1995 Pontiac Trans Sport: windshield wiper failure

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Visibility · 107,358 miles · MN

While driving the windshield wipers would come on and off intermittently. The dealer replaced the wiper module. *ak

Filed Aug 9, 2003 · Visibility · 120,000 miles · IL

I currently own an 1995 pontiac trans sport, with the 3800 engine, vehicle I.d. # [xxx]. For the last year I have been experiencing problems with my windshield wipers. The wipers tend to work and not work intermittently. Obviously, this can be a severe problem, especially in the rain. I brought my car to a mechanic and my mechanic mentioned that the wiper motors and or the wiper motor module that general motors used in many of its car models were found to be defective and were on recall. And he told me to check with gm regarding my vehicle. I recently contacted gm and gave them my cars vehicle I.d. Number. They told me that there was a recall for this particular problem, but it was limited to vehicles up to a certain I.d. Number range and I was told my vehicle I.d. Was not included in the recall. I recently asked my mechanic to order the part to repair the problem. He came back to me and told me there was a back order on the part. There were over 150 existing requests for the wiper motor module and it would be a week or two before it came in. If this is the case, there must have been thousands of requests for this part over the past year or two. When does the amount of requests for one repair item show that there is an overall defect in that particular part and require that there be a total safety recall for this part across the board? Why am I, the consumer, bearing the brunt of this defect? It would be greatly appreciated if you could look into this for me. Thank you. [xxx] . *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Visibility · FL

Consumer states that while driving and no with warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified.

Filed Dec 7, 2001 · Visibility · FL

While driving in the rain windshield wipers would stop nothing I did would ,make them start ie runing wiper switch thru all the positions did not start up iwould have to stop vehical for maybe one half hour they would start to work but there were times on an express way it was impossible and put me at very high accident potentiol I called the number to complain and ask if there was a possible recall and the anwer was "no' !.

Filed Apr 13, 2001 · Visibility · PA

Windshield wipers suddenly stop working and then suddenly start again without warning. Also, driver's seat has a metal bar on the underside which snapped and now the seat rocks back and forth dangerously.

Filed Nov 3, 2000 · Visibility · WI

Windshield wipers will quit working during operation and in hot humid weather, causing poor visibility. Dealer cannot duplicate defect.

Filed Oct 26, 2000 · Visibility · MO

Windshield wiper motor fails, causing poor visiblity. Windshield wiper will intermittently fail , acting very erratic.please provide futher information.

Filed Jun 20, 2000 · Visibility · IA

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable , obstructing the view of the driver. A recall has been issued on similar makes/ models (98v‑150). However, this vehicle was not included. Dealer will repair vehicle at owner's expense.

Filed Oct 14, 1999 · Visibility · MI

Windshield wipers were not able to come on at all. Dealer has replaced windshield wiper motor.

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Visibility · DC

Sometimes windshield wipers stop while in the middle of performance, and sometimes will not come on at all. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

Filed Jun 17, 1999 · Visibility · RI

The windshield wipers stick in the "up" position and have to be manually pushed to move again. This has happened on occasion on every upswing. Very dangerous.