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 - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V177000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1997 to 03/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 354 | 08/31/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/04/1998 | 08/14/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with electric drive. rapid fogging of the interior glass can occur within two minutes after the heat is turned on if (1) the outside temperature is between 35 and 76 degrees fahrenheit and (2) water has collected on the heat exchanger during previous operation of the air conditioning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If rapid fogging were to occur during driving, it could obstruct the driver's vision increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners are being provided with a caution label and supplemental insert for their owner's manual advising them to follow a stop and wait procedure to help avoid window fogging while driving. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during august 1998.owners who do not receive the caution label within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V159000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1996 to 06/30/1997 | 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 - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 861108 | 07/01/1998 | 615094 | Subject regarding heater coolant reservoir leaking. *tt | 12/27/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/31/2011 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph in rainy weather with the windshield wipers activated. suddenly and without warning, the wipers failed to operate. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and eventually the windshield wipers began to function after continuously turning the control mechanism forcefully. there was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer). the dealer and manufacturer were notified and they informed the contact that the vehicle was ineligible for the recall repair due to the age of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000. kmj | |||
| 06/04/2010 | 140000 | ||
| Winshield wipers stopped working while driving in a heavy rain storm. i pulled to the side of the road and tried all different setting but wiper did not work so i parked the vehicle. the next day i checked and they had started working again. i found a recall notice (03v159000) while researching what might cause this type of problem, but when i contacted a dealer they could not find any record of the recall. i also contacted chevrolet (800 222-1020) on jun 10th 2010, but they also told me there was no recall in effect? | |||
| 04/10/2009 | 82000 | ||
| There are 8 safety recalls on the chevy s10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky i have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.i cant afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one. | |||
| 09/02/2007 | 140000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. the contact stated that the windshield wipers work intermittently. the dealer informed him that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). the manufacturer and dealer stated that the vehicle would not be repaired according to the recall. the failure mileage was 140,000. | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 12/20/2001 | 2 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Window crank made from defective metal. handle broke off while cranking window closed exposing sharp edges cutting my hand while driving.. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 114000 | 1 | ||
| When driving under raining conditions if windshield wipers are engaged wipers won't come on ,and sometimes they do. cause is unknown. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 04/24/2004 | 50 | ||
| Re: windshield wiper motor failure on my 1997 chevrolet s-10 blazer. i was informed that a recall was issued last year on s-10s for wiper motor failure, that you had to have the vehicle with less than 70,000 miles on it. i had 72,000 miles, therefore did not qualify for a recall. since that time i have been having more and more trouble with the wipers quitting in time of rain and other times. i think gm should replace them no matter what the mileage is. it is becoming very hazardous these days, not knowing when they will work or not. many times i have to get out of my vehicle and get under the hood and jiggle the wires to the motor, which is very annoying. i bought my vehicle new in 97 and was well pleased until this happened. i have come close to having accidents in the rain when they fail. thank you. *ak | |||
| 49773 | 2 | ||
| While driving engine made a choking noise like it was about to stall then, it stopped accelerating. dealership replaced engine gasket, seals, and the intake manifold because they were defective. also, at 49,773 rear windshield wiper quit working because of a electrical short in the motor. *ak | |||
| 05/21/2003 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wipers became inoperable and obstructed the drivers view. *nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| When changing windshield wiper speed by switch wipers do not correspond with speed. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. *aik | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/10/1997 | 1 | ||
