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 - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V093000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1996 to 06/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 507171 | 04/24/2003 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/07/2003 | 03/18/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. owner notification began on april 24, 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03006. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 031403 | 03/14/2003 | 10001916 | Installing a fuse jumper harness to correct a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch. *tt *jb | 07/25/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 02054 | 02/01/2003 | 10001125 | Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt | 04/15/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 04/20/2009 | 170200 | 1 | |
| The windshield wipers don't work all the time. the last 10 times that i tried to turn them on, they didn't 5 of those times. this has been happening on and off for the past month. last night i had to pull into the breakdown lane on the highway across 3 lanes in a downpour, because the wipers just stopped operating. i was almost hit because i couldn't see anything. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2008 | 1 | ||
| I own a 1997 chevrolet blazer. a few years back the windshield wipers stopped working while i was driving in a heavy rainstorm on a high traffic expressway. it was a very dangerous situation as there was no visibility due to the wipers stopping. i contacted chevrolet and repairs were made at a dealership. on monday, december 15, 2008, i was driving in a rainstorm and once again the wipers failed. i contacted chevrolet and they gave me a service request claim no. and made an appointment at the same dealership to have the vehicle diagnosed. they told me that i was responsible for the diagnostic fee and no guarantee that they would be responsible for the repair charges. i believe this is a hazardous problem to myself, passengers, other motorists, and pedestrians. this is the 2nd incident. i checked for re-calls on this and there are none. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 02/01/2001 | ||
| Brakes squeak, idler arm not attached properly causing rattling and pulling while driving, windshield wipers stop working intermittently during use causing problems seeing outside, rear defrost does not work, fuel gauge gives incorrect readings and bobs back and forth, dex coolant turned to sludge causing blockages in heating core, engine block, and radiator | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 03/20/2001 | 60000 | 2 | 11/10/1996 |
| The blower motor intermittently quits while the anti-lock brake light similtaniously go on and the cruise controls disengages. under high humidity conditions the inside of the windshield fogs up and cannot be safely cleared. this condition occurs about 25% of the time.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 01/26/2004 | 107000 | 6 | 01/04/2004 |
| I bought my rig under a year ago and have been haveing problems with the trasmission,i have run out of gas many times because it doesn't register,my air conditioner doesn't work right,my brakes have locked up a few times and when i turn a corner it sounds like something crahing under my rig.i have had nothing done yet because it is going to cost me a whole lot to have all this replaced.my stereo went dead about a week after i got it also.i thought i was buying a good rig but,now i am finding out different and i paid good money for and am still paying for it.i have replaced the heater core it went out 3 weeks after i got it,the window went out a few day's after i got it and ford barely replaced that for me.*ak | |||
| 11/10/2003 | 08/15/2001 | ||
| 1997 chevy blazer has been taken to bob chevrolet in columbus ohio for back flush of heater core due to no heat for defrosting windows.this has been done twice. vehicle has been taken to a local sunoco station due to no heat. had themostat replaced. after that it heated up a short while but not to the point of doing the job during colder nights. i finally took it to a local garage and they said it needed a heater which costs me $500 to replace which i had to have done. i have a couple of friends that have had the same problem with there blazers and the heater cores going bad. i think this is an issue and should be looked into. no wonder people buy non american crafted autos. i don't think if so many people with the same type of vehicles are having the same problems that gm should get away with this. please advise. thanks, scott bever | |||
| 02/28/2002 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer, for recall repairs on heater core. dealer found out that heater core was rusted/ had clogged radiator, and had to be replaced. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| Heater core failure; dealer notified, and informed consumer that parts were not covered under manufacturer's recall. *ak | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| Contamination of cooling system due to dex-cool. entire system must be flushed and heater core replaced. chevrolet motor div. has offered to pay for half the cost, although it is no longer under their 36,000 mile warranty. my concern is that there is a major problem with dex-cool and they are not responding to it, as they claim that it should not need to be changed for 5 years or 150,000 miles. i found out about the contamination after bringing my car in for a sloshing, gurgling sound under the dash. *ak | |||
| 12/04/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1997 | |
| The transmission had rain water run down the tube from the grates in the hood ben mynett chevrolet drained the fluid and changed the filters and replaced the dip stick and tube thy said this would do enough but now there is rust particles in the transmission and it was taken back for that they said it was nothing .the air conditioner has went out twice they said it was just a hose clogged two times in just a few months .the heater core was replaced twice in a 2 week time period the dex cool coolant has had a reputation of clogging up the heater core in all gm cars .the 4 wheel drive has went out twice this was from a vacuum hose around the transmission .the windsheild wipers have went out once .tbattery was replaced 3 times in a 2 month time period this had us stranded in 95 degree heat .turned out it was a bad alternator.the factory uniroyal 50000 mile tires only lasted 30000 miles and they would not stand behind there product .the vehicle cut off one day like it was out of gas while moving at 45 mph my wife barely got the vehicle off the road .the fuel tank had to be replaced along with the computer in the tank .( dot number: tire size: p205-75-15 ) | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 10/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| I was outside of the parked vehicle and i pressed on the button (key hole) to open the back glass (window) and it burst in my face glass shattered everywhere for no reason. nothing was touching the glass at all. i have two others who wittnessed this and gm is declining my request to replace it. i feel this had to be a defect in the glass i didnt do anything to cause this to happen other than pressed on the button to open the window.*ak | |||
