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 08/31/1996 | 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 | |||||
| 97001 | 01/01/1997 | 52092 | Recall 97v-008 - general motors has decided that certain 1996 s/t model pickup trucks fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 212, windshield mounting - these vehicles exhibit a condition where the topcoat paint se | 07/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 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 - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 01/09/1999 | ||
| Consumer stated that the air conditioner (a/c) is not cooling, leakage at the compressor and evaporator, leaking water into the floor, and the a/c fan intermittently has power surge from high to low by itself, heater blews cold air from heater core. *tt | |||
| 05/08/1999 | 7 | 01/09/1999 | |
| Consumer complained that the heater blows cold air, heater core clogged leaking, coolant leaking onto floor, and muddy coolant, a/c was leaking, a/c fan has power surge from high speed to low, a/c compressor was replaced. *tt | |||
| 1 | 11/10/1995 | ||
| Heater failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 04/15/2002 | |||
| While driving and with no warning windshield wiper will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather.dealer notified.*ak *ts | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 10/05/1999 | 2 | ||
| Heater core failure. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 07/31/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway, the driver and passenger side mirror were cracking and vibrating up and down. please fill in additional information. dealer is aware of the problem. *ph | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/23/2003 | 38910 | 5 | 06/23/1997 |
| Second failure of brake vacuum booster on 1996 gmc jimmy 4wd - actual milage 38,910. the brakes on this vehicle have never worked properly since new. i have had it to the dealership numerous times - no better.a rolling non-braking nightmare to drive !! second alternator, 4th battery, rust in automatic transmission,driver's power-window motor @ 30,000 miles his vehicle never been used off-road.*ak it is driven by an older woman to and from work, shopping, & pleasure.*ak | |||
| 08/22/1997 | 1 | 05/18/1996 | |
| Exterior rear view mirror rubber coming out, remote to mirror replaced also. mjs | |||
| 01/02/1996 | 1 | ||
| When the rear windows are rolled down the truck vibratates , makes loud noises . *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| I just need to contact somebody on getting new mirrors replaced for the jimmy, this is a problem that alot of people are experiencing. i think it should be recalled, they are unsafe and could result in a accident. the mirrors (not the unit) vibrates on both sides. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 1 | 12/01/2001 | |
| The mirror on the consumer's 1996 gmc jimmy cracked in the pivot where the mirror adjusted in and out. *nm *sc *jb | |||
| 08/22/1997 | 1 | 05/18/1996 | |
| Exterior rear view mirror rubber coming out, remote to mirror replaced also. mjs | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 08/08/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Consumer stated he experienced problems with the windshield wipers, he had no previous knowledge of recall 98v150001 until it was mentioned, after he had already paid for the repairs and then had to seek reimbursement from the dealer.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/12/2002 | |||
| While driving in the rain windshield wipers would work intermittently. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 12000 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb the problem occurs everytime it rains. the front wipers either won't work at all when it rains or will stop in mid sweep when it rains. the problem only occurs when it's wet. *scc | |||
| 04/15/2003 | |||
| The consumers vehicle experienced the symptoms of nhtsa recall #98-v-150-001 (solder joints) but the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. nlm | |||
| 10/07/1997 | 2 | 08/09/1996 | |
| The windshield wipers stopped working. *jb wiper motor module failed two times and had to be replaced. vehicle not included in recall. *tt | |||
| 01/20/2003 | 87000 | 1 | |
| Consumer's vehicle has experienced the same defect with the windshield wiper as stated in recall #98 v 150 001. the vehicle manufacturing date is outside of the date recalled. ph scc | |||
| 08/08/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Consumer stated he experienced problems with the windshield wipers, he had no previous knowledge of recall 98v150001 until it was mentioned, after he had already paid for the repairs and then had to seek reimbursement from the dealer.*jb | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| I own a 1996 gmc jimmy suv my windshield wipers would intermittently just stop working. they progressively got worse, but would just as mysteriously start working again. i had them checked a couple of times -- motor was fine, switch was fine. in november 2000 during heavy rain my wipers stopped working unexpectedly at about 100kmh/65mph on a major highway. i could not see anything, but managed to exit the highway without a crash. needless to say this is a serious safety hazard!*ak | |||
| 03/30/2002 | |||
| While driving 70 mph windshield wipers were working intermittently.*ak | |||