| Drivers window shattered due to loud noise of passing semi-truck. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 10/16/2009 | 126000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. the windshield wipers intermittently failed. he called the dealer and the manufacturer in reference to recall # (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). he was advised that because his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy. the current and failure mileages were approximately 126,000. | |||
| 06/25/2006 | 14000 | 1 | 12/01/1996 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. when attempting to shut off the windshield wipers, they failed to return to the correct position on the windshield. shortly after, the windshield wipers failed again and would sporadically change speed. the next time the contact attempted to use the wipers, they were completely inoperable. he realized that he was experiencing the same failure as noted in nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer); however, the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 20,400. updated 07/29/08. *lj updated 08/05/08 | |||
| 05/28/2007 | 260000 | 1 | 05/15/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. the windshield wipers stopped working intermittently. the wiper switch was replaced, but the failure continued. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). the current and failure mileages were 260,000. | |||
| 05/10/2006 | 134000 | 1 | 07/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. the windshield wipers sometimes stop in the middle of a rain storm. the problem has been present for about two months. the contact found recall 03v159000, concerning the windshield wiper washer online. the manufacturer was contacted and stated the vin was not included. | |||
| 05/09/2006 | 109198 | 1 | 04/28/1997 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers worked intermittently. the dealership determined the windshield wiper circuit board needed to be replaced and there was a recall for the vehicle. the manufacturer was alerted and determined the nhtsa recall # 03v159000 concerning the visibility windshield wiper/washer was expired. | |||
| 03/23/2005 | 67000 | 1 | 03/23/2005 |
| Dt: 1997 chevrolet s10. the contact stated the windshield wipers work sometimes, and sometimes do not work. also, they a will stick. a recall was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. this happened since purchase of vehicle on march 23, 2005. the contact thought it would get better so they let it go. the was taken to the dealership, but they did not feel they should pay to fix it.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 72000 | 4 | 12/31/2004 |
| The windshield wipers fail intermittently. on one occasion the windshield wipers would not shut off until i stopped and restarted the truck. on 3 other occasions the wipers would not turn on and stopping and restarting the truck did not immediately remedy the problem. most of the time the wipers function normally. *jb | |||
| 11/23/2004 | 85000 | 10 | 12/21/2002 |
| Winshield wipers malfuntioned at random times. there is a recall where gm bulletin # 03023 dated may 2003 lists all 1997 s10 pickups involved, yet when i called , they said my vin # 1gccs19x3v8196621 is not included. i have been told to take it to a dealer and pay to have it fixed and keep the records in case it is recalled later.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer request reimbursement for faulty wiper system which was recalled. *nm recall#03v159000. *jb | |||
| 08/30/2004 | 75500 | 4 | 11/15/1999 |
| About 2 weeks ago, the windshield wipers on my 1997 s10 pickup began to intermittently malfunction (there have been 4 instances of this so far). in my ensuing investigation of the problem, i learned that there is a recall to fix the problem. on 9-8-2004 i took the vehicle to southview chevrolet in inver grove heights, mn to get the wiper module replaced. after entering the vin number into their computer, they told me my s10 wasn't elligible to have the repairs done at no cost to me. even though one of their documents stated that the recall was for beginning of production to end of production, they said that the recall expired 2-29-2004. i then called chevrolet's 800-222-1020 number and asked 2 people why i wasn't notified of a recall, and how can a recall expire. i was issued a service request # 1-257047512, and was told that it was not a recall, but was a special policy that had the above expiration date. further investigation brought me to your website where i found nhtsa campaign id number: 03v159000 which refers to a recall for this problem on 97 s10 chevrolets and, futher, refers to gm recall no. 03023. chevy seems to be using semantics to give me the run-around so they won't have to replace my wiper module. i plan to write to the chevy ceo to bitterly complain and to let him know that there will be no more chevys for me. if i get no satisfaction from him or an underling, what other recourse do i have to light a fire under chevy? thanks for replying to the listed email address. jon randall. *ak | |||
| 09/14/2004 | 97000 | ||
| Vehicle is having a problem with the windshield wipers. sometimes the wipers don't work at all. owner has contacted the manufacturer and was told that because the vehicle had more than 70,000mi they will not be able to assist the owner.according to technical service bulletin #03023 this defect should be serviced despite the age or milage of the vehicle. provide further details. | |||