| 12/12/2000 | 4 | 10/01/2000 | |
| The latch for the rear windshield is fastened only to the rubber gasket aroud the window, never to the glass as there is no residue as if it ever had been. finally the rubber broke and the hatch flew open. the hatch will no longer stay closed on its own. i have seen other blazers with the same defect. i have been told by several bodyshops that it should have been bonded at the factory and they cannot fix this.*ak | |||
| 11/29/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| The rear glass makes a squeaking noise. *et | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 11/19/1997 | 50 | 4 | |
| While driving at any speed consumer had to depress the brake pedal very hard to get the vehicle to slow down. also, right rear door will not open, windshield wipers, and the electric windows worked intermittently. *ak | |||
| 05/10/2002 | 3 | ||
| Consumer stated the dealer could never correct the problem with the power windows, and also the rear differential seal leaked and was replaced.*yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Electric window motor failed. *yc | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 121000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle caught on fire while parked in consumer's yard. the fire was electrical which originated from the driver's side rearview mirror. consumer's husband extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. vehicle had been sitting in the yard for a week, then moved the night before the fire due to snow. consumer felt that the fire occurred due to the defect described in the rearview mirror switch recall 03v090000.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 02/10/2007 | 159000 | 5 | 08/17/2006 |
| Driver's side rear view mirror switch wiring caught on fire. my husband had to tear the door panel up to keep my blazer from burning up. gm refuses to fix this under the recall because my vin number does not fall in the sequence of those that were recalled for this defect. my interior dome light caught on fire as well. my husband had to pull off the cover and break the bulb out of the housing to keep the blazer from burning. dealer will probably refuse to fix this as well. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 84000 | 2 | 02/08/1997 |
| Tl* - the contact's vehicle caught on fire while parked. she stated that this was the second time that she has had a fire in the truck. the contact stated that itwas the driver's side mirror motor that caught on fire again. she will have a police and fire report to state the cause of the fire. *ak | |||
| 11/24/2003 | 96194 | 1 | |
| The consumer experienced multiple problems with the vehicle. the wiper motor failed and was recalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs but they didn't have the parts available. the radio would go off and on, the overhead display and map lights would go off and on, the cd player no longer worked, the rear window latch failed, the mirrors would only move to the left and there was rust in the transmission. *la *nm | |||
| 05/10/2003 | 59000 | 7 | 11/05/2001 |
| Wiring bundle holder above transmission one of which goes to the transmission switch fails and lets wiring bundle fall on transmission and rubs the coating off of the wiring causing electical shorts; daylight headlights, transmission failure ( nothing wrong with transmission)interior lighting goes out or stays on all the time causing battery to go dead overnight, burning of wiring especially under dash and at fuse box and transmission switch (no fire resulted, unhooked battery removed fuses,and had wire replaced to transmission switch then trasmission worked; no failure of swicth just wiring,wiper and night light failures and more. transmission auto repair says it is number 1 failure and happens all the time. the dealer said i needed a new transmission. this is a 1997 chevrolet blazer. i still have electral problems i have to get fixed. some recalls were made on this auto that may be due to this shortage caused by wiring bundle falling above the transmission. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver side rearview mirror fell off when the door was being shut. *slc | |||
| 01/02/1997 | 1 | 12/30/1996 | |
| The design of driver's left mirror causes mirror to vibrate, resulting in poor visibility. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 08/27/2000 | |||
| When four year old child turned rearview mirror to see herself, mirror and a piece of glass from the windshield just popped off, hitting the child in the nose. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 05/10/2003 | 59000 | 7 | 11/05/2001 |
| Wiring bundle holder above transmission one of which goes to the transmission switch fails and lets wiring bundle fall on transmission and rubs the coating off of the wiring causing electical shorts; daylight headlights, transmission failure ( nothing wrong with transmission)interior lighting goes out or stays on all the time causing battery to go dead overnight, burning of wiring especially under dash and at fuse box and transmission switch (no fire resulted, unhooked battery removed fuses,and had wire replaced to transmission switch then trasmission worked; no failure of swicth just wiring,wiper and night light failures and more. transmission auto repair says it is number 1 failure and happens all the time. the dealer said i needed a new transmission. this is a 1997 chevrolet blazer. i still have electral problems i have to get fixed. some recalls were made on this auto that may be due to this shortage caused by wiring bundle falling above the transmission. | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| During rainy weather windshield wipers would work intermittently or stop working during operation. this caused poor visibility. driver was unable to see anything while driving. dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 2 | 09/01/1997 | |
