(1)windshield wiper control failure. Wipers failed to operate / operated erratically during rainstorm at night. Wipers work at times, not at all at others. Turning them off, then back on may get them working again, or maybe not. (2) had to pull off of the interstate. Was only able to get the wipers running on intermittent mode. Continued driving to destination with caution (white knuckle driving all the way). (3) problem has not been diagnosed yet. Will not drive in the rain, until problem is successfully diagnosed / repaired.
1998 Chevrolet Venture: windshield wiper failure
6 of the 409 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Venture describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
The windshield wipers intermittently stopped while in operation or not work at all during inclement weather. This caused poor visibility while driving, which could lead to a vehicle crash. The dealer informed the consumer that the windshield wipers were not covers under a recall. *ak recall# 98v072000. *sc
Rear windshield wiper goes off when shutting the automatic passenger door/all electronics an dashboard goes off when using headlight controls/headlights goes off by themselves every 10 seconds/driver's control for door locks has completely gone out/evaporative emission canister vend solenoid valve assembly failed prior to recall, van is not idling properly.
Intermittent operation of windshield wipers. In addition, all electronics on dashboard goes on and off/headlights go off by themselves every 10 seconds/driver's controls for door locks failed/evaporative emission canister vend solenoid valve assembly failed prior to manufacturer's recall/poor idling and vehicle is sluggish/driver's information center fails to work properly, and air bag wires are still exposed to rear passengers' feet.
Windshield wipers failed to operate prorely, especially during inclement weather, affecting visibility.
Windshield wipers intermittently go off by themselves when hitting a normal bump in the road, and when the front/rear heater or air conditioner controls are used. In addition, driver's information message center in the extended overhead console has never worked properly. Temperature gauge increases at least 1/8 to 1/4 inches and stayes there. Air bag wires are still exposed to rea rpassenger's seat. Drover's/passengers door locks failed. Headlights go off by themselves every 10 seconds. Finally, evaporative emission canister failed prior to recall. 780180 dup of 533715; posted on 09-07-1999.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Concerns with wind noise at the base of the windshield
- Subject regarding poor heat with cold outside temperatures at low engine RPM
- Information on wind noise from outside rearview mirrors
- Some customers may comment on poor heat in the vehicle passenger compartment at low engine RPM
- Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky...
- Some customers may comment that the front door glass is slow or noisy when moving up or down or the window...
- General motors has decided that the power sliding door on some vehicles may not operate properly
- Certain u vans equipped with gen II power sliding doors and within certain VIN breakpoints may exhibit an...
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. This contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a brake line clip to ensure proper clearance. Also the brake lines will be inspected to any damage caused by this condition and will replace any damaged lines.
Recall number 98V072000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Venture wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Venture?
6 of 409 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Venture (1%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Venture?
There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet Venture
Headlights 56Engine failure 24Overheating 14Door locks 11Check engine light 9Knocking 9Stalling 9Airbag light 8No deployment 7Tire blowout 7ABS 6Seat belt 6Brake failure 5Power steering loss 5Steering lock-up 5
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