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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 145000 | ||
| Inner door handles quit working | |||
| 01/30/2003 | |||
| Nhtsa#98-v-150-001:vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. shoulder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently. consumer states intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the drivers view. this vehicle is not include due to the vin# dealer notified. ts | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 01/08/2002 | 1 | ||
| #1, i spent 1,164.73 to have my anti-lock brakes repaired at a dealer. i found a safety recall of 1.4 million reports of brake failure,with kelsy-have parts (kcb4and ebc4units).why if i had to spend over $ 1,100.00 to have my truck repaired was i not notified????? #2 my emergency flashers button is jammed and the dealer wants 485.00 to repair. i had the windshield wiper repaired. why is my emergency equipment failing? and there is no recall notice!!!! #3 my emergency brake cable and handle-both broke. how much is a dealer going to rip me off to repair. #4 i had to repair the cold solder joints on my hot/cold switch so my a/c would run cold. once again the dealer wanted to replace the whole unit-rip me off!! #5 why after almost 100 years cant a car maker build their cars better rather than causing the consumer to keep the parts/service industry booming. if my old man wasn't shot by a ?!@#$% fighter plane i would buy from the ?!@#$%, but i have no choice but to buy american (because i am one)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6 one last thing when i had my fuel injectors cleaned the f/n dealer just pumped almost 60 lbs of air in my tires.(some cleaning)??????*ak | |||
| 02/08/1995 | 1 | 12/04/1994 | |
| Defroster inoperative, causing poor visibility. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| Ac failure at 20,000 miles - abs failure at 90,000 miles- intake manifold gasket at 95,000 miles- winshield wiper failure at 95,000 miles- power window failure at 100,000 miles. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 10/05/1999 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| (1) mirror: plastic frame cracked and broke, hangs down loose & rattles. (2) wiper pulse module failed during rain storm-owner replaced module-why isn't this vehicle covered along with the other 1,557,585 failed units for this model? | |||
| 04/10/1995 | 1 | 12/04/1994 | |
| Rear view mirrors inoperative, causing poor visibility. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| After recall 03v159000 repairs for windshield wiper motor were performed windshield wipers continued to quit working while in use. dealership refused to examine the part they installed. *ak | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor failed. there was a recall issued for the vehicle; however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 05/03/2000 | 0 | ||
| Rear windshield wipers work intermittently, and consumer has to shake windshield wipers to get them to move. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper failed to operate, reducing driver's visibility and increasing the risk of an accident. *bf recall campaign: the consumer read about recall 98v150001 concerning windshield wiper failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair but was told that his vehicle was not included in the recall. *nm | |||
| 01/08/2002 | 1 | ||
| #1, i spent 1,164.73 to have my anti-lock brakes repaired at a dealer. i found a safety recall of 1.4 million reports of brake failure,with kelsy-have parts (kcb4and ebc4units).why if i had to spend over $ 1,100.00 to have my truck repaired was i not notified????? #2 my emergency flashers button is jammed and the dealer wants 485.00 to repair. i had the windshield wiper repaired. why is my emergency equipment failing? and there is no recall notice!!!! #3 my emergency brake cable and handle-both broke. how much is a dealer going to rip me off to repair. #4 i had to repair the cold solder joints on my hot/cold switch so my a/c would run cold. once again the dealer wanted to replace the whole unit-rip me off!! #5 why after almost 100 years cant a car maker build their cars better rather than causing the consumer to keep the parts/service industry booming. if my old man wasn't shot by a ?!@#$% fighter plane i would buy from the ?!@#$%, but i have no choice but to buy american (because i am one)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6 one last thing when i had my fuel injectors cleaned the f/n dealer just pumped almost 60 lbs of air in my tires.(some cleaning)??????*ak | |||
| 09/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| The windshield wipers stopped operating during inclement weather which caused poor visibility. when the wipers stopped operating, the turn signal switch made a loud clicking noise. please provide further details. *nlm | |||
| 09/04/1997 | 0 | ||
| Consumer states when it rains their windshield wipes intermittenly, and only when the engine is cold. this prevents them from clearly seeing the road when it is raining. | |||
| 08/02/2002 | 06/01/2098 | ||
| Windshield wipers work intermmitently. mostly raining or wet conditions. going on two years now. i see this relates to recall 98v150. however, the gmc dealer used my vin number and did not find recall applicable to this. why not? i know of many others and even the dealer said he gets at least one a day for this problem. he is charging $149 to replace the wiper circuit. others have gotten this covered under recall. can i get gmc to cover this? | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| While driving windshield wipers stopped working. contacted dealer, and dealer refused to do anything.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 50 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Nhtsa # 98v150001, covers my vehicle and the manufacturer said my vehicle is not covered according to my vin. i was never notified of a recall but the windshield wipers only work when they want to with no prior warning. we replaced the motor at our own expense.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| I also have a 1996 gmc yukon vin #3gkec18r7tg511604 no safetyd efec tmentioned. *ak | |||