| I have a problem with the windshield wipers on my 1997 chevrolet blazer. i called the gm hotline and questioned information about any recalls. i did this due to my problem and a recent conversation with a neighbor who has the same vehicle and had the same problem. however, she received a letter to take her vehicle in for repair. when i contacted chevrolet about this oversight they indicated that my vehicle was not eligible since the vehicle did not meet requirements. it was over the 70,000 miles. however, if i had received this letter when they indicate they initially sent them out (may 2003) my vehicle would have indeed qualiifed for service repair. now i am stuck with the charges to have this repair completed on my vehicle. is there any way that gm can be held responsible? this is the same address that i had when the vehicle was purchased new and i just recieved a notice about a seat belt recall. it seems to me that they are not concerned about this problem nor the fact that due to their neglect to mail this letter, i have to pay myself for a defective part. the wipers have been working intermittantly almost since i have owned the vehicle. for the past two years or so now it seems that they work on occasion. i cannot afford to have them fixed, i just hope that it doesn't rain or they work when it does. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| Sunroof module failed. mjs | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 06/01/1997 | |||
| My windshield makes a popping sound almost every day at any time i drive - early morning, mid morning, afternoon, etc. sounds like glass is contracting or expanding due to temperature. i have never owned a vehicle - previously 4 hondas - that the windshield made that type sound. the popping sometimes sounds loud enough like a rock hitting the windshield - no other vehicles are around. this has been occurring for some time. i mentioned it to the service man when last i had my 'regular' service. i am concerned the glass may become a problem or actually break. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 07/14/2002 | 89000 | 30 | |
| Windshield wiper intermittent failure. *tr | |||
| 05/22/2006 | 100000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the windshield wipers work intermittently. this occurs every time the wipers are turned on. they will work only for short periods of time. the wipers will only start back working after the vehicle is turned off and restarted. the vehicle has been inspected by an independent mechanic. it was determined the washer motor is failing. there is an nhtsa recall, 03v159000, regarding the windshield wiper/washer. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| 03/08/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 |
| Owning this vehicle has been a nightmare and a financial drain. windshield wipers worked when they chose, replaced wiper motor due to defective part. upper and lower ball joints all had to be replaced. wheel bearings had to be replaced. a/c stopped working, had it looked at and recharged and it still doesn't work. fuel gage didn't work, replaced fuel sensor and sending unit. rear wiper quit working, replaced rear wiper motor, a few days later it does not work again. replaced water pump, have replaced abs only to get a recall after the fact with no reimbursement. wears through brake pads entirely too fast. replaced alternator and battery twice. rear hatch does not unlock with key. headlights are so dim they might as well not exist. water leaks into interior on drivers side due to a bad seal. idler arm needs to be replaced. gas pedal sticks. now heater fan works sometimes. reading through the complaints we are all experiencing the same problems and nothing is being done about it. recalls issued on some vehicles but not all? now i hear gm put a bad intake manifold gasket on these as well as several other cars (1997) and did not issue a recall because it is not a safety matter! this causes antifreeze to leak into the engine and ultimately ends in a repair of at least 1500.00. after my experience with this vehicle i will be purchasing soon and it most likely will not be gm. sad since my dad worked for them for 30 years. they should be held accountable for putting a bad product on the market and leaving us to dry. *nm | |||
| 02/05/2006 | 10 | 11/12/2005 | |
| I recently purchased a 1997 chevy s-10 blazer. a couple of weeks ago i noticed that the windshield wipers would work sporadically, and sometimes not at all. i researched this issue and found on different internet forums that others had an issue with this too. i then did a recall search and found nothing under 1997 chevy blazer, however, under 1997 chevy s-10 (my blazer is the s-10 model) a recall pertaining to exactly what i am experiencing (nhtsa campaign id number: 03v159000). i then proceeded to contact my local chevrolet dealer, and with no avail, was told that my particular model was not included. so i then contacted chevrolet directly, and again was told it was not subject to this particular recall. in the recall summary, it states on certain minivans, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. i would like to have this matter taken care of without any financial impact on my part. obviously i am experiencing exactly what the recall states. *jb | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 94000 | 1 | 12/28/2002 |
| Dt: windshield wipers did not work. the consumer call gm and they indicated there was no recall. there was one on the same vehicle a year older. the consumer has had problems with the wipers for 6 months and now they don't work. *nm | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 90000 | 15 | 06/01/2004 |
| Erratic windsheild wiper blades on my 1997 blazer s-10. the wipers will not come on sometimes unless the wiper arms are moved by hand. when that happenes, it is difficult at times to get them working. there was a recall on the wipers for the 1996 balzer and the 1997 s-10. my vehicle has the exact same wiper system as both of the recalled vehicles. my vehicle needs to be recalled and repaired. | |||
| 01/05/2005 | 90800 | 1 | 06/26/1997 |
