Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V159000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1994 to 10/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 1755876 | 06/19/2003 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2003 | 04/30/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03023.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||||
| 01667 | 01/01/2004 | 10007244 | Window regulator motor does not fit. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 02054 | 02/21/2003 | 10002567 | Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally p | 09/05/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 02054 | 02/01/2003 | 10001125 | Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt | 04/15/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||
| RQ99003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/08/1999 | 05/31/2002 | WINDSHIELD WIPER | 98V150000 | |
| The windshield wiper of the vans operate intermittently or fails to operate completely | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||
| EA02006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/31/2002 | 07/23/2003 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 03V210000 | |
| As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details. | ||||||
| EA02006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/31/2002 | 07/23/2003 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 03V159000 | |
| As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 08/28/1996 | |||
| On the passenger's side under the dash, there is no protection, consumer had daughter's bag got sucked into the ventilation . please describe .*ak | |||
| 07/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Fresh air ventilation system allows fumes from other vehicles to enter interior compartment, causing sickness. *aw | |||
| 07/03/1995 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle's vent are constantly open which lets polluted air inside vehicle. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 07/21/2001 | 50 | 08/01/2098 | |
| 1. the windshield wipers have a mind of their own. the wipers don't work when the switch is turned on. often the wipers will cycle when not needed and on their own. the wiper blades have to be replaced too often due to wear. we cannot control the speed of the blades with the switch. 2. the window on the passenger side does not work correctly while using the switch. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 03/08/2005 | 103668 | 1 | |
| While driving at highway speeds the passenger's side rear view mirror popped out. it was replaced with a plastic mirror. the drivers side rear view mirror also came off while driving. the dealer was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak *bf *nm | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Exterior mirror on right gives impression that any vehicle is behind rather than besides when driving. dealer not aware of problem. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 07/11/1998 | |||
| While driving the passenger's side window exploded. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Driver's side window failed twice, causing the window track fell apart. | |||
| 02/27/1996 | 7 | ||
| Front run channel fell off retainer, causing drivers window to make clunking sound when rolled down. | |||
| 11/17/1995 | |||
| Windshield on vehicle cracked caused by small stones on the road. tt | |||
| 06/03/1995 | |||
| The passenger side glass door completely left the vehicle. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/08/2005 | 1 | 09/15/1998 | |
| Recall campaign 03v150000 concerning windshield wiper motor. before the recall was done, the windshield wipers were operating prior to dealer replacing the circuit board and cover. currently, after repairs were done, the windshield wipers do not work. the dealer wanted to charge the consumer to replace the windshield wiper motor. *ak *sc after the complaint was filed the dealership decided to fix windshield wipers.*jb | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| Windsheild wipers start and stop on there own stopping more than going. dt | |||
| 07/21/2001 | 50 | 08/01/2098 | |
| 1. the windshield wipers have a mind of their own. the wipers don't work when the switch is turned on. often the wipers will cycle when not needed and on their own. the wiper blades have to be replaced too often due to wear. we cannot control the speed of the blades with the switch. 2. the window on the passenger side does not work correctly while using the switch. | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers come on sporadically. problem has progressed. dealer notified. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 1 | 10/11/1998 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer has been notified. *ak *yh | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 30 | 03/01/2095 | |
| For over 2 years windshield wipers would run on or stop in the middle of the cycle. i understand from the local news that you are conducting an investigation into defective windshield wipers on vans our year. we had the wiper board replaced & now all works correctly.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 20 | 06/01/2095 | |
| Windshield wipers turn on and off anytime and then fail to turn on or stop when being used. *ak | |||
| 06/18/2002 | 20 | 08/01/2095 | |
| Windshield wipers cut off when raining creating a hazard. they intermittently cut off and on. this problem exist with my sister's 1995 chevrolet astro too.*ak | |||
| 07/04/1997 | 1000 | 03/01/2096 | |
