Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear window seal came loose causing wind and rattling noise. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| Drivers side power window will not go up or down (i know of at least 7 other people that have the same trouble) my pass side seat belt will get stuck and will not come out . the big incident would be that i got refused to have recall work done on my truck at a dalership, my truck was in the shop for a accident it was there for 30 days and they told me they did not have the time, also during the same visit they grossley missed a transmission case that was cracked in half, we filed a complaint with chevrolet but i feel that i was just blown off about it . please call me for alot more info, i have pictures | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Problems with windshield wiper motor.*mr the windshield wiper motor only worked on sunny days. there was a recall regarding the issue, however the manufacturer informed the consumer it did not apply to his vehicle. *jb *nlm | |||
| 106000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer experienced the same defect with his windshield wiper as stated in recall 03 v 159 000 but the vehicle identification number was not included. *ph the windshield wipers were intermittent. when driving in heavy rain, the wipers stopped and had to be manually re-started. this had been a problem for a year and a half. *scc *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 10/13/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Quarter window on extended cab blew. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/17/2005 | 1 | 07/23/1994 | |
| During wet conditions (rain/snow) the windshield wipers on my 1994 chevrolet c-1500 stop for extended periods of time making it very difficult to see the road and the traffic in front of me. this problem first occurred in 2005. *tr | |||
| 10/31/2006 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the windshield wipers functioned intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, who determined that the circuit board for the wiper motor had cracked solder joints. the manufacturer was contacted, who stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall #03v159000, which pertained to the windshield wiper/washer. | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 125000 | 52 | 05/15/2003 |
| For the last couple months, my windshield wipers would occassionally stop working while driving nearly causing me to crash. sometimes, they wouldn't even come on at all and other times they would appear to get stuck and i would hear a loud whirring sound coming from the w/s wiper motor. this has been happening frequently. with winter nearly upon us, the need for my windshield wipers to work properly has increased greatly. while researching prices to repair this, i found that there was a recall on this particular component so i took my vehicle to a chevy dealership and was told that my vin was not included in the recall. this was particularly upsetting since my vehicle is exhibiting the exact same symptoms described in the recall bulletin. i don't feel i should have to pay to have this repaired when it is already a known defect in my 1994 chevy c1500 pickup. i would like to have my vin added to the recall so that i can get this repaired as soon as possible. *nm | |||
| 05/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| Complaint regarding reimbursement for recall repairs.*mr the consumer had experienced several problem with windshield wiper failure and had them repaired at there own expense. dealer notified about the defect vehicle, and to date has not offered reimbursement. please review for further investigations. *cb | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Recall notice found for defective windshield wipers stopping while in use during rain. *mr this was an intermittent problem. the circuit board was replaced at the consumers expense. *sc (recall (98v150001) the consumer was told it really was not a recall, it was a special policy that expired 4 years ago. *jb | |||
| 05/05/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. the dealer was aware that this was an intermittent problem. the mechanic informed the consumer that this vehicle was not a part of a recall. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 06/11/2003 | 110000 | 5 | |
| While driving windshield wipers worked intermittently, and nearly caused an accident. dealer was informed, but could not find the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| 04/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving in the rain the windshield wipers worked intermittently. the same problem was recalled on other chevrolet trucks. gm also stated the vin was not included the recall. *ak *cb *jb | |||
| 10/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving in the rain the vehicles windshield wipers stopped working and as a result the consumer had to pull off the road. *nlm | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wipers worked intermittently, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the vehicle identification number was not included. *jb | |||
| 03/04/2003 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wipers failed.8jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving on a rainy day with windshield wipers in use, the windshield wipers stopped working. notified dealer, mechanic stated vehicle had a recall which was confirmed with manufacturer, however because of the year of the vehicle and the location where the vehicle was manufactured, the vehicle recall did not apply to consumers vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Windshield wipers works intermittently, windshieldwipers go on and off. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| While using the windsheild wipers they would work intermittently. dealer has been contacted .please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, casing poor visibility. consumer has yet to contact the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/11/1998 | |||