| While driving in the rain the windshield wipers stopped working. manufacturer stated there were too many miles on the vehicle to make the repairs at no cost.*ak recall campaign: nhtsa item number: 10001125. the consumer referenced campaign number 03v159000. *tc | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Nar 02/10/2003. the consumer had numerous problems with the vehicle. the air bags deployed for no apparent reason, the windshield wipers failed, the manifold gasket failed, the turn signals went out, 2 batteries failed within a year, the alternator and belt failed, the oxygen sensor and a/c compressor failed. *jb | |||
| 11/12/2004 | 59000 | 1 | 08/01/2002 |
| Ball joint upper control arm broke as i was driving today. since i purchased this 1997 blazer i have had nothing but problems-the windshield wipers fail,the water pump has been replaced the fuel pump has also been replaced. this vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. i just found out that most of these problem have been recalled i was never notified. i purchase the vehicle used at a local dealership,whom by the way did not tell me of any of these recalls. i have had very serious and dangerous problems with this vehicle. *jb | |||
| 07/15/2004 | 1 | 08/03/2000 | |
| My windshield wipers are not working. there is a short in the wiring or something because the motor will run but the wipers won't move. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Defective windshield wipers on 1997 chevrolet blazer.*mr the consumer received a letter in the mail which stated the windshield wipers were possibly defective and the repair should be done by feb. 24,3004. the consumer missed the deadline and was told also that the vehicles mileage was over 70,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 06/30/2004 | 10 | 02/09/2002 | |
| My windshield wipers only work part time. they may come on and work for a short time and then stop without warning or not come on at all. *ak | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 2 | ||
| Consumer stated that fuel gauge was giving wrong readings. she ran out of gas on a busy highway because fuel gauge indicated that she had full tank when she did not. also, consumer complained about windshield wipers. windshield wipers worked intermittently. windshield wipers could come on, and then stop. consumer could not get them started again. she had to wait.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. this caused poor visibility to the driver. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle,l and pulled over. the cause had not been determined at this time. *ak | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. *ak this was an intermittent problem. there were also many occasions were an accident could have occurred. *sc *jb | |||
| 11/19/1997 | 50 | 4 | |
| While driving at any speed consumer had to depress the brake pedal very hard to get the vehicle to slow down. also, right rear door will not open, windshield wipers, and the electric windows worked intermittently. *ak | |||
| 05/10/2003 | 59000 | 7 | 11/05/2001 |
| Wiring bundle holder above transmission one of which goes to the transmission switch fails and lets wiring bundle fall on transmission and rubs the coating off of the wiring causing electical shorts; daylight headlights, transmission failure ( nothing wrong with transmission)interior lighting goes out or stays on all the time causing battery to go dead overnight, burning of wiring especially under dash and at fuse box and transmission switch (no fire resulted, unhooked battery removed fuses,and had wire replaced to transmission switch then trasmission worked; no failure of swicth just wiring,wiper and night light failures and more. transmission auto repair says it is number 1 failure and happens all the time. the dealer said i needed a new transmission. this is a 1997 chevrolet blazer. i still have electral problems i have to get fixed. some recalls were made on this auto that may be due to this shortage caused by wiring bundle falling above the transmission. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that windshield wipers fail intermittently when driving, resulting in no visibility during inclement weather.*ak | |||
| 06/18/2003 | 56000 | 4 | |
| Problems with front ball joints,winshield wiper blades, and fuel pump.the front ball joints were replaced also the wind shield motor had to be replaced. the consumer had to get a new fuel pump for the cost of $400.00. consumer fells dealership should be responsible for repairs. *mr *cb | |||
| 05/28/2003 | 1 | ||
| Intermittentedly windshield wiper became inoperable obstructing the drivers view. *tt | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 70800 | 3 | 02/25/2003 |
| Windshield wipers lose intermittent function and stick in low speed. usually happens in a light rainstorm. wipers, when malfunctioning, also will stay on going at low speed even with the switch turned off. gas gauge also is not functioning right and has a tendency to bounce from extreme to extreme without warning. *jb | |||
| 1 | 07/01/2001 | ||
| The windshield wipers, upper and lower ball joints, idler arm, cap rotor and coil wire were replaced. *ph *jb | |||
| 02/23/1998 | 91400 | 1 | 08/31/2000 |
| The transmission in my vehicle has a defective valve body and it caused my transmission to break, i went to the dealer when i first had the problem of a hard shift from first to second gear when the vehicle was being driven long distances. the dealer said the vehicle is shifting fine and to bring it back when it does it again. this was back on 08/19/02 and now i have a code 1870 on the computer and the transmission is shot. i found out the transmission is a 4l60e and it is very unreliable. also i already had to change my water pump and alternator and my gas gauge does not work and there is a problem with my windshield wipers also. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2002 | 45000 | 0 | |
| 1997 chev blazer s-10 windshield wippers intermittent problem. stop working without warning transmission tcv shorted out, causing computer to short out, requiring replacement gas gauge doesn't work past 1/2 tank no warning. ran out of gas on interstate. | |||
| 01/10/2001 | 4 | ||
| The windshield wiper motor has quit functioning on 4 different occassions during the past year, and everytime, naturally, it has been raining or snowing. i have talked to other 96 and 97 blazer owners and about half have had their wiper motors replaced indicating to me a basic design flaw. the dealer said it was the first case he's heard of a tap on the motor case brings the dead motor back to life. dt | |||
| 10/05/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2099 | |
| Gm won't reimburse ball joints due to replacement not by gm dealer. dt | |||