| 08/08/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Consumer stated he experienced problems with the windshield wipers, he had no previous knowledge of recall 98v150001 until it was mentioned, after he had already paid for the repairs and then had to seek reimbursement from the dealer.*jb | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 50 | ||
| Windshield wipers come on intermittently. dealership is aware of problem.*ak *yh | |||
| 05/14/2001 | |||
| While driving in rain turned on windshield wipers, they came on, and shut right off. they would not come back on. problem keeps occurring. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 10/18/1999 | 4 | 01/09/1999 | |
| Consumer stated that wipers were inoperative when on high speed, wipers will not turn off after using washers, and wipers will not clean the windshileld when on high speed, molding on wiper arm was loose, wiper module was replaced, wiper blades were replaced. *tt | |||
| 04/10/2001 | 100 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Windshield wipers will quit working when its raining then quit again till finally they quit completely.*ak | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| While driving to indianapolis on jan. 30,2001 for business, my windshield wipers would quit working periodically. it was raining very hard and they once stopped while passing another vehicle causing a very dangerous situation. i proceeded to drive on to indianapolis, but staying in the right lane of interstate 74 all the way so as to be able to hit the shoulder if necessary. i had to have the wipers repaired before returning home, and just recently received information that there is a recall for windshield wiper motors on 1996 gmc jimmy. would like reimbursement for work done to replace motor so that i could travel home safely.*ak | |||
| 12/27/2000 | 12 | ||
| Consumer attempted to turn windshield wipers on, and they would not work. they have been doing this about dozen times. *ak | |||
| 10/05/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| I was on the highway going at the speed of 45mph when the ball joint on the front passanger tire broke, causing me to go through 3 lanes without warning and almost flipping my car over. this is not the first time where i have almost lost my life due to manufacturer defects. last year while driving on the highway, the wipers went out on me in the middle of a thunderstorm. the wipers died out on me a total of 6 times in the last 2 years with over 10 visits to dealers for repairs. the ball joint cracking caused the cv boot to be damaged, the stabilizer lines were damaged, the line cover was damaged, and the dealer found that all 4 ball joints were severly bad - not because fo driving but manufacturer defect. the car is only four years old how could so many things be bad on a car that isn't even 4 years old. the warrantly co. and manufacturer refuse to be responsible for damage caused to other components because of the broken ball joint. the engine cooler line is also bad, including the clamp which has been replaced already by outside source. the wipers have shut down more than once and it took over 10 visits to get them fixed - including paying out of pocket expense of $433.00. the car has almost cost me my life more than 6 times on the highway at high speeds. sorry to say - this car has been nothing but a death trap from day one. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| While driving in rain the driver was unable to see out of windshield due to windshield wiper failure causing poor visibility. the wipers work intermittently. *ak | |||
| 05/23/2000 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. windshield wipers go off and on. *ak | |||
| 03/30/2000 | 5 | 05/28/1999 | |
| Recall 98v150 001/windshield wiper wiring & 99i006000/gmc abs : received two recalls notices. dealer refused to honor recalls because of a salvaged vehicle, and informed consumer that repairs would be at consumer's cost. *ak *yh | |||
| 08/12/1999 | |||
| Windshied wipers work intermittently. when consumer is driving on the highway in the rain he has to reach outside of the window and shake the wiper blades to make them come back on. *ak *ml | |||
| Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/26/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Turned on wipers they did not come on tried all positions -wash, mist all delay positions, low, high. only got load humming. previous failure was on 7/19/99 when wipers suddenly stopped in upposition in rain. | |||
| 07/19/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| While driving in heavy rain windshield wipers stopped in full up position. when i pulled off road i could here humming from under dash even when wipers in off position. stopped when engine shut off. restarted engine wipers still not operable still humming and smell like electrical. when washer lever pushed wipers went down. turned back on worked normal for now dealer cant look at till next wk. *aky | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rear washer leaking fluid when tailgate is down, new valve and loop installed in system. mjs | |||
| 10/18/1998 | 07/27/1998 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed. | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 12 | 05/20/1998 | |
| Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. *ak consumer states wipers will be on and then stop, sometimes they will restart again, on one occasion, during a heavy rainfall, the wipers were on and then stopped with no warning, causing a dangerous situation due to very limited visibility, the dealer replaced the pulse wiper board. *slc | |||