| 9999 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Gm recall #98043 windshield wiper failure due to corrosion/faulty solder joints on circuit boards. *ak | |||
| 05/25/2001 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on highway during a rain storm front windshield wipers stopped working, causing poor driver's visibility, which caused driver to pull off to side of the road. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak there is a recall regarding this, 98v150001, however consumers vehicle is not included. *slc | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| The vehicle's wipers failed, consumer was notified by an independent mechanic that this component was recalled, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer but was told that his vehicle was not included in recall 98v-150, the vehicle was within range of vin's, the consumer believes the scope of the recall is too narrow and that it should be broadened to include other gm vehicles. nlm | |||
| 03/30/2001 | 15 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Intermittent wiper and washer operation - same as other complaints - dealer and gmc both state vehicle not included in recall (nhtsa 98v15001, and mfg.#98043) based on vin number. there are obviously many failures not included in recall- what does it take to get gm to include this vin in the recall??*ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 7 | ||
| Solder joints near wiring harness connector cracked, causing windshield wipers to work intermittently. this vehicle not included in recall 98v150001 due to vin. eventhough the problem is the same. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/17/1995 | ||
| Windshield wipers malfunctioned while in use which caused visual difficulty, and may resultin a crash. there is a recall for this problem; but, this vehicle is not included in recall due to vin although it has the same problem. *ak the widshield failed intermittantly since the vehicle was purchased. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer did not receive recall 98v150001 and paid to have windshield wipers fixed, dealer is refusing to pay for recall repair, consumer requests reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 5 | 09/01/1995 | ||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. in one occasion, i was forced to drive 46 miles with inoperative wipers. | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Windshiled wipers will quit working when it's raining, causing poor visibility due to defective solder joint of motor . consumer contacted manufacturer, and claimed consumer's vehicle was not included in recall due to vin although it has same defect.*ak (recall # 98v-15) | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 46 | 12/01/1994 | |
| No summary | |||
| 1 | 04/18/1995 | ||
| Prior to recall windshield wiper pulse module failed (98v-150). yh | |||
| 05/15/2000 | |||
| Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. sometimes windshield wipers come on after 5 or 10 seconds. most of time, it takes anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour before operation continues. problem was reported to the dealership/ manufacturer, and has not been corrected. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 09/15/1998 | 10 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Abs brake system fails in slippery conditions. brake pedal goes almost to floor and truck feels like it wont stop . have almost had accidents a few times when there should have been plenty of time to stop. when this happens there is a growling nois from under the car. front brakes wear out rear brakes hardly worn after 85000 miles as though they are not being used. wiper moter stopes intermittantly in rain . high speed does not work. when not working cannot drive car in rain . have had stop while driving which is dangerous. found that you have listed a recall . however the gmc web site did not offer this information. as second owner of record i should have been notified . my daughter was first owner and to my knowledge she was never notified of any recalls. | |||
| Windshield wipers sporadically work. also, windshield wiper fluid reservoir malfunctioned. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/20/1999 | |||
| While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers stop working, causing poor visibility when needed most. can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently. *ak | |||
| 02/08/1999 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| No summary | |||
| 1 | 07/16/1997 | ||
| Windshield wiper circuit board solder joint is cracked at plug connector causing them to fail intermittently, dealer refuses to repair under recall (98v15) due to vin. nlm | |||
| No summary | |||
| 06/21/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1998 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| Windshield wipers would fail to work properly when they are in use. this is an intermittent problem. consumer will be taking vehicle to dealer. *ak *yc | |||
| 07/04/1999 | 10 | 06/01/1998 | |
