Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 05/31/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Fuel pump failed at 21000 miles. right rear side window has major wind noise. dealer has replaced latch, but wind noise still exists at normal highway speeds. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 07/13/2004 | 1 | 12/30/2002 | |
| The power mirror control switch on the driver side shortage out, which rendered the exterior mirrors from operating. the consumer was unable to adjust the mirrors for proper side visibility. please provide any further information *ts | |||
| 106000 | 1 | ||
| The dealership refused to install a fused jumper harness as stated in the rearview mirror switch recall 03v093000, because the switch was defective. *ak *cb *jb | |||
| 02/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that drivers side mirror caught on fire.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 03/02/2005 | 2 | 05/15/1998 | |
| Recall campaign 03v093000 concerning rear view mirror switch: consumer stated the automatic lock failed to operate after recall repairs were performed. notified the dealer, who informed the consumer that the problem had nothing to do with the recall. consumer stated that the vehicle was not experiencing any problem with the automatic lock until this repair was done.*ak when auto was taken back the desk service manager took a look at vehicle and said the button was sticking. which was causing both doors not to lock. which had never been a problem before until afterwards, they told the consumer the button needed replacement. *bf | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 05/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wipers became inoperable. a recall has been issued on similar makes and models. however this vehicle is not include due to the vin#. *nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 1 | 07/11/1998 | ||
| The consumer stated the windshield wiper motor failed. *ak the consumer stated the module was replaced. *jb also the turn signal lights were replaced because of a burned out bulb. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 08/04/1999 | 1 | ||
| Windshield is delaminating. the dealer was notified about problem. the problem has not been corrected. please provide any furhter details. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 89000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado, while using the windshield wipers they had suddenly stopped and a buzzing sound was coming from the windshield wipers. after the buzzing sound had stopped the windshield wipers had began to work properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the probe central module needed to be replaced. the current mileage is 225,000 failure mileage was 89000. bl updated 10/20/09 *cn updated 10/22/09.*jb | |||
| 05/31/2005 | 6 | 11/01/2004 | |
| Dt: contact states while driving vehicle the windshield wipers will stop working for approximately 5 minutes, then start back working. the vehicle has not been taken to a service dealer. this has happened about 5 or 6 times. *ak | |||
| 09/17/2003 | 116000 | 100 | 09/17/2003 |
| Dt: the windshield wipers stopped working without warning. the vehicle has not been taken to dealer. *jb *tt *nm | |||
| 08/16/2001 | 45000 | 3 | 02/12/2001 |
| Front windshield wipers would intermittently operate while the switch was in the off position or not operate at all. dealer was notified and informed the consumer that this problem was not covered under a recall.*ak *jb | |||
| 02/15/2004 | 8 | ||
| When driving the vehicle in the rain the windshield wipers failed. as a result the drive had to pull off the road. the owner has contacted the dealership but the problem still occurs. please provide any further details. *nm | |||
| 5 | |||
| Windshield wipers stopped operating during inclement weather. dealer informed the consumer that repairs would be made at consumer's expense. consumer was not willing to pay for a manufacturing defect. dealer did not inform the consumer of what had to be replaced or repaired. *ak *la | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 40000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 |
| At any speed windshield wipers operate poorly. at times consumer had to get out of vehicle, go under the hood, and tap on the actual wiper motor. manufacturer and dealer were aware of the problem. 1996 and 1997 vehicles of the same make/model were on recall. *ak *la | |||
| 75000 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall *ak *ph *nlm | |||
| 50000 | 1 | 11/20/1997 | |
| The windshield wipers have been intermittent for about a year. *ak *ts | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 87000 | 2 | 02/01/2002 |
| While driving, using the windshield wiper(s), they had become inoperative without warning. the dealer had been contacted. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 01/06/2003 | 82222 | 09/12/1998 | |
| Transmission went out it started that when you put it reverse it didn't want to go then put into drive then reverse it worked. then while driving we pulled into parking spot and tried to reverse it was totally gone. windshied wipers stop working on and off. you can hear the motor they won't move and at most times it effects the windshield washer fluid so it doesn't work. | |||
| 85000 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wipers failed to work when needed. *jb ph *jb | |||
| 05/09/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the windshield wipers failed to operate. *jb | |||
| 05/07/2002 | 51000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 |
| The consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem with the windshield wiper as stated in recall 98 v 150 001, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to vehicle identification number. *nlm ph *jb | |||
| 06/12/2001 | 657233 | 1 | |
| The vehicle experienced the problem as stated in recall 98 v 150 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 08/31/2004 | 87000 | 1 | |
| While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 12/31/2007 | 61850 | 1 | 12/27/2007 |
| The wipers stopped working. it needs a new motor.*cn | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wipers on my 1998 chevrolet silverado pickup don't work all the time. the wiper motor appears to be the same as the 1997 chevrolet pickup for which a recall has been issued. *nm | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wiper motor intermittently does not work. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair. | |||