| 05/05/1997 | 1 | 12/18/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers: when driving wipers will cut off, have to turn switch off and turn back on to get them to start. this is an intermittent problem. causes very poor visibility, especially in hard rain. took to dealer with no results. *ak module and pulse wiper control was replaced. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wipers failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 05/02/2004 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Nhtsa recall# 03v 159 000 windshield wiper motor cover.vehicle was not included in the recall. however, the consumer stated a recall noticed was received from the manufacturer, and they were denying consumer the opportunity to have this resolved. *ak | |||
| 07/16/2003 | 3 | 09/30/2002 | |
| The consumers vehicle experienced the same problems as stated in recalls 01i018000 lower ball joint; recall 03v159000 windshield wiper motor, and transmission. recall number unknown. dealer will not repair because vin was not included. *ak the dealer replaced the left lower ball joint due to a cracking noise. while driving through the snow, the consumer wasn't able to use the 4wd because the transfer case needed to be replaced. the windshield wipers were intermittent, a loud cracking noise had come from the right side of the vehicle when turning the steering wheel. the service dealer stated that the only problem was the transmission which had a leak and the ignition switch. *scc *jb | |||
| 07/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states windshield wipers failed intermittently. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 05/09/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the windshield wipers worked intermittently. *jb | |||
| 08/02/2002 | |||
| Windshield wipers on vehicle will intermittently work. contacted dealer, and dealer stated that vehicle was not part of recall 98v150001. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2002 | |||
| Windshield wipers work only intermittently. there is recall 98v150001, but this vehicle is not affected by recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Windshield wipers will intermittently work. contacted dealer, and dealer noted that vehicle was not included in recall 98v150001. *ak dealer refused to assist in replacement. gm refused to pay for replacement component. wiper fails after engine is warmed up. *tt | |||
| 11/25/2001 | |||
| Windshield wipers operate intermittently during inclement weather. dealership examined vehicle and determined solder joints near wiring harness connector is cracked. the vehicle is not included in recall campaign 98v150001 due to vin. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy conditions due to a malfunction within the solder joints. vehicle not included in recall 98v150001 due to vin. *ak | |||
| 51 | 03/03/1999 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed intermittently, causing poor visibility. manufacturer claimed recall 98v150001 did not include this vehicle due to vin although it had same defect.*ak *slc | |||
| Windshield wiper motor works intermittently when in use. took vehicle to mechanic and had windshield wiper motor repaired. problem reappeared. found a technical service bulletin on windshield wipers, but dealer refused to repair motor.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| Consumer's complained regarding random operation of windshield wipers. this vehicle was not part of nhtsa recall 98v150001, although, it was showing a similar problem. please provide any additional information/attachments.*aik | |||
| When traveling in rain and turning windshield wipers on wipers would work inttermittently. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 4 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. there has been a recall issued for same make/model and year; but, this vehicle was not a part of recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable in rainy weather conditions due to a malfunction with the solder joints vehicle not included in recall 98v150000. *ak the curcuit board containing the wipers malfunctiones due to the solder joints shuting down the wipers without warrning. after that sometimes they worked sometimes they did not. *yh | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| Intermittenlty windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of the driver. a recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model; however this vehicle not included due to vin.*ak | |||
| 07/25/2000 | 3 | ||
| Was driving in the rain with windshield wipers on. suddenly without warning, windshield wipers stopped working. this caused driver's visibility to be poor. stopped vehicle & got out & jiggled wires & wipers. they failed to start again. also, hit wiper motor before windshield wipers restarted.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 20 | 12/01/1996 | |