| Indshield wiper's are working intermittently. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1996 | 50 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Intermittent wiper failure throughout life of vehicle.dealer could not reproduce problem while under warranty.this vehicle is not covered under the chevrolet truck recall #98v150000. | |||
| 06/03/1999 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable. a recall has been issued on the vehicle make / model. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. dealer has been notified. *ml | |||
| 05/25/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Windshield wiper blades failed during hard rain storm, causing poor visibility. *yc | |||
| Windheild wipers intermittently become inoperable in rainy weather conditions cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 04/12/1999 | |||
| Windshield wiper's work intermittently. *ak | |||
| When it rains windshield wipers do not come on until maybe 5-10 minutes later. has been happening for 2 years. dlr says it's not under recall. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 6 | 06/01/1994 | |
| My vehicle is denied coverage (reason undisclosed) under the windshield wiper recall from gm/chevy. i have paid to have the repairs done because i can't drive in the rain without functional wipers. henna chevrolet confirmed that the problem was identical to the ones on the recall and allowed me to keep the defective parts. gm headquarters saidi am not covered under recall, and i would like to be reimbursed for the $129.39 the repair cost as this is a manufacturer defect. thanks and please call with questions (512-502-2804). *ak | |||
| 08/12/1998 | |||
| Windshield wipers just stoppwd working, or they dont even start working. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1998 | |||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently and poorly, causing the consumer to pull to the side of the road due to poor visibility. *ak | |||
| 05/12/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers will intermittently stop, obstructing the driver's view. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| Windshield wipers will turn on and off intermittently, making it difficult to see. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/12/1998 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. there has been a recall of this item on some chevrolet vehicles (nhtsa campaign id number: 98v150000), however, i contacted chevrolet through their 800 number, and they stated that my vehicle was not part of the recall. this seems odd since i have the exact defect that the recall describes. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 4 | ||
| When using the windshield wipers on full speed in heavy rains the wipers quit working. the dealer is not able to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| While driving windshield wipers will stop functioning. owner turns system back on but failure may return intermittently. vehicle was not examined at area dealership for cause of failure. please describe details. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 01/17/2000 | 60000 | 1 | 11/12/1993 |
| Dt: windshield wipers do not work correctly, without warning the wipers will stop. a recall was issued, but not on his vehicle was not involved in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 89000 | 10 | |
| When driving in a rain storm windshield wipers failed intermittently. recall 03v159000 was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 11/21/2003 | 0 | ||
| When wipers are in use while driving in inclement weather, they would fail to work properly. the wiper would go on and off by themselves. this is an intermittent problem that the dealer is aware of. *nlm | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 1 | 06/12/2002 | |
| Windshield wipers will quit working. sometimes they will not even start up. sometimes i can get out under the hood and hit on the wiper motor and they will start up. they may not stay running though. this occurs in delay and regular modes. this has occurred numerous time since purchasing the vehicle used in june 2002. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 120000 | 1 | |
| The windshield wipers worked intermittently, which resulted in poor visibility while driving during inclement weather.*ak *jb *nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wiper motor works intermittently. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1994 | |||
| Consumer having problems with the windshield wipers. ph | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| When turning of windshield wipers there was a noise like windshield wipers wanted to come on. took vehicle to mechanic, and they stated that windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 0 | ||
| Windshield wipers works intermittently. also, sometimes they come on and stay on, and other times they do not come on at all.*ak | |||
| 05/13/2002 | 8 | ||
| Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working while driving in the rain. had to pull off the road to avoid accident because i couldn't see. this has happened before, sometimes the wipers don't come on at all. there is a recall for other models of chevrolet trucks on the wiper motor circuit board and cover. i was told that because of my vin, the dealer could not cover this under the recall. i scheduled to have it checked out 05/14/02 at smedley's chevrolet, vandalia oh 45377.*ak | |||
| 05/22/2001 | 0 | ||
| Windsheid wipers do not always work. they work intermittently which obstructs driver's vision when it rains. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| While driving in inclement weather and when windshield wipers are used, they stop working, and become inoperable. the problem is intermittent, causing poor visibility. also, recall number 98v150001 deals with same problem. however, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 11/30/1993 | ||
| Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty which could result in a crash. there is recall , but this vehicle is not included due to vin. *ak *ml | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 09/24/1994 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor works intermittently. windshield wipers would stop for days, sometimes they would come back by themselves. can push on windshield wipers with hands to get them moving. windshield wiper motor was replaced after taking vehicle back to dealer. *ak *ml | |||
