Abs sensors failed causing brake pulsation and failure. Rear wiper motor failed (still on vehicle).
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada: windshield wiper failure
14 of the 77 complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 88,746
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 03v159000 regarding the windshield wipers. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. In addition, the windshield wipers fuse was replaced multiple times.
The windshield wiper on my 1996 olds bravada started to work intermittently. The problem, as diagnosed by a gm dealer was a faulty wiper control board/module. This is the fault described on gm recall 03023. But I was told that only some of the 1996 bravadas are covered by this recall (and mine is not). When I first encountered it in june of 2005, I replaced the fuse and everything worked fine for a week or two. Then the problem occurred again, replaced the fuse and everything worked fine for a while. This cycle kept occurring until christmas day 2005 when even replacing the fuse did not help. I do not understand how the same exact problem can be covered on some 96 bravadas but not on others.
While driving, the front and rear windshield wipers worked intermittently. The failure increased with the wipers not functioning at all. The problem seemed to have been caused by an electrical circuit board or motor. The rear wipers still were not functional. *ak the front wipers were repaired. *ph
The windshield wipers worked intermittently or stopped working during operation. Manufacturer was contacted. Feel free to provide any further information. *ak the bravada's were recalled for faulty windshield wipers. The consumer was not aware that the motor had to be replaced. Also, the rear windshield wiper motor had to be replaced recently. Recall# 98v150000. The drivers seat had come loose due to the pin coming out of the motor bracket, and steam had come from the windshield and there was wetness on the right side floor, and the A/C was replaced. *scc
The windshield wipers worked only intermittently. The windshield wiper motor was replaced.
After starting vehicle will lose all power. Unable to operate windows, radio,windshield wipers etc,.contacted dealer, they replaced ignition switch, but problem reoccurred.
Recall 98v150000; windshield wipers work only intermittently. This vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN.
Whenever I have to use the windshield wipers during a heavy rain, they will quit working and then start back up a little later. This can be dangerous because it could cause visibility trouble and cause a crash.
Today I had to have replaced the connection to the positive side of the battery. The mechanic cut off a bunch of the wire as the corrosion was widespread. Almost everytime I stopped the car and turned the motor off I would have to use a pair of pliers to tighten up the connection to get started. This has happened many times since last summer and I even had the alternator replaced on a road trip because we couldn't start the car and this is what a mechanic said was needed. The problem with the windshield wipers looks like it was covered in a recall but since I purchased the car used I didn't know about the recall when I discovered the problem last winter. I replaced the windshield wiper connections at my mechanic and paid for it. Is there any way to get the money back from the manufacturer? The third problem is that the awd will kick in when I frist start up the car even though there is no need for awd. This wastes gasoline and I don't know how to stop the awd and get it to 2wd.
Windshield wipers to work intermittently, and may result in inoperative windshield wipers. Thus, reducing driver's visibility, and could lead to a vehicle crash. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Winsheild wipers fail to turn on, even though I hear a humming noise when turned on. According to alldata.com, there was a recall on these wipers in 1998, but gmc disputes this information.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 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, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada?
14 of 77 owner complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada (18%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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