| Windshield wipers began failing in the summer of 1997 and finely progressed to the point where they would never come on. i love my astro and it has been the most reliable vehicle i've ever owned, but i would have sold it if i lived in seattle, wa. my only saving grace is that i live where it seldom rains hard. 1995 trucks and/or suburbans had recalls for intermitent wipers due to defective or inproper solder connections, which would cause connector failure to the motor. since, astros were not included in the recalls, dealers (i.e. more than one) told me that they would only do the repairs at my expense. i know my problem is a poor solder connection because i can push in on the wires at the pin connector, leading to the motor, and the wiper motor will begin running. the biggest hazard is that the connection fails during operation. poor connections like these are also fire hazards, (p. s. i'm a firefighter and most non-accident related vehicle fires i have been on are due to electrical malfunction). also, 65 mph in traffic, in the rain, is not the time to jump out and start pushing on connectors to make my wipers work. with all of the families riding in astros, i can't believe there hasn't been any recall for this serious safety defect. i understand that noone has been killed yet, but just because astros are not the choice of vehicles of attorneys and the well off, doesn't mean they should be ignored. proaction in this matter should and must be taken. there are 40 complaints for the same problem on this web site. it is a safe statistical bet to mulitply that (40) by a conservative number of 100 and you could be looking at 4000+ astros driving without reliable windshield wipers. i believe that in quite a few states functioning wipers are required to pass annual safety inspections. (who paid for those repairs?) waiting for another firestone is wrong and negligent.*ak | |||
| 03/19/2001 | 3 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. this reduces driver visibility and increases risk of a vehicle crash. *ak *jb | |||
| 08/04/2001 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| I see the same three problems reported on the astro...windshield wipers not working, torsion bar breaking, and air conditioning not working. when is chevrolet going to address these problems? | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently. dealership is aware of the problem.*ak | |||
| 08/04/2001 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| I see the same three problems reported on the astro...windshield wipers not working, torsion bar breaking, and air conditioning not working. when is chevrolet going to address these problems? | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 40 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wiper does not turn on.*ak | |||
| 04/17/2001 | 20 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Repeated intermittent failure of wipers, sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. why not covered by chevy recall #98043 (like 1995 s-10 trucks with same problem). *ak | |||
| 06/15/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers would work when ever they wanted. after numerous attempts of troubleshooting the problem, found circuit board in wiper motor bad. replaced wiper motor and no problem since. still took several months to finally find problem and driving in the rain was very exciting. *ak | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 50 | 02/01/1996 | |
| I have reviewed numerous complaints on the same problem.windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation, and sometimes windshield wipers do not come on at all. the problem is intermittent, causing wipers to fail at high speeds on heavily trafficked roads, during the rain. this has placed my family at risk as it appears to have done to many others. if you cannot see the pattern here, please contact me and i will be glad to give you a list of the odi id numbers, such as 861175, 719100, 853252, 847447, 847065.*ak | |||
| 20 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Windshield wipers work sporadically. sometimes they operate when turned on; sometimes they do not operate. sometimes they begin to operate several minutes after being turned on. sometimes they stop operating when in use (sometimes in hazardous conditions). | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| Wipers will start running with switch off / when turned on in wet weather they will stop on their own or when turned to intermitent setting they will stop in the middle of the arc it was reported to dealer while vehicle under warranty were told they were replaced then 1 year later they did the same thing again, now they are doing it again problem only happens in wet weather conditions. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1997 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Wipers fail durning rain or periods of high humidity | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of the driver. wiper motor /blades and arms have been replaced.*ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| Whenever driving in rain & windshield wipers were in use,they would stop working without prior notice. this caused a hazard with driver's visibility. have not been to dealer for repairs. *ak | |||
| Consumer has had multiple problems with vehicle. brakes have been replaced 4 times & the dealer couldn't remedy the situation or give an explanation as to why. also, windshield wipers didn't work when it was raining, and vehicle would shake at 50mph. *ak | |||
| 02/15/2000 | |||
| Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation, and sometimes windshield wipers do not come on at all. problem was reported to dealership, but problem has not been corrected. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| While driving in rainy weather conditions windsheild wipers become inoperable, if the wiring on the motor is maneuvered the wipers become operational. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/28/1997 | 75 | 10/28/1994 | |
| Consumer has been experiencing problem with windshield wipers. windshield wipers work intermittently. recall on component however vehicle not included in the recall. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak.et | |||
| 10 | 10/01/1994 | ||
| The speed ometer works intermittenly and the windshield wipers also work intermittenly. sometimes the car stalls, or will not start and when taken to a dealer they came nothing is wrong. it also will sometimes run rough and will have a service engine soon light come on. i did receive a letter from chevrolet regarding some of these problems, but i was told my car did not qualify for a recall repair because there was nothing wrong. | |||