| 10/12/2002 | 100500 | 11 | 09/30/1997 |
| Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently. mr the dealer repaired the defect, indicating the failure of the electrical board would continue to cause unpredictable inoperable wipers. *jg | |||
| 10/18/2002 | 0 | ||
| Consumer states his windshield wipers work at will. sometime when he turns them on they do not come on. this obstruct his vision when the weather is inclement. ts | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers will fail ,not moving even through, motor is running. owner has had to sit on side of the road for twenty minutes until wipers started moving again. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 02/19/2002 | 12 | 09/01/2098 | |
| I just saw this in the newspaper - i was not notified by the dealer about the previous recall. no safety defect listed. | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. the problem has existed for a month. the wipers work awhile, but once turned off they may not come back on. dealer was informed. *ak *yh | |||
| 2 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| Windshield wipers working intermittently while in use or will not turn on. dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer adds when wipers are activated the motor can be heard, but the wipers work with excessive effort. wiper delay module was replaced. consumer's husband who has same year is experiencing the same problem. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| The windshield wiper failed while driving in the rain, dealer said they had recall on the windshield wiper but vehicle not included due to vin. | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| Windshield wiper works only intermittently, dealer could not find a problem.*ak | |||
| While using windshield wipers and without any indication windshield wipers would stop working. consumer would have to get out vehicle and touch module. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/2001 | ||
| Consumer stated that window wipers stopped working while driving in the rain. *yd | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| This is a reoccuring problem. i literally need to get out of the trck and pull up on the blades in order for them to function - or constantly turn the knob on and off, until the wipers catch. there has been instances while driving and the wipers functioning that they literally stop in the upright position. i know there has been a recall on the 1996 models - however the 1997 was not included. i know i am not the only person experiencing this problem!*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The windshield wiper failed while driving in the rain, dealer said they had recall on the windshield wiper but vehicle not included due to vin. | |||
| 02/17/2001 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Windshield wipers will stop working while in use. consumer stated that he had to shake windshield wipers while driving to get them to continue working. *ak the wiper problem was recalled for 1996 model, but the problem still exists in 1997 model. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wipers failed. *slc | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 30 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers would spontaneously become intermittant and subsequently stop working after consecutive use until they finally stopped working completely. independantly replaced circuit board and cover at own expense . have since discovered that numerous identical complaints exist and recall (nhtsa campaign id#: 98v150001) exists for 1996 models. believe additional investigation should be made to include newer vehicles as well. | |||
| 10/08/2000 | 4 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Windshield wipers work then do not work. hear wiper motor making noise but not working. has happend 4 times now. have to tap wiper motor to work, but last time tapping did not work. next day wipers worked. | |||
| 5 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Windshield wipers intermittently quit working in the middle of operation.*ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| Vehicle has 92k miles, but its 99% highway miles. the tranission failed as well as the sensor module, gas gauge failed, water pump failed, cracks in the exhaust system, windshield fluid leaked into the vehicle when rear washer was activated, bad battery which was never replaced (trying to sell me a new one all the time), constant resurfacing of front rotors due to unevean wear and a defective gas gasket to the evaporative system. i can supply exact mileage and dates of repair. if i didn't have an extended warranty, i would have taken chevrolet to court by now for a new vehicle. i don't think my next vehicle will be a gm. | |||
| 06/02/2000 | 12/21/1999 | ||
| Rust developed on the dip stick. also, windshield wipers operated intermittently, caused by the wiper pulse circuit board. dealer /manufacturer notified. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 10 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Intermittent operation of windshield wipers. the problem fits the description of recalled and previously reported failures. problem will be fixed by seller warranty. reporting failure to help identify manufacturing defect. *ak | |||
| 03/20/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| The windshield wipers came loose twice going down the highway. the front rotors had to be repaired and brake pads replaced. this problem caused severe steering difficulty. ( the mechanic told me this is a common problem in all blazers and he'll see me again in about 15-25k miles)tires had to be replaced early because they wear fast on the front. replaced ball joint recently. vehicle makes excessive noises in front end( including engine compartment) for age. vehicle has had electrical problems since purchace to include ignition replacement, fuel pump and sensors replaced, fuel guage going wacky,lights always seem dim( i have a hard time seeing at night when driving this particular vehicle), vehicle would not start on too many occasions to list and towed once while on a trip for this problem. vehicle had to be jump started on several occasions, battery seems to drain fo no apparent reason. seats and belts have been repaired about 4 times. i only detail listed items which i know the exact dates. which happened. vehicle is at the dealer right now for electrical and they are saying there is no problem. my wife and i are currently trying to work with gm on these issues, but haven't received much help. i am very dissapointed with the gm service and the dealers. i have always been a chevy person, but i don't beleive i want to own another problem. i have heard many people complain about similar problems with their 199x blazer. the two dealers which have worked on this vehicle the most try to tell my wife these problems are normal. no vehicle of this age should have this many problems. i had a 20 year old chevy truck before this blazer and didn't have nearly the problems. sorry, had to vent a little. *ak | |||