| The wipers will stop all of a sudden or they just won't operate when the switch is turned on. if i tap on the wiper motor/control module assembly under the hood, the wipers will usually begin to operate again. they may stop again at any time though. see similar comment odi id: 821798. | |||
| Windshield wipers stopped working during performance. sometimes they wont come on at all. this is an intermittent problem. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/06/1999 | 5 | ||
| Wiper motor will turn off without warning and possibly cause an accident | |||
| 07/26/1999 | |||
| While traveling the windsheld wipers would work intermittently. as of july 26, the windshield wipers would not work at all. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers cut off during performance and may or may not come on for at least 20 minutes. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| No summary | |||
| 11/01/1994 | |||
| Windshield wipers would fail to work properly when they are in use. this is an intermittent problem. *ak *yc | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Winshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, causing poor visibility and increasing the risk of a collision. vehicle not included in recall 98v150001 due to vin #. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers will turn on and off intermittently, causing poor visibility. this vehicle not under recall due to vin although it has same defeect. *ak | |||
| 06/03/1999 | 20 | ||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently, and sometimes they won't work at all. manufacturer is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers are inoperable. a recall has been issued on previous models, but this vehicle was not included due to vin although it has the same defect. the dealer will repair the vehicle. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 09/02/1997 | 30 | 01/01/1995 | |
| The windshield wipers quit working at various times. i usually have to stop and raise the hood to bump the wiper motor assembly with the side of my hand. so far, they have started to work again after such an operation, but the problem is getting more frequent. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers will stop working intermittently causing a poor visibility. consumer was not included in recall, but has repaired the defect. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers aren't working consistantly. -( ac delco part # 12463017 ) *yc | |||
| 02/11/1999 | 50 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Nthtsa numbers 98v150000 and 98v150001. gmc said my vehicle is not affected. however, i had the exact part replaced on feb. 11, 1999. | |||
| 02/19/1998 | |||
| When trying to use windshield wipers the windshield wipers are working intermittently. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wipers failed. | |||
| 06/06/1997 | |||
| The windshield wipers will go off while being used, and do not come back for a day or two. the dealer is aware of the problem. the problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1995 | 1 | 12/04/1994 | |
| Windshield washer inoperative. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 10/11/2000 | 70774 | 1 | 10/11/2000 |
| Nar 02/28/2003 mr the consumers windshield wiper would not operate at all. *cb | |||
| 1 | |||
| This vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in windshield wiper recall 03 v 159 000; but the dealership was not able to perform recall repairs within a reasonable time frame.*ak | |||
| 10/12/2003 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall v 03v159000; however, this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak *ph | |||
| 09/29/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall 98v150001 concerning windshield wiper wiring. dealer made the repairs, but the problem still exists due to a broken bolt holding the motor in place. the dealer refused to fix the bolt.*ak | |||
| 09/11/2003 | 103369 | 2 | |
| Consumer took vehicle in to dealer to have the windshield wiper motor circuit board and cover replaced due to a recall order. the vehicle works worse now than it did before it was brought to the dealer. windshield wipers were working intermittently, and currently they only work when they are turned on high. dealer informed the consumer that vehicle needed a windshield wiper pulse control module at a cost of $160.00. *ak *nm | |||
| 08/10/1997 | 100 | 08/01/2095 | |
| I contacted general motors when i found out they had a recall on the windshield wiper failure. they told me my vehicle was not on the recall even though it fits the recall criteria. they want me to pay for a diagnosis before they will offer 10% off for replacement parts and labor. the little man doesn't stand a chance without the help of orginazations like yourself. thanks for being here. gene seelig.*ak | |||
| 06/08/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2095 | |
| Windshield wipers failed in heavy rain on freeway at 70 mph. very scarry. tapping wiper motor or pulling on wiper arm restored function (unsure which worked). becker in spokane says my truck is not covered by recall due to wrong vin. $83 to get new pulse board installed and it seems only dealers carry the part. *ak | |||
| Solder joint near wiring harness connector has cracked, causing windshield wipers to work intermittently. vehicle is not included in recall 98v150001 due to vin. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 10/11/2001 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer was contacted. feel free to provide any further details on this matter.*ak | |||
| Windshield wipers quit working. this happened intermittently. had to replace faulty wiper pulse board. contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing they could do. contacted gmc, and they stated vehicle was not under recall, and there was no problem. *ak | |||