| 11/29/2003 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the contact stated that on november 29, 2003 they windshield wipers would work intermittently. recall campaign# 00000165325 was issued for the windshield wiper motor, however this vehicle was not included due to vin. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer, and they suggested that the contact would have to pay out of pocket to have the vehicle fixed. the contact stated that this was the same circuit board failure that was mentioned in the recall. the consumer could hear a noise coming from windshield wiper motor like it was attempting to work. *ak (11/15/05) *sc | |||
| 06/02/2005 | 112000 | 01/01/2004 | |
| Dt: consumer states: the windshield wiper motor has a short in it, the windsheild wipers will just quit. if you pull over and wiggle a plug then they'll work, but will quit again going down the road.*ak | |||
| 01/14/2005 | 71775 | 2 | 10/19/1997 |
| Windshield wipers just quit during operation. switching between pulse and continuous operation sometimes restores operation, but they quit again. problem seems to be getting worse.*ak | |||
| 11/30/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off intermittently. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the vin number was not included. *ak | |||
| 08/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving in inclement windshield wipers operated on their own. and intermittently they failed. this caused poor visibility to the driver. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home. the cause had not been determined at this time. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off on their own. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and dealer was aware this was an intermittent problem. *ak | |||
| 05/09/2004 | 86000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 65 mph in a rain storm the windshield wipers suddenly quit working. this resulted in poor visibility. when this occurred consumer immediately pulled over to the side of the road and waited until the rain storm stopped. this happened because the solder joint near the wiring harness connector cracked. the windshield wiper motor circuit and cover needed to be replaced as stated in the windshield wiper wiring recall 98v1500001. *ak *nm | |||
| 03/05/2004 | 85000 | 2 | 12/01/1997 |
| While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the consumer indicated that 1997 and 1999 siilverdao's were recalled for wiper problems. *nm | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 124000 | 1 | 08/12/2002 |
| As described in the windshield motor failure issues concerning the 94 to 97 chevrolet pickup truck models, my 1998 silverado extended cab is experiencing the same exact defect. i have no idea how many failures it has had because it is a consistent problem. this issue has been going on since april of 2003 and has gotten progressively worse. i almost totaled out my truck in dallas back in october during a rainstorm due to system failure. they pretty much work when they want to. and its usually not when i need them. same part as in 97 issues, same problem, but no recall or replacement. really makes me want to buy another chevy truck!!! yeah right!!! | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving intermittently windshield wipers stopped working. dealership was unable to detect the cause of problem. *ak | |||
| 09/05/2003 | 58679 | 1 | 07/09/2001 |
| While driving in the rain windshield wipers worked intermittently. *ak the wiper motor recall did not cover the consumer's 1998 silverado, only up to 1997. the vehicle experienced the exact same symptoms stated in recall 03v-159000. *ph *nm | |||
| The windshield wiper module malfunctioned and was replaced in august 2002. please provide details. | |||
| 05/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving the windshield wiper came on and then went off. this was an intermittent problem. *nlm | |||
| 08/21/2002 | |||
| While driving in a heavy rain storm windshield wipers quit working without warning, almost causing an accident. contacted dealer. there was a malfunction in the module unit in the motor.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wiper not covered under recall notice due to vin. nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 70000 | 100 | 11/01/1998 |
| 1998 chevy. silverado p/u truck. wipers began stopping in july 2005. have to stop in driving rain to move wires at control/motor outside. extremely dangerous in heavy traffic, no place to stop. safety of self and family in extreme danger. web is full of complaints yet no recall, or is there? please advise asap. i am tired of jeopardizing my life and that of my family due to gm failure to notify me and thousands of others of this problem and proper way to repair. does not occur just once, but almost every time wipers are required. next question about incident date is misleading-does not occur just once, but many times. *jb | |||
| 05/27/2003 | 63600 | 3 | |
| On 5-27-03 i was traveling in the left hand lane of interstae 83 crossing the south bridge, over the susquehanna river. it was raining hard at the time and my windshield wipers stopped working. i could hear the motor running but the windshield wipers were not moving. i was able to make my way to the shoulder of the road, with very limited visibility, and pull off the road without accident. when i took the vehicle for service the following day i was told that chevrolet was aware of the problem but no recall had been done to address it. the circuit board for the wipers needed replaced. the wiper failure had occured two other times in the past, but i was parked at those times and in no danger of an accident.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 85000 | 07/26/2002 | |
| I own a 1998 chevrolet silverado, 4x4, extended cab, 1/2 ton and it has a malfunction of some sort in the windshield wiper motor or computer module of the wipers. the wipers will not activate when they are turned to the on position immediately as they should and once they finally do activate, they randomly and sporadically move and will not respond when i turn them off on the wiper controls switch. the vehicle is equipped with relay, variable speed and it does this no matter what speed setting it is on. once they have been shut off on the control switch, they continue to keep going until i literally shut the vehicle off. then they stop in the upright, vertical potion. living in arizona, i don't have to deal with a lot of rain, but when it does rain, it is a very frustrating and frightening time. i have a relative with a 1997 silverado, 4x4, extended cab 1/2 ton that has the exact same problem and he received a recall notice from general motors about this and has had his situation fixed. i want to know if my vehicle is covered under that recall. it was manufactured in 04/98. please help find some information on this recall and what vehicles are affected. thanks neil. *nlm | |||