| 07/08/1999 | 20 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers randomly do not turn on. occasionally stopping the vehicle, turning engine off and restarting engine will allow wipers to start. sometimes after they start they will stop operating on the upsweep. sometimes they will start again from that position without any input from the driver. then there are days when they operate as intended, with no problems at all. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Wiper arm assembly failed. | |||
| While driving in bad weather condition the solder joint near the wiring harness connector malfunctioned, causing the windshield wipers to become inoperable. dealer provided only a temporary fix to the problem. vehicle was not included in recall number 98v150001. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 07/15/2007 | 125000 | 1 | 07/15/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the suspension front upper ball joint was making a popping noise. the failure caused the vehicle to shift, which made it impossible to align the front end. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. she also stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. occasionally, the windshield wipers grind when activated. she stated that the wiper motor works, but the arms do not. if she jiggles the arms, the wipers would work temporarily. the current mileage was 130,000 and failure mileage was 125,000. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 05/10/2007 | 137900 | 10 | |
| Intermittent windshield wiper failure. *ak | |||
| 04/03/2007 | 93000 | 1 | 07/18/2005 |
| Windshield wiper failure. *ak | |||
| 03/08/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 |
| Owning this vehicle has been a nightmare and a financial drain. windshield wipers worked when they chose, replaced wiper motor due to defective part. upper and lower ball joints all had to be replaced. wheel bearings had to be replaced. a/c stopped working, had it looked at and recharged and it still doesn't work. fuel gage didn't work, replaced fuel sensor and sending unit. rear wiper quit working, replaced rear wiper motor, a few days later it does not work again. replaced water pump, have replaced abs only to get a recall after the fact with no reimbursement. wears through brake pads entirely too fast. replaced alternator and battery twice. rear hatch does not unlock with key. headlights are so dim they might as well not exist. water leaks into interior on drivers side due to a bad seal. idler arm needs to be replaced. gas pedal sticks. now heater fan works sometimes. reading through the complaints we are all experiencing the same problems and nothing is being done about it. recalls issued on some vehicles but not all? now i hear gm put a bad intake manifold gasket on these as well as several other cars (1997) and did not issue a recall because it is not a safety matter! this causes antifreeze to leak into the engine and ultimately ends in a repair of at least 1500.00. after my experience with this vehicle i will be purchasing soon and it most likely will not be gm. sad since my dad worked for them for 30 years. they should be held accountable for putting a bad product on the market and leaving us to dry. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 12000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the contact stated the windshield wipers would work intermittently, they would operate on high when the indicator said low, and they would not turn off. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the windshield wiper motor. there have been no more incidences since the repair. *ak | |||
| 11/30/2005 | 1 | 01/01/2005 | |
| Gm would not honor recall for my 97 blazer windsheild wipers do not always work recall number 03v159000. *nm | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 125000 | 100 | 03/06/2000 |
| Wiper motor failure gm has recall 03v159000 but says i am not covered. *nm | |||
| 04/20/2005 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Dt: owner noticed after washing the car that the windshield wipers don't work. owner has to stop and get out and hit the windshield wiper motor in order to get the windshield wipers to work. sometimes the owner has to get out and wipe off the windshield. the auto parts store told the owner that there was no seal in the motor of the windshield wipers and this allows water to enter the motor. the owner has checked with chevrolet and they stated owner would have to pay for diagnosis and the repair. *nm the consumer believes the vehicle also has inferior ball joints. *nm | |||
| 07/02/2005 | 70000 | 3 | 07/25/2001 |
| I have problems with my windshield wipers intermittenly failing. they will work one moment then stop another moment. sometimes just restarting the truck will get them going again, other times i have to get out of the truck and pull on them to get them moving again. most recently the wiper failure occurred 3x during a trip to work in the rain, and i had to pull over each time to get the wipers restarted again by pulling on them. in a google search about this problem, i found there have been many others who have experienced this same problem. some have said the failures are a result of bad(cold) solder joints on the pc board in the wiper motor that is causing the intermittent problem. reflowing of the solder joints on the board has corrected the problem for many. | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1997 chevrolet blazer is experiencing problems with windshield wipers. *mr the was an intermittent issue. *sc | |||
| 04/22/2005 | 116000 | 1 | |
| While driving home in the rain windshield wipers malfunctioned. windshield wipers wouldn't come on sometimes when engaged, finally they stopped in mid stream. this occurred due to the defect described in recall 03v159000 but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak tech found that the wiper cover module was bad and needed to be replaced. *tt *nm | |||