| Windsheild wipers became inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers will eventually quit , become inoperative, causing poor visibility. *ak | |||
| 06/27/1999 | |||
| Windshield wiper would work half the time when raining & sometimes not. would go off/on by themselves. this causes the driver to have poor visibility while driving. this an intermittent problem. dealership can not locate cause of problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently, sometime they don't work at all. *yc | |||
| Sometimes windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. the dealer is aware of the problem. the problem has not been corrected. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable in rainy weather conditions. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 15 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers stop intermittently, causing poor visibility. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle not included in recall for intermittent wiper failure due to vin. | |||
| 08/12/1998 | |||
| When using the windshield wipers the wipers work intermittently, causing consumer to pull over to the side of the road. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| Sometimes the windshield wiper blades do not come on. also, windshield wiper motor cuts off when already in operation. owner has replaced the part. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers will turn on and off intermittently, causing poor visibility. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Have had numerous intermittent failures of the wiper system. reported the first incident to the dealer while the vehicle was under warranty. they found no faults with the vehicle. the wipers have been operating intermittently all thru the vehicles life. it did not happen very often at first, but as the vehicle has gotten older it occured more frequently. it finally quit working altogether today 1feb99. being an ase certified technician, i made a diagnosis of the vehicle myself. i discovered that the circuit board inside the wiper motor was at fault. i could lightly tap the circuit board and the wipers would resume operation. when i called my local dealer to check on the part i learned that this item has a particularly high failure rate. they actually had 63 of them in stock. the parts person stated that they sell like hotcakes. i really feel that it is to late for my van as i have no choice but to purchase the circuit board at a jobber cost of 28 dollars. normally i would not be over concerned about problems of this nature, except it almost caused my wife and son to have an accident. i personally think that the problems that gm has with their truck wiper motors extends into other gm body styles as well. | |||
| 11/23/1996 | 5 | 01/30/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers do not work when it's raining. would have to stop vehicle & get out & lift hood to shake or bang on the wiper motor to get the wipers to move. possibly caused by bad solder connections in the motor. a very intermittent problem. *ak *ml | |||
| 05/28/1998 | |||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently, causing consumer to have visibility problems when driving in the rain. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1998 | 03/10/1995 | ||
| Oct-nov-98, consumer exprienced windshield wiper control panel failure. there is a recall through gm for this problem, consumer's vehicle is not included. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/03/1998 | 5 | ||
| While driving in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers stopped working for no reason. took to dealer & informed a problem with module & had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers became inoperative, failed while it was pouring rain, causing poor visibility,dealer replaced circuit board module. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 8 | 09/22/1997 | |
| When using the windshield wipers the wipers stop in the middle of operating. driver has to press wiper motor under hood before wipers continue operation. the motor has been replaced by dealership at owner's expense. *ak *ml | |||
| 05/10/1998 | 5 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Intermittently when turning on the windshield wipers they do not come on. the dealer has replaced delay module which is same part number used in recall # 98v-043. consumer feels this van should have been included in the recall. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| While driving the vehicle the windshield wipers sometimes work and sometimes do not work, but they may come on while driving. when raining, the wipers will occasionally come on. dealer is not aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 12 | 06/15/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers fail intermittently. | |||
| 04/07/1997 | 3 | ||
| Windshield wipers: when driving in the rain, turned on wipers, most of the time they will come on for a few minutes and without any warning they will just stop. have taken in three times and nothing has been done. *ak | |||
| 11/20/1997 | |||
| Windshield wipers: driving along windshield wipers just shut off, causing poor visibility. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 09/02/2002 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| I have had problems with my 1995 astro van 4.03l from the day i bought it hard starting asb locking up dealer replaced egr value twice took back with same problem 3 months later was told nothing wrong computer digital check said so now i have gotten 2 mechanics to look at it and said the egr valve fuel lind stays open pouring out gas they want to charge my 600.00 to clean out the sluge this problem has been going on for 3 years my van now has 82000 miles and it sounds and smells like a mac truck i also has to replace to wiper motor about 2 years ago and i paid for it i just a notice to replace it it no charge i cant find the orginal receipt so i'm out another120.00 for that repair along with the 65.00 so a local mechanic. can tell me this is a defect from chevrolet for my astro van i have had the breaks checked by the dealer about 6 times they informed me i didn't know how to use abs system and they were fine in all my brakes locked up on i4 in florida last august trying to avoid an accident 4700.00 later i was in the ditch because the brakes locked up and my van went sliding *la | |||