| 08/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving, in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and go off on their own. the problem was intermittent. the dealer was aware of the problem. the driver informed the mechanic this vehicle was on recall, but the mechanic informed the consumer that this vehicle was not on recall. *jb the dealer later contacted the consumer and informed him that is vehicle was part of the recall. *nm | |||
| 03/29/2004 | 98000 | 1 | 05/08/1999 |
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. a recall has been issued on similar makes and models. however this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak at first they would stop operating in inclement weather. then they started not to operate at all. consumer had to run off the road twice. *ph | |||
| 02/25/2003 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wipers worked intermittently *jb | |||
| 02/08/2003 | 20 | 02/10/1999 | |
| The windshield wipers failed.*jb | |||
| 09/08/2002 | 45000 | 50 | 09/14/1997 |
| 1997, s-10 chevrolet pickup vin 1gccs1943vk144589. windshield wipers fail intermittently and chevy does not acknowledge this is a known defect, despite a vehicle recall for the in canada, for the same defect. also the fuel sending unit has failed (a known failure item) and again chevy denies the defect. see the audi recall for the same failure. ts | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 25 | 06/01/2097 | |
| The windshield wipers will not operate on an intermittent basis. i know that the chevy s-10 in model years 1995 and 1996 have been recalled for this problem. i have since taken my vehicle to a chevrolet dealership and had the delay board replaced at my expense. since i had the part replaced in august, 2002 i have not had any problem with the wipers. i believe this part should be recalled on the 1997 model chevrolet s-10 pickup. mr | |||
| 08/01/2097 | |||
| Windshield wipers sometimes stay on and sometimes they will not come on. when they stay on they intermittently work. mr | |||
| 10 | 02/01/2002 | ||
| Wipers work for a little while then stop. when its raining, they dont want to go on. if they do go on they ususally stop halfway through cycle. nlm | |||
| 20 | |||
| Consumer states while driving in the rain the windsheild whiper shut off while in use almost causing an accident. contacted dealer. this is a common problem. *ak *yh | |||
| 08/26/2002 | 50 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Windshield wipers fail to work when needed (driving in the rain). first noticed this problem about a year ago and wipers fail to work more often recently. when wipers fail to work i have to attempt to pull over and assist the wipers to get them going. sometimes this involves opening the hood and tapping on the wiper motor, other times i gently assist the wiper arm. when approaching sudden down pours this problem could increase the chance of an accident due to poor visibility. i noticed that their is a recall for earlier models (nhtsa campaign number: 98v150001) with the same symptoms as i am seeing. please advise. | |||
| 07/01/2002 | |||
| Windshield wipers will not come on sometimes. *ak | |||
| 05/15/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or stop during operation.*ak there is a recall for this defect, 98v150. *jg | |||
| 2 | 07/21/1999 | ||
| Windshield wipers working intermittently while in use or will not turn on. dealer has been contacted. *ak the motor runs when the wipers turn on but the wipers do not move due to wiper delay module failure. *yh | |||
| 10/15/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers work only intermittently, part was replaced by consumer. at this time part is failing again.*ak | |||
| 11/07/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Transmission failed approx. $1000.00 to repair . alternator went out approx. $175.00 to replace. windshield wipers only work 25% of the time.. many times when it is raining. not repaired. cruise control does not work at all. not repaired. backup lights(bulbs and fuses good) not working. not repaired. we can only afford to repair the items that have to be repaired.*ak | |||
| 06/14/2001 | 6 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Windshield wipers are more intermittent than they should be. most of the time don't work at all, however if you keep trying to turn them on, maybe they'll work 7 maybe they won't. can't depend on the wiper operation. checked dealer for recall and none for this model. why not?*ak | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers comes on intermittently. dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer stateshe contacted three dealers for the part, two of them stated the parts were on back oder, consumer was told by manufacturer that becuase his vehicle was bilt at a certain plant, there is no recall, however there are recalls for the part but vehicle had to built at a certain plant in oder for recall to apply to consumer's vehicle.*jb | |||
| 20 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/06/2000 | |||
| Airbag module flashed on and off intermittently when turning vehicle on. dealership was aware of the problm with windshield wipers/washers. *ak | |||
| 08/13/2000 | 4 | 06/01/1997 | |
| No summary | |||
| 1 | 09/14/1996 | ||
| Windshield wipers fail intermittently while driving causing poor visibility. *mjs | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1997 | |||
| Windshield wipers failed during a severe hard rain. *ak | |||
| 15 | |||
| Windshield wipers stop when operated for a while then they restart. sometimes during rain i have to pull over until it restarts due to not being able to see | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 03/25/2006 | 103300 | 10 | |