| 03/24/2004 | 125000 | 1 | 06/27/2003 |
| Windshield wipers have intermittently failed. when turned on a groaning noise was audible.*ak | |||
| 05/30/2004 | 1 | 10/09/2001 | |
| Wiper failure in cool weather , intermittent wiper mode does not work and wipers won't shut off for a period of time . have also failed to operate at all along with cruise control failed at the same time on one occasion while raining. *nm | |||
| 04/28/2004 | 47000 | 2 | 05/13/1997 |
| Windshiel wipers failed to operate in rain.*mr | |||
| 04/18/2004 | 96000 | 15 | 11/11/2003 |
| Wiper motor fails to operate , or operates and stops for no reason. recall was done for g.m. sierras, silverados recently for same reason. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 20000 | 1 | 10/10/1996 |
| 1997 blazer, wipers stop working in mid-operation. very intermittant, always during a rain shower. problem started approximately 2 years ago.*ak | |||
| 02/11/2004 | 100000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 |
| I understand that some of gm vehicles are being recalled or an extended warranty is being placed on them for defective windshield wipers. my wipers went out diuring a strong rain storm. i was on a dallas highway during rush hour traffic and could not pull over. it was very dangerous and scary to drive without my windshield wipers. i feel that my safety was jeaporized. i have since checked various websites for recall notices and am not finding it on my blazer. | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 100000 | 2 | 01/04/2000 |
| Faulty windshield wiper motor. the motor continues to run but the wipers do not move. have to get out of car & manually try to get them moving. also the key gets stuck in the ignition. have had this fixed @ 1 yr. ago but started happening again. does not seem as bad in the real cold weather.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 155000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 |
| Windshield wipers worked occasionally and now do not work at all. when turned on, i can hear the motor running but the wipers will not move. to get the motor to shut off i have to put it in the 'high' position.*ak | |||
| 09/11/2003 | 98567 | 04/05/2000 | |
| Lack of assistance in remedying defects of record. soon after the notification about upper and lower ball joints on the 97 chevy blazers (my suv originated in delaware, i called the local dealership and they blew me off and wouldn't fix the problem. i had to have one replaced at my expense. now i get the same thing about the windshield wiper motor. my wipers are now intermittent. they will stop going down the road. they restart when they feel like it. most of the time they work perfectly. it is the unexpected stop that is scary. i have also received a notice on the driver seat belt. just who am i suppose to call. lindsay sure doesn't want to remedy the situations. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle has defective windshield wiper motor.*mr consumer is upset with the safety defects on this vehicle.*ts *jb | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable obstructing the driver's view. *ak | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view while driving under stormy weather . *ak | |||
| 08/04/2003 | 85000 | 5 | |
| Windshield wipers intermittently stopped working while driving in the rain. the manufacturer refused to repair the problem due to vehicle being a salvaged vehicle.*ak the county considered the vehicle to be salvage. the dealer would not repair the windshield wipers. *ph *jb | |||
| 07/24/2003 | 105000 | 1 | 07/10/2003 |
| Windshield wipers do not always work. you can still hear the motor working, but the wipers won't engage.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states while using windsheild wipers and without any indication wipers stopped working. *ak | |||
| 02/19/2003 | 12/01/2000 | ||
| I purchase my 97 blazer in dec 2000 with 35000 miles from a local dealer, i believe it was a previous lease vehicle. within one year i had to replace ball joints but was told that i did not qualify for a recall. in feb of 2003 i lost my heat and spent close to 2000 dollars replacing first the water pump, then the radiator. after that didn't solve the problem, the dealership told me that the system needed to be flushed with a special machine that would cost another 400 dollars. the system had to be flushed twice to get marginal heat. according to the dealership, the next move is to replace the heater core. now the wipers stop working and only restart by flipping the switch back and forth. not real good on the highway in rush hour traffic. i recently had the alternator replaced and the dealership stated that the serpentine belt was old and cracked and needed to be replaced. it actually had less than 5000 miles on it as they replaced it in february when the water pump was done, there was nothing wrong with it. the combination of lousy service from 2 different dealerships, a vehicle that has had nothing but ongoing problems will be enough to stop me from buying another gm product again. *nlm | |||
| Consumer state while using windshield wiper without any indication wiper would stop work. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. mr | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that windshield wipers work intermittenly. | |||
| 07/19/2002 | 3 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers fail intermittently in wet weathe. *ak *nlm | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. cause is unknown. there is recall 98v150001thats describesc the same problem, but this vehicle was not affected by recall due to vin. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. vehicle checked by dealer who determined that the module was bad. *ak the consumer was told that this was normal. the module was replaced on 8-07-02 and to date 2-25-2002, there has been no re-occurences. *scc | |||
| 03/30/2002 | |||
| Windshield wipers will intermittently stop working. contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| 09/07/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers stop at mid swipe and won't start again. dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer states that the wipers will not start when turned on. consumer has almost wrecked the vehicle on several occasions. the manufacturer says that there is no problem. *scc | |||
| 100 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently.*ak *mj | |||