| 10/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer states the windshield wiper motor was working intermittenly, but now has failed completely. this has resulted in poor visibility during the rain. ts | |||
| Windshield wipers would stop working intermittently. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 08/19/2001 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| Windshield wipers stopped working during a downpour almost resulting in a collision. from the people i talked to at the parts department gmc knows this problem is there and hasnt done anything to fix it. *ak | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 1000 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle transports 5 children and handicapped wife-- if wiper motor goes out during travel at high rate of speed an accident will occur/ we have just gotten lucky. 2 auto places said that part is on recall from chevrolet but can't find any definate information or recall number to complain to chevrolet. my kids range from 16-4 and i would hate for an accident to cause their lives if it can be avoided. is their a recall on this part? what is the recall number? thank you. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers quit at will. sometimes they will come back on by jiggling some wires under the hood. during a rain storm when needed, they really don't come on. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. sometimes windshield wipers come on, and sometimes they do not. sometimes, if wiring harness is moved operation will continue. dealer was notfied about the problem. owner has been informed that van was not included in recall due to vin , and would not be serviced free of charge. problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| Windshiel wipers intermittently quit working, just like my 1996 blazer and 1997 k3500. this is a serious problem involving what appears to be all of gm's vehicles where the wipers quit working at critical times or may not begin working when needed. please help consumers today.*ak | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| When windshield wipers are needed they are inoperative, causing poor driver visibility which could cause a crash. nhtsa recall 98v150000/ manufacturer's recall 98043/ windshield wiper motor failure does not include this vehicle due to vin. also, consumer claims that same part, number 12463017, is being used on the astro. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/09/2000 | 4 | ||
| Windshield wipers are failing intermitently in the rain.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to operate properly. whenever switch is turned on, wipers may or may not work . dealer / manufacturer notified and informed vehicle was not under recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 50 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| The windshield wipers have worked intermittently since march 1997, at which time we took it to selman chevrolet and were told that the warranty time had elapsed and we would have to pay the $80 - $100 for repair. the cost has prohibited us from repairing them. now we hear that there is a recall on the same part for windshield wipers in blazers, suburbans, etc. we feel that the part should be replaced for astrovan owners also. please help us to get this taken care of in a timely manner. thank you and thanks for having people available for us west coast people. that was very helpful to be able to talk to a real person that late in the day. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| Rear wiper motor functions intermittently. opening and closing the rear hatch temporarily fixes the problem. it has done this since the vehicle was purchased but dealers have refused to replace the wiper motor because the motor worked when inspected by a technican. not a safety hazard but a nuisance. | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| The windshield wiper motor has not completely failed but on a number of occasions has seized while in operation nearly causing accidents. dealer refused to replace wiper motor while under warranty because it had not completely failed and worked when inspected by the technician. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers will quit working during operation, causing poor visibility. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. when activated they don't function as they should at times, and other times they work fine. their is a recall, but this vehicle is not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1999 | |||
| While driving on highway traveling approx 55 mph in a heavy rain storm, all of sudden the windshield wipers stopped working. contacted the deale, not able to help. vehicle not under recall due to vin, and not under warranty. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1999 | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. a recall has been issued on various makes and models, however this vehicle was not included due to vin. dealer has repaired the wiper motor at owner's expense. *ak | |||
| 09/08/1999 | |||
| Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable, resulting in poor visibility. a recall has been issued on similar makes and models. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. the dealer has repaired the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/07/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving and using the windshield wipers, sometimes they will stop working, and be out for a few minutes. *ak | |||