| I own a 1997 chevy s10 and my windshield wipers just stop working. i called the dealership and corporate to find out if my truck fell under the recall you have on your site regarding this truck and they said no. it is the exact same problem reported on your site but according to them only a few of their vehicles had this problem and mine is not one of them. i am having it repaired at my own expense and the description the dealer gave me as to what failed is word for word on the recall but they say it is different. *jb | |||
| 01/11/2006 | 44000 | 1 | 09/01/2005 |
| The windshield wipers in my chevrolet s-10 (vin#1gccs14x1v8140751) are defective and chevrolet refuses to fix them. they say no active recall is in effect. driving with no wipers is dangerous and chevrolet says it is my responsibility to fix them. being a chevrolet owner for more than twenty years makes me think twice about buying another one, if this is how they treat their customers. *jb | |||
| 02/23/2005 | 83500 | 1 | 01/01/1997 |
| Dt: the vehicle was in accident where it hit trees. on a rainy day in february as vehicle was going along at or below 55 mph. windshield wipers failed and did not work. driver was unable to see out of the vehicle. driver slammed on the brakes, vehicle hydro planed, and driver lost control. caller unsure if the windshield wipers had failed before. vehicle was regularly maintained. upon leaving the road and upon impact driver sustained feet injuries. *ak | |||
| 03/23/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1997 chevrolet s10 experiencing problems with windshield wiper motor.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer's wipers failed prior to receiving the recall notice. the consumer made an appointment to have the wiper repaired but after waiting the consumer left. the vehicle was taken back a second time but the wait was still long. the consumer request that the part be shipped to him to replaced or have the dealer replace it in a reasonable amount of time. *nm | |||
| 02/24/2005 | 13500 | 1 | 04/20/2003 |
| .while driving home from work in a very heavy down pour windshield wipers failed. consumer tried to get truck to slow down, kost control, and had oncoming traffic on a road with no yellow line. vehicle went across road into a yard and backwards rough a car port into a car. consumer was cited a sthe guilty party in the accident. insuranc ecompany raised consumer's rate by $35 a month, and chevrolet dealer refused to help him. consumer maintained accident was not his fault. *ak | |||
| 01/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently while driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. this caused poor visibility. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the cause had not been determined. *ak | |||
| 11/02/2004 | 70800 | 3 | |
| Consumer stated windshield wipers failed intermittently. recall 03v159000 was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 10/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wiper motor failed, and windshield wipers didn't work properly. this was due to the defect described in recall 03v159000. but this vehicle was not oncluded in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Consumer received a recall notice one year ago for the windshield wipers. the letter stated not to bring the vehicle in unless the problem existed. consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and repairs were denied by the dealer and the manufacturer. they stated that this vehicle was never included in recall 03v159000. *ak | |||
| 08/19/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 10/08/1996 |
| My 1997 s-10 was made in 1996. i did not receive a letter or any other documentation regarding a recall 98v150001. while driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would intermittently work.*ak i would have to pull over to the side of the road or wipe the windshield my self. what can i do about the problem? i have over 100,000 miles on my truck. | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 139373 | 1 | |
| Intermittent failure of the windshield wiper motor. consumer found that there was a recall.*mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they suggested he pay for the repair up front. the consumer paid for the repairs and is now waiting to be reimbursed. *nm | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 1 | 07/15/1997 | |
| While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the mechanic informed the driver that this vehicle was not on a recall. *ak *jb | |||
| 83000 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failed due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. consumer contacted manufacturer, who told consumer that this vehicle was not included in the special policy that recognized this defect. *ak | |||
| 12/04/2003 | 90000 | 1 | |
| While driving in rainy weather, after vehicle was warmed up, front windshield wipers failed. windshield wipers worked with no problem in cold weather. dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.*ak | |||
| 08/07/2003 | 0 | 08/30/1997 | |
| Front windshield wipers fail to operate on an intermittent basis. nhtsa has a recall on this or a similar problem. john l. sullivan, a chevrolet dealer, states that the recall does not cover this item on my 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup. i paid them to get it fixed, since it is a safety issue and i would be negligent not to do so. *nlm | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 4 | 02/01/2002 | |
