must force to work by hand until they start working again, need to replace wiper motor
In heavy rain, windshield washers failed completely with no warning. Humming in the motor but the wipers would not work. Extremely hazardous condition. Could not see road nor oncoming traffic.
Windshield wiper motor control board failed due to faulty shoulder joint. *ph this was the same failure as in the 1997 suburban recall. This problem occurred while the vehicle was in motion during the rain. *sc
Windshield wipers would stop suddenly. I would have to get off the road shut car off, then ait 5-10 minutes before wipers will work again.
Windshield wipers fail during use; will not operate in timed mode; stop at incorrect locations
My windshield wipers would stop working from time to time. It appears to be the same defect as in earlier year suburbans, but was not included in the recall. General motors has plenty of notice that the same defect exists in suburbans older than those already recalled, and should include others in the recall as well.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban visibility
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 48 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, 24% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Suburban visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 77,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V093000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most visibility complaints are 1994 (168 complaints), 1995 (50 complaints) and 1998 (48 complaints).
Other 1998 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Brakes 63Steering 21Transmission 19Engine 17Electrical 14Suspension 14Tires 14Fuel system 11Lights 5Locks 5Seat belts 5Airbags 4Body 4Seats 3Wheels 3Acceleration 2
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