| 04/05/2001 | 10 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently when they feel like it.i found 2 recalls at your site on the wipers for 1995 sierra and went to dealer to check on recall.he checked vin # and said too bad not covered it was not built at the recalled factories.this truck was built 9-94 serial # 1500181 and should be covered.for safety reasons you should recall all 1995 sierras for faulty wipers,gm is fudging on a safety problem. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 15 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I will be driving along on the freeway and it will start raining real hard and suddenly the windshield wipers won't come on.. i have to pull over as soon as possible, because visibility is nil..in the beginning of this problem i could get them started again by trying the wiper switch , off and on many times..i now remove the fuse, clean it, and replace it. they work again for awhile..until the next time it happens. seems to be getting progressively worse with time. i need to get this fixed as soon as possible, since i drive 60 miles round trip , daily..i live in a very rainy state.. i knew nothing about this recall in 1998 or 1999, since i bought the vehicle used. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2000 | 3 | ||
| 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. when this occurs, the driver has to get out of vehicle to pull on windshield wiper arm to get it to operate. dealer/manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *ak *yh | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| According to nhtsa campaign id number: -98v150001 and gm tsb number 98043 there is a recall for my vehicles model year to replace windshield wiper control module because of defective solder joints. my truck has this failure, but gmc refuses to repair it because my vehicles vin is not covered in their recall. according to nhtsa the recall could affect as many as 1.5 million vehicles, but i've found reports that say gm only repaired about 70,000. i also read that this matter is already under investigation, but that report was 6 months old. is there a current investigation? can you offer any additional information? *ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 23 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Windshield wipers would quite intermitently sometime not coming back on at all. reported problem on several occasions spoke with manufacturer and dealership. was told that this vehicle is not included in recall even though same problem. the last time contacted gm they advised that it had been added so made appointment with dealership and took day off to get fixed and then was advised that it wasn't after all. spoke to gm again was advised that they made a mistake and more or less to get over it and just pay to get it fixed. this vehicle was not made in the factory where the defective parts were identified and the mileage on the vehicle would make it invalid anyway. in addition the a piece of the frame on the divers seat has broken causing the seat to rock. have also been advised that i was on my own in fixing this one (estimate $500 from dealership). *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Windshield wipers work only intermittently, there is a recall this vehicle was not affected due to vin. *ak | |||
| 05/06/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving down the road and turning on windshield wipers, they will not work about 30 minutes. later, windshield wipers will kick in. currently, windshield wipers do not work at all. consumer feels this is unsafe because if it's raining may really need windshield wipers to operate. consumer has yet to contact dealer. please provide any further infomation. *ak | |||
| 05/25/2001 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on highway during a rain storm front windshield wipers stopped working, causing poor driver's visibility, which caused driver to pull off to side of the road. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak there is a recall regarding this, 98v150001, however consumers vehicle is not included. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wipers come on intermittently, and at times stuck. dealership is aware of problem. *ak vin was not included in recall 98v150001. *slc | |||
| 06/06/2001 | |||
| Recall 98 v 150 001/ windshield wiper wiring: vehicle experiencing windshield wipers to work intermittently. this can result in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility and increasing risk of a vehicle crash; manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Nhtsa campaign id no. 98v150001 (mfg. campaign no. 98043) gives relief to gm sierra owners who have had windshield wiper failure but is limited to gm sierra's manufactured in certain plants. unfortunately i have had the identical failure yet my vehicle was manufactured in a plant not included in the recall. i feel like the materials used in my vehicle are identical to the others and yet can get no relief for this poor and dangerous workmanship. please let me know if all gm sierras are to be included under this campaign (and mine is omitted in error) or if gmc is correct in telling me i am just out of luck. sincerely, chris villines (chris@salinecounty.org). *ak | |||
| 03/15/2001 | |||
| Windshield wipers do not work all of the time. there is a recall 98v150001 regarding this issue. however, manufacturer informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers only work intermittently. there is a recall, but this vehicle not affected due to vin. *ak | |||
| Consumer contacted dealer and manufacture in reference to recall 