| The windshield wipers work intermittently and will disengage without warning while in operation. *ak the windshield wiper motor computer board was replaced. *scc | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 9999 | 01/01/2097 | |
| Windshield wipers went intermittently, and then ceased working. dealer states not covered by recall(only 1996 s-10s covered). charged over $400.00 for dealer to fix.*ak | |||
| 2 | 02/15/1997 | ||
| Consumer states that the windshield wipers do not always work, consumer sometimes has to pull on the driver side windshield wiper to get them to start working again. *slc | |||
| 05/30/2002 | 50 | 06/01/2097 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. possibly same defect as campaign no: 98v150001. *ak | |||
| While driving and without warning windshield wipers became inoperable.referred consumer to dealer.*ak | |||
| 06/25/2002 | 3 | ||
| While driving in the rain, windshield wipers stopped working, almost causing an accident.*ak consumer states that the wipers work intermittently. *slc | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 05/01/2097 | ||
| Windshield wipers rarely work. when windshield wipers do work, they stop randomly and most of the time don't start working again.*aki | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers come on intermittently. dealership is aware of problem.*akwindshield wipers goes off (stop working) at various times, this always happens after the truck has been running for a while. *mj | |||
| 05/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| In order to make windshield wipers work consumer must lift hood and tap on motor.*ak consumer experiencing problems with gas gauge. *tt | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 50 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wiper failure - wipers only work intermittently. they work for awhile and then stop for a few mintues and then they start working again. i have some close calls on the highways and interstate.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| I told the dealer about windshield wipers. since i had the truck for a month they would not fix the problem so i just hope windshield wipers come on when i need them. but i found out that i have to wiggle the wires to get them to work. i found that out one day with my kids. *ak | |||
| 09/20/2001 | 12 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers dont work when it's raining. *ak | |||
| 09/19/2001 | |||
| Windshield wipers worked intermittently, resulting in loss of visibility during inclement weather. dealership examined vehicle, and found that windshield wiper circuit board was faulty. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Windshield wipers would not operate during a sudden thunderstorm resulting in reduced visibilty to the point it was necessary to pull off to the side of the rode. wipers later functioned normally, apprears that dampness may have affected their operation. this situation creates an extremely hazardous condition. *ak | |||
| 09/14/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving in rain windshield wipers suddenly stopped. consumer stopped vehicle, and jiggled wires and wipers came back on. consumer has contacted dealer, and they said it was the circuit board going to windshield wiper motor. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. dealer has inspected vehicle, and the manufacturer has been notified. a recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| While using windshield wipers and without any indication windshield wipers would stop working. dealer has been contacted. *ak *jb | |||
| Whenever windshield wipers are in use they would stop on their own. sometimes come back on by themselves. would need to stop vehicle and get out and jiggle wires/ windshield wiper motor or blades themselves to get them going again. this would cause driver to have poor road visibility in rain.*ak | |||
| While driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers become inoperable cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| Windshield wipers are inoperable, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 01/29/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Windshield wipers started and stopped at will. presently stuck in middle of windshield. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1995 | |||
| Windshield wipers working intermittently. this results in inoperative wipers, and a reduction in driver's visibility, increasing risk of a vehicle crash. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall due to vin. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 01/03/2001 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| I cannot believe that these windshield wiper problems have not been recalled. this is a very serious and dangerous problem. as many complaints as there are it is unbelievable that chevrolet is ignoring this very serious and costly defect.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently. vehicle out of warranty.*ak but was not out of warranty when first happens. *yh | |||
| 09/27/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Windshield wiper motor module subject to recalls for earlier model years. replaced wiper motor module at own expense. *ak | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. dealer has been notified. a recall has been issued on similar makes and models; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin.*ak | |||