| 12/17/2001 | 2 | 07/09/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers will work intermittently or will sometimes not work at all. cause unknown. dealer notified. *ak consumer states that tapping on the windshield wiper motor box gently will usually get the wipers to work. *scc | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway in inclement weather windshield wipers will shut off without prior warning. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 10/17/2001 | 15 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Windshield wipers do not work properly anymore. they will turn on, and will stop, then start to work, then stop, if i turn them off, they keep working (they are still on with the switch on the off position) and will stop at various places on the windshield, often in a straight up position, which blocks driver view. when turned on again to fix, they often stop in the same place. this can go on for several attempts to get them to stop (rest) in the proper place. also, turning them on delay will not work anymore. they seem to work with no delay, or they will stop completely on their own. i see a recall for wipers for the same vehicle, previous years, is there any chance the 97 blazer (i have a 2-dr.) has the same problem? thank you.*ak | |||
| 09/24/2001 | |||
| While driving in rain windshield wipers stop working. windshield wipers work intermittently. also, windshield wiper circuit board gave out. contacted dealer, and dealer stated circuit board was not under warranty because it was electrical. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | |||
| The windshield wipers have stopped working several different times while it has been raining. this has almost caused me to wreck!! i feel this is a manufacturer's defect as my brother owns a chevrolet sanoma & has the same problem. he replaced the motor & has continued to have problems. this is getting to be very costly. the manufacturer should cover it. how can i contact chevrolet as well?*ak | |||
| 07/29/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| While driving in a rain storm windshield wipers stopped operating. when the dealer was contacted to repair the problem, indicated several similar problems with this model and year. *ak | |||
| 07/03/2001 | |||
| While driving in a storm windshield wipers stopped working. contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. a recall has been issued on similar makes and model. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 02/01/2001 | ||
| Brakes squeak, idler arm not attached properly causing rattling and pulling while driving, windshield wipers stop working intermittently during use causing problems seeing outside, rear defrost does not work, fuel gauge gives incorrect readings and bobs back and forth, dex coolant turned to sludge causing blockages in heating core, engine block, and radiator | |||
| 11/19/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving in rain consumer tried to turn on windshield wipers and they would not work.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 4 | ||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. a recall has been issued on earlier vehicles; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin.*ak | |||
| 12/04/2000 | |||
| Engine coolant had to be replaced. manufacturer put in red coolant that turned to a thick mud. also, windshield wiper motor had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 4 | ||
| While turning on windshield wipers they would not work. cousumer would move wipers by hand, and wipers would start. *ak the wiper failure had happened with the two models of this vehicles. *yh | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 0 | ||
| Night before it was raining and the next day windshield wipers would not work. took vehicle to dealer, and they said entire wiper unit needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 09/16/2000 | 1 | 09/06/2000 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer last repaired them on oct 18, 2000. dealer said saulder joint was defective in wiper motor.*ak the wiper malfunctioning is a factory defect and is a reoccuring problem affecting safety. the manufacturer should pay for the cost of repair. *yh | |||
| 06/02/2000 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor just quits .have to turn lever control back and forth untill it maybe work. bad in heavy rains! *ak | |||
| When driving and windshield wipers are needed, the windshield wipers turn of,causing poor driver's visibility . consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/12/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Since i bought the truck with 33 miles, i have spent app. $2,000 on it, above the wty's and maint. 12/96 - passenger side got flooded, 9/97 recall done, sucking air sound ( not found by tech.),1/98 - complete mait 15k + 4x4 service($235), 2/98 -f. brakes + machined rotors ($162), gas gauge not working took, removed dash( broke hazard light) replaced gas tank sensor -3 days(rental given) 1 day later, filled the tank and the gas ran out ( a day lost at work), 1/99 - 4x4 switch replaced, 7/99 - replaced f.brakes ,2 ball joints, new rotors,2 rear axle seals + cleaned oil out of rear brake($540), 9/99 - car doesn't start once replaced battery, serpentine belt($248), 1/00 - wipers work off+ on- replaced wiper board, replaced starter with rebuilt + wty, 2 cooler lines($799). now when i bought the car the sales person agreed to give a rental, a new service man starts and says i'm new and you don't get a rental unless it;s in over night just to let you no im a medical assistant and just can't miss work at any time the car is in for repairs. very disappointed. *ak | |||
| 05/28/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. driver has to tap on the windshield wiper motor before operation continues. dealer is aware of the problem. problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 03/23/2004 | 104000 | 3 | |
| The windshield wipers failed during a severe rainstorm. i narrowly avoided an accident. then it came back on and suddenly failed again. this is 1997, chevyrolet, blazer 2 door awd. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 114000 | 15 | 11/15/2003 |
| 97 s10 blazer fuel gauge failed to read correctly causing running out off gas on highway and wipers failing to work but only when they feel like it almost causing me to slam into a semi in a sudden down pour. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers stop intermittently when being used. vehicle has not been examined by dealer.*ak the dealer looked at the vehicle and said the wiper malfunctioned due to switch failure. *yh | |||