Windshield wipers stopped working causing a major safety issue.
1998 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility problems
31 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor14
- Windshield wiper/washer9
- Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring3
- Power window devices and controls3
- Rear window wiper/washer: motor1
- Rear window wiper/washer1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Oldsmobile Bravada visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transmission problems, windshield wipers not working, headlights not working, awd problems, cooling system problems, fuel pump, control arm & ball joint problems are just some of the major safety issues on 96-99 gm blazers, bravada's, & jimmys. These problems should really be looked into and recalled. Most problems starting right after warranty expired. Can't believe gm is getting away with this. Transmission went bad at 71000 miles and dealer says that they know there was a defect with the transmissions also problem (code 1870) but they will not cover the repair.
Dt: the contact states the windshield wipers will not work properly. This happens intermittently. This started last winter. Oldsmobile told the contact that warranty expired. He cited a recall. *ak
Dt: 1998 oldsmobile bravado, while driving in the rain windshield wipers stopped. Took tvehicle to the dealer ,where consumer bought the car, and they didn't know what caused this, but it could be the module and they could replace the module at the cost, of $200.00. Did not have the work done because they could not duplicate the problem. This has not happened in the last 13 months and now it is starting up again. Talked to the manufacturer, and they could not help consumer. They checked to see if there was any recalls, and there were none.
I bought my vehicle used (about 30,000 miles on it). Roughly 4 months after I bought it the windshield wipers were not working correctly. I would turn them off and they would continue to go, sometimes I would use my sprayers to clean the windshield and the wipes would wipe 14 times (I counted). Sometimes I would turn them on and they wouldn't come on and other times I would turn them off and they would stop right in my viewing area of the windshield. Happened quite frequently.
The windshield wipers failed to operate, while driving in the rain. *jb wiper motor failed due to a cracked weld on the motor.
Sometimes the windshield wipers work and sometimes they don't. When they do work they usually stop working in the middle of raining. I think this is very dangerous. I know another person that owns a bravada that has the same problem. The windshield wipers has stopped working while I was riding on the freeway before in the middle of a storm, I could have gotten into a serious accident. I am almost scared to drive when the forecast says rain because you never know when the windshield wipers are going to work.
Windshield wipers stopped working during rainstorm. Had to pull off road due to lack of visibility. Wipers worked again after weather cleared and vehicle sat for an hour. Conversations with other bravada owners indicate this is a prevalent problem. Are there any recalls for this problem? Is the accessory connection box problem related to this too?
Windshield wipers failed intermittently. People having this problem need to contact general motors (oldsmobile), I spoke with a woman there, she said they weren't even aware of the problem. Everybody experiencing this problem should contact them because this is a severe hazard and the vehicle needs to be recalled. I had the wiper module replaced (my expense) and the same thing was wrong with it that was wrong with the blazers they had recalled for defective wipers. You can contact them by the following: email: [email protected] or call customer service (ask for the manager)@ 1‑800‑442‑6537 monday through friday 8:00 to 11:00 eastern time. Please call and let the manufacturer now about this, they said if more people call then maybe it will be recalled!!!! Thanks gw
The windshield wipers would fail without warning. The motor would be running but the wiper would not move. This also occured when trying to wash the windshield and while driving the vehicle in the rain creating a very dangerous situation.
Questions about the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility
Does the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Oldsmobile Bravada have the most visibility problems?
The Oldsmobile Bravada model years with the most visibility complaints are 1998 (31 complaints), 2002 (30 complaints) and 1996 (15 complaints).
Other 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada problems
Electrical 19Steering 12Suspension 12Transmission 9Engine 8Brakes 7Acceleration 5Fuel system 5Lights 4Tires 4Seats 3Airbags 2Seat belts 1
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