Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V159000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1996 to 09/30/1996 | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| 98V150001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1994 to 05/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1557585 | 12/15/1998 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1998 | 02/11/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 15, 1998.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 02054 | 02/21/2003 | 10002567 | Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally p | 09/05/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 02054 | 02/01/2003 | 10001125 | Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt | 04/15/2003 | |
| 98043 | 09/01/1998 | 615106 | Product recall campaign involving windshield wiper motor replacement. *tt | 12/28/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||
| EA02006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/31/2002 | 07/23/2003 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 03V210000 | |
| As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details. | ||||||
| EA02006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/31/2002 | 07/23/2003 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 03V159000 | |
| As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 07/27/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Major failures at 2 years a/c, batt, alternator, fuel pump & differential, | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Power window lock failed. | |||
| 1 | 03/16/1996 | ||
| Right window switch failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 07/13/1999 | 1 | ||
| Mirror on both passenger and driver side malfunctions. yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 12/23/1996 | 3 | 05/08/1996 | |
| Outside rearview mirror flutters/shakes at highway speeds. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/18/2004 | 1 | 12/17/2004 | |
| 1996 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers.*mr consumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at. *tt | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 120000 | 1 | 10/01/2003 |
| Recall 03v159 000 concerning windshield wiper motor: windshield wipers worked intermittently or not at all during inclement weather. the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired for the recall back in 1999. *ak the consumer stated that the problem still exists and the wipers only work sometimes. *tc *jb | |||
| 02/02/2002 | |||
| Consumer states vehicle is experiencing the same problem as recall 98 v 151 001, wiper work intermitted, now really stopping a lot. please provide any further information. mr | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Nhtsa recall 98v150001 visual systems windshield wiper/washer; windshield wipers are intermittent. this truck is not within the recall scope. *mr occassionally the windshield wipers become jerky and move slow. consumer has found that tapping the wiper motor causes the windshield wipers to work. *jg | |||
| 07/29/2002 | 1 | ||
| Previous recall only covered vehicles manufactured until 05/96. mine was manufactured 06/96 and dealer (dadeland chevrolet) will not accept recall repair. windshield wiper failure is intermittent, just as in existing recall for vehicle a few weeks older than mine.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2002 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently, the consumer wipers are experiencing symptoms of recall 98v-150001 yet the vehicle is not included due to vin. *ak *nlm | |||
| 99 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently when its raining and they do not work we sometimes need to stop because of poor visibility. appears to be the same as campaign 98v150001, but my vin is not listed.*ak | |||
| 02/28/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. problem can result in inoperative windshield wipers, increasing risk of a vehicle crash. manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| While traveling in rain and without any indication windshield wipers stopped. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 30 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Wipers fail to operate at times.i contacted chevrolet and was told there was no recall on these. my 1995 chev. 2500pu has the same problem,no recall. my brother has a 1995 chev. 2500pu with the same problem,no recall. my dad has a1994 chev.pu with the same problem ,no recall. my other brother has a 1996 chev 2500pu with the same problem, no recall according to chevrolet on these vehicles. this is a safety issue that in my oppinion warrants a recall. thank you, chris . | |||
| 07/18/2000 | |||
| Passenger seat belt is stuck, would not un or retract from the retractor, leaving occupant without any restraints during a vehicle crash; also 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: vehicle experience a windshield wipers to work intermittently or not at all, causes reducing driver's visibility and increasing the risk of vehicle crash. dealer notified and informed that vehicle vin# was not cover under a mfr's recalls. please provide any further details: | |||
| 10/12/1996 | |||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently. also, when applying the brakes th are grabbing. abs system is kicking in, and kicking the consumer's foot off the pedal engine check light keep coming on. transmission is jerking, and vehicle is idling real fast. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently. *ak | |||
| 10/24/1997 | 1 | 01/26/1996 | |
| The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedalto fade and extended stopping distance. dealer replaced brake master cylinder. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak consumer states abs kicks in before it should and that the brake pedal feels mushy, dealer replaced booster assembly and found air in system on one occasion causing pedal to be hard. wiper blades replaced. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 12/29/2002 | |||