| 50 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| When driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers become inoperable, vehicle not included in recall 98v150001 due to vin. dealer and general motors have been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. after a couple of minutes, the windshield wipers continue to work. problem was reported to the dealership and customer service. problem has not been corrected. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1997 | 50 | 02/01/1996 | |
| This is the same problem as reported & recalled in the 1995 chevrolet pickups, i don't understand why this model has not been recalled to be fixed, the dealer i took my other veh to adv it would be $80 just in labor for repair. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 10/18/1999 | 0 | ||
| Driving in raining conditions windshield wipers shut off, and sometimes they don't come back on at all. consumer feels this problem is very unsafe. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers fail to work properly when in use. would get out and tap circuit board to get wipers to work again. when wipers stop working, causees poor visibility for the driver. taking vehicle to dealer | |||
| 09/21/1998 | |||
| Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. the wipers have to be moved manually before operation continues. sometimes the wipers will not come on at all. dealer will be notified about the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Windshield wiper malfunctioned, causing the wipers to be inoperative which could result in vsibility problems and may cause a crash. the occupant pulled over and turned on and off the engine or turned on and off the windshield wipers in order to start again. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 10 | ||
| Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visibility problems which may cause a crash due to a design flaw. there is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin although it has the same problem. *ak *ml | |||
| Windshield wipers do not function properly. after being applied, the wipers cut off in the middle of performance, allowing the driver to be left with poor vision during rainy weather. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/30/1994 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed, recall on component, however vehicle denied due to vin number. nlm | |||
| 05/05/1999 | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers will not come on, and sometimes the wipers quit working in the middle of operation. problem has been reported to dealership. the problem has not been corrected. truck not included in recalll # 98043 windshield wiper wiring due to vin. *ak | |||
| 05/06/1999 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers fail intermittently, repairs were not covered under recall due to model year. *yc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall component on the windshield wiper control module does not apply to vehicle due to vin #, however vehicle is experiencing same component failure. (98v-150). mjs | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Windsheld wipers would quit after being turned on to be used. the motor was replaced. was working okay until it rained. the mechanic advised to have the fuse checked & found no fuses in vehicle. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers would quit after being turned on to be used. the motor was replaced. had to replaced twice, the second one only lasted a couple of months. *ak | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. a recall has been issued on the vehicle make and model; however this vehicle was not included. dealer manufacturer have been notfied. *ak | |||
| Windshield wiper circuit has become defective, causing windshield wipers to turn off. vehicle vin not included in recall although it has the same defect. *ak | |||
| 05/15/1999 | |||
| While in use windshield wipers malfunction, affecting visibility which may result in a crash. there is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin #. also, when left turn signal is operating, speedometer drops to 20 rpms due to a defective wiring harness which may result in a crash. *ak | |||
| 05/12/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently, and sometimes the windshield wipers won't work at all. *ak | |||
| 05/25/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers malfunctioned while in use, resulting in poor visibility and a crash. the occupant would play with the wipers in order to work again, but then the failure would occur again. there is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin #. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 20 | 07/01/1994 | |
| The windshield wipers will suddenly stop while turned on and on other occasions will not turn on. i checked with a chevrolet dealer and was told there a recall was issued for other gm vehicles with the same problem as mine, but my vehicle was not on the recall list. the problem is the wiper control printed circuit board which i replaced. the failure of this circuit board is a dangerous failure of an inportant safety system of this vehicle. ak | |||
| 05/14/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. a recall has be issued by the manifacturer, but this vehicle was not included. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| The windshield wipers system malfunction. while in use the wipers are inoperative which may result in visual difficulties. recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included in the recall. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 100 | 12/29/1993 | |
| 1994 chevy c1500 pick up - windshield wipers function on and off or not at all by them selves. you cannot depend on them working at any given time. the dealers said my truck was not part of nhtsa recall # 03v159000 even though it has the same problems. the dealership wants up to $400.00 to fix problem. can this issue please be reviewed for consideration in a recall? thank you j.l. meraz | |||