| 07/09/1999 | |||
| Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable. a recall has been issued on other makes and models ; however this vehicle was not included . the dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| 07/11/1999 | |||
| Driving the highway about 55mph while raining hard windshied wipers just quit.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable due to the circuit board being cracked. a recall has been issued on gm trucks; however this vehicle was not included. manufacturer and dealer have been notified. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. owner has to open hood and adjust the circuit board for wipers. dealer has fixed the windshield wiper motor. *ak | |||
| 02/04/1998 | |||
| Windshield wipers malfunctioned, affecting visibility and may result a in crash. 6 out of 12 vehicled had a windshield motor replaced, and experienced the windshield wipers malfunctioning. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| 07/21/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing either the windshield wipers to be inoperative or while in use, the wipers will stop working, the occupant must come out and wiggle the wiper arm and wipers are then working. *ak | |||
| 05/23/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Fuel injector plugs up and fails. it runs very rough. nothing can prevent problem per dealer service techs. i was told it was due to poor design. it has occurred twice now. the first covered under warranty. the second was not and chev corp refused to cover second replacement. loop hole in warranty. this problem occurs about every 40,000 to 45,000 miles. i was told the service department is starting to see alot of this lately. windshield wipers- they were working intermittently. the first time they went out it was on the freeway in a heavy storm. the dealer could not find a problem. it did not fail in their shop. it took two shops before they found the problem. it was some typr of loose electrical wiring. not covered by dealer due to me being over mileage. *ak | |||
| 01/29/1998 | 5 | ||
| Whenever it's raining & the windshield wipers are in use, they would fail to work properly. this causes the driver to have poor visibility. would just stop. would need to lift hood & hit the wiper motor to get wipers to start working again. has yet to take vehicle to dealer. *ak | |||
| 06/20/1999 | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. a recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin#. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 03/21/1999 | 5 | ||
| Windshield wipers fail to work when turned on. mechanic checked wipers & noticed circuit board was cracked & needed to replace relay board module. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 10 | 01/08/1999 | |
| Windshield wiper motor failes intermittently, not repaired under recall due to vin. nlm | |||
| 05/02/1999 | |||
| Whiletraveling windshield wipers become inoperative, resulting in poor visibilty. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states the cirruit board inside motor itself caused the malfunction. dealer has yet to replace parts . please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| Consumer has received a recall letter for windshield wipers for another vehicle. yet this vehicle has the same windshield wiper defect as the other vehicle and is not involved in the recall. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 50 | 01/01/1998 | |
| The windshield wipers on my van fail to operate about 50% of the time. i was told that this is a common problem with the astro and that it was recalled in vans with certain vin numbers. i do not understand why my windshield wiper motor has not been recalled. i never know when my wipers will work or not, which is extremely frustrating. many times i've had to remain in my van until the rain stopped before i could drive home. now, my vehicle is due for inspection, and because of my defective wipers, i am not able to pass inspection. i would appreciate it if you would look into this matter. i will have to spend an outrageous amount of money to replace a defective wiper motor which should be replaced by the chevrolet company. thank you. *ak | |||
| 11/12/1998 | |||
| Windshield wipers will turn on and off intermittently, causing poor visibility.replaced motor. *ak | |||
| 04/05/1998 | |||
| Intermittently the windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, affecting visibility and may result in an accident. there is a recall for the chevrolet truck pickups, but not for astro vans. but both have the same part # for the motor. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Circuit board performing improperly causing the windshield wipers to fail intermittently. | |||
| 08/15/1998 | |||
| Ongoing/ intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to work properly. dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be done due to warranty running out. seeking hntsa for help in this matter. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Due to the defective windshield wiper circuit board, the windshield wipers malfunctioned which may cause visual difficulty and could result in an accident. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. sometimes they will not come on, and if they do, they will stop soon after. sometimes when they're turned off they keep going. also if they are on, they will function at the highest speed. dlr has not seen. *ak *ml | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Intermittent use of windshield wipers malfunctioned while in use, causing visibility difficulty which may result in a crash. a common problem. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers donot actuate when switch is turned on. the wiper problem is an intermittent problem, sometimes tehy will work. fuel pump failure did not allow vehicle to start. fuel pump was replaced by dealer service shop, and problem was fixed. subject vehicle isa light duty, low mileage vehicle. *ak | |||