| 1996 chevy suburban windshield wiper motor failure. occured suddenly in a downpour on a moutain highway, near collisions trying to negotiate traffic and find a safe place to pull over. upon having the motor replaced, i found that a recall was effected for this issue that my vehicle was not included in. i wish i had know, i would have fixed the issue anyway. concerened about the other vehicles out there that have not been corrected. | |||
| Consumer states while driving in the rain the windshield wiper inadvertently cuts off, causing low visibility. ts | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2002 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently, the consumer wipers are experiencing symptoms of recall 98v-150001 yet the vehicle is not included due to vin. *ak *nlm | |||
| 06/27/2002 | 20 | 08/01/1996 | |
| While driving windshield wiper motor keeps going out. this could cause an accident. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak *yh | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wipers worked intermittently, at times when consumer went to turn the wipers off, they remained on. *ak *jb | |||
| 06/16/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| 1) major coolant leak from intake/cyl head gasket (left rear of motor) (2) engine trouble light indicates tc 1870 code problem in transmission valve body (3)windshield wipers work intermitently safety hazard (4) a/c dash lights cycle on and off when a/c button is pushed on but fan motor is shut off. all problems are common per dealership service writer | |||
| 1 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| Windshield wipers intermittently failed during operation, causing poor visibility. there was recall 98 v15001; but, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak the windshield wiper motor was repaired before the consumer had accident. *yh | |||
| 02/28/2001 | |||
| Whenever windshield wipers are in use they would work intermittently. this causes visibility to very poor. had contacted dealership for help, and was not able to provide it due to a lack of parts for windshield wipers.*ak | |||
| 02/12/2001 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittenly when turned on. there has been a recall # 98v150001 issued but this vehicle was not a part of recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 01/19/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. this problem can result in inoperative windshield wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash.*ak they replaced the wiper module assembly. *yh | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 1 | 10/10/2000 | |
| This vehicle is experiencing indentical problems as in recall# 8704 98v150000. windshield wipers intermittently operate, reducing driver's visibilty, and increasing risk of crash. manufacturer has advised consumer that this vehicle was not part of recall issused, and will not cover expense for repair.*ak the manufacturer was willing to cover part cost for circuit board inside the wiper motor but dealer wants the consumer to pay for labor. *yh | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 5 | ||
| 98v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: vehicle wipers work intermittently; problem can result in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under manufacturer's recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 5 | 10/31/1998 | |
| Consumer has replaced brakes 5 times; 2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time. dealer said that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. they have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked.*ak pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning. wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure. there is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure. *yh | |||
| 07/24/1997 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failed. yh | |||
| 05/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| Recall 98v150001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/30/1999 | 0 | ||
| Windshield wipers worked intermittently.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| When its raining and windshield wipers are turned on, they will stop unexpectedly in the down position. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2000 | |||
| Recall 98v150.001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers intermittently would stop working during operation. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under. recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 02/16/2000 | |||
| Was driving in the rain & using windshield wipers, when they suddenly stopped working. later, they came back on & then stopped altogether. took vehicle to dealership. mechanic failed to look at wipers. indicated no recall on vehicle. took vehicle to private mechanic & was informed a problem with the solder joint in wiper & it was replaced. *ak | |||
| 02/07/2000 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Pinion seal on rear diff. leaked at 36k miles, fuel injectors clogged at 40k and inoperable oxygen sensor. battery leaked at side terminal (38k miles), corroded battery cables and shelf. winsheild wipers do not go all the way down to the starting position when turned off. currently having problems with starting the vehicle. starter was checked and is o.k. probably electrical, due to leaking battery or a computer problem. | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, causing poor visibility. a recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| Consumer is experiencing the same problem as the described in recall for the windshield wipers. but this vehicle is not included in recall due to vin. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 04/03/1999 | 15 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wiper worked intermittently. the dealer replaced the wiper pulse board and said it was doing the same thing the pulse boards did that were recalled. but the recall was for cars 94 to 5-96, my car was made in 8-96 and was not under the recall. i spoke with chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 claim # 990317773 and was told due to the age and milage of my car they would not cover it. this car is newer than the cars they recalled and has the same problem. additional recalls need to be made on this part. *ak | |||
| 08/14/1998 | 1 | 02/22/1996 | |
| Wiper motor circuit board/wiper delay module. | |||
| 1 | 04/17/1996 | ||
| Wiper control unit failed. | |||