| Windshield wipers will intermittently fail when it rains. as soon as it dries up, windshield wipers will start. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently, can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under a manufacturer's recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 02/15/2000 | |||
| Windshield wipers working intermittently, problem can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under a manufacturer's recall due to vin. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| My wife and i were coming home from dinner when we encounterd a storm with haevy rains. it seems as if the wind shield wipers don't want to work when its damp or raining heavy. i called detroit and they advised me to go to the dealer i bought the truck from.as they had already lied to me , i took it to my mechanic. he knew what the problem was before i got it out of my mouth real good. he said it was a defective wiper motor and that he had to replace a couple a week. detroit said that they had no knowledge of the problem. the company that my exterminater works for had the same problem and the nurse that takes care of my mom-in-law had the same problem. all vehicles are gm products. will someone have to die before they acknowledge the problem. believe me its not fun driving home in the rain at night.e. *ak | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. a recall h as been issued on similar makes and models; however this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/20/2000 | 8 | 03/15/1999 | |
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the view of driver. a recall has been issued on earlier makes and models; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Intermittently windshield wipers will not move across the windshield, but motor continues to buzz. sometimes windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/01/1997 | |||
| Several time windshield wipers have failed to operate or stopped operating during rain storms. repositioning the cable going to the wiper motor has solved this problem, but the dealer never admitted there was a problem. *ak | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 15 | 01/13/1997 | |
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the view of the driver. a recall has been issued on similar makes/models. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. manufacturer has been notified, dealer fixed the problem at no charge. *ak *ml | |||
| Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers will work for about 20 minutes (15 miles) and then quit. i have gotten out and jiggled wires and got it to work again. upon gut instinct and some knowledge of automible engines, i believe this to be a bad motor for the windshield wipers or a bad wire conection. i don't believe this could have been a fault of owner due to the fact that an owner can not cause a wire short and also feel it is a manufacturer problem for lack of test of windshield wiper motors. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| Nhtsa recall 98v150001 concerning windshield wiper motor on 1996 for same defect on 1996 chev s10. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers are not working at all. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| While in use windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual difficulties which may result in a crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Windsheld wipers become inoperable in rainy weather due to a malfunction within the pulse board. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers became inoperable in rainy weather conditions. dealers replaced the pulse board. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Chevrolet has recalled 1995 s-10 trucks for a safety related problem caused by faulty circuit board in the windshield wiper moters. my 1997 s-10 has the identical circuit board in my wiper motor and is also operating intermittently. why hasn't the company recalled 1997 trucks also when they both use identical wiper motors? any help you can providewould certainly be appreciated! *ak | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. a recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin #. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| 06/27/1997 | 1 | 05/17/1997 | |
| Sharp edge of wiper motor cuts into wiring harness, causing electrical short. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 06/28/2006 | 93120 | 1 | 09/20/2005 |
| Wipers failed without warning while i was driving on the interstate during heavy downpour. managed to navigate vehicle to the shoulder of road with several near misses. discovered on your web site that a problem with wiper control board was identified in 1997 s10's. gm states that my vin falls outside of the recall class (svc. req. #1-420719550) thus my truck was not identified as a part of the recall and was not repaired before this incident. gm refuses to consider my vehicle as part of the recall, i will be required to make this critical repair on my own. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. while parked, the contact noticed the windshield wiper was not functioning. the contact stated he was a mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and determined that the failure was caused by the circuit board. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. kmj | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. while parked the contact noticed the windshield wiper was not functioning. the contact stated he was a mechanic and inspected the vehicle. the contact determined the failure was caused by the circuit board. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. da | |||