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1994-1996 Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet C10 and others recall: windshield wiper/washer

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on July 1, 1998. It covers about 1,557,585 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,557,585
reported
Jul 1, 1998
owners notified
Dec 15, 1998
related complaints
1,764

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

Recall number 98V150001

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,764 complaints about visibility problems.

1995 Chevrolet Blazer1996 Chevrolet Blazer1994 Chevrolet C101995 Chevrolet C101996 Chevrolet C101995 Chevrolet S101996 Chevrolet S101994 Chevrolet Suburban1995 Chevrolet Suburban1996 Chevrolet Suburban1994 Chevrolet Tahoe1995 Chevrolet Tahoe

Questions about recall 98V150001

Is there a recall on the 1994-1996 Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet C10 and others windshield wiper/washer?

Yes. Recall 98V150001, reported on July 1, 1998, covers about 1,557,585 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V150001?

Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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