| While driving wndshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. after a few minutes windshield wipers come back on, and sometimes they do not. dealer has been contacted about problem. truck was not included in recall # 98v150001, and could not be serviced free of charge. problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 06/28/2000 | 25 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Windshield wipers stop working and only hum. if i shake wiring harness at motor it will start working again. gmc says there is a recall for 1996 gmc jimmy for wiper problems like mine, but my auto was not included in recall. it is strange to me that my problems is identical to the others, but not one to recall. is it possible they have made a mistake. is my family safety not important as the other 1996 gmc jimmy owners. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers work sometimes but more then often do not work. i called gmc as there was a recall but they tell me my vin number was not part of the recall. the recall was a month before i bought the truck. why do i have the same problem but i'm not part of the recall? on the brakes- it was recalled for the antilock on a volunteer basis. i took it in for the computer adjustment as per the recall fix, they said it was done and a week later, on the same road it first happened to me, a light changed, i hit the brakes (not hard) and antilock kicked in and the pedal went to the floor and i almost crashed as my heart went into my stomach. long before the recall, i had my truck into gmc many times for brake problems and even wrote letters that describe the recall long before i know there was one! gm says my truck brakes are fixed but they're not. the wipers they won't cover. other then these problems and that the engine idles rough and is rough at low speeds, i really like my jimmy!!*ak | |||
| 06/04/2000 | 6 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Windshield wipers stopped during a rain storm, this has happened 5 times previously. this problem was a recall on the 1995 blazers and jimmys, but not on the 1996 models even though it is the same part used on both years, according to a parts person at a gmc dealer ship. fortunately no one in our family was injured. i am having the problem fixed at my expense, due to the fact that gmc will not pay for the defect. i feel i should be reimbursed for this for this dangerous defect, and this problem should be corrected, by recall, before serious injuries occur. sincerly, ronald l keller *ak | |||
| 02/15/2000 | |||
| Recall 98v150001/ windshield wiper wiring: ongoing problem with windshield wipers intermittently stop working during operation. this vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2000 | |||
| Windshield wipers intermittently stop working during operation. dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Motor for the rear winshield wipers has failed, causing poor visibility, also, oxygen sensor has failed , tsb has been issued. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1999 | |||
| Recall # 98v150001 gm/windshield wiper wiring; the windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. problem has gotten so bad that the wsindshield wipers do not come on at all. problem was reported to the dealership. consumer was told that truck was not included in recall due to vin. wiper module was replaced at owner's expense. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 12/27/1999 | |||
| While driving with windshield wipers working windshield wipers would fail without warning or notice. this is an intermitten wiper problem. so far has happened 3 times. the wiper failure problem would cause poor visibility for the driver. last time it happened was in a snow storm on 12/26/99. been in contact with dealer & wiper circuit board was cracked. dealership & manufacturer indicated that vehicle was not included in recall (#98v150000 & #98v150001) due to being out of manufacturer's date. owner feels vehicle should be repaired free of charge since experiencing the same windshield problem as mentione din the recall. *ak | |||
| Ther is an electrical problem in the circut board that effects the windshield wipers. dealer is not responding to consumer to have her vehicle fixed. | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers intermittently stop working when operating. this condition causes poor visibility. dealer notified of recall # 98v -150 000 gmc / windshield wiper wiring. dealer informed consumer vehicle was not part of recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| Consumer received recal 98v043 for the windshield wiper motor failure. recall repairs were done. however, the problem continues. windshield wipers do not operate properly. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Rear windshield wiper motor failed, recall denied due to unit being in rear not front. (98v-150) mjs | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failed prior to recall, consumer replaced unit, however denied reimbursement becaused dealer did not previously replace defective unit. | |||
| 09/03/1998 | 3 | ||
| While drving vehicle about 50 mph windshield wipers stopped working without a reason. happened three times. also engine went out while driving vehicle about 45 mph. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 10 | ||
| While traveling in rainy weather consumer would put on windshield that would not work without being on high speed. please privide further information. *ak | |||
| 11/12/1997 | 6 | ||
| Whenever driving in rainy or snowy weather & have the windshield wipers on, they periodically stop for no reason. had called the dealer & the mechanic said that repair could not be done at this time. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1997 | 1 | 12/18/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers: when driving wipers will cut off, have to turn switch off and turn back on to get them to start. this is an intermittent problem. causes very poor visibility, especially in hard rain. took to dealer with no results. *ak module and pulse wiper control was replaced. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| The windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wiper to be inoperative. while in use the wipers will stop working ,but if placed the wipers in high position the wipers would be functional again. cause unknown. please provide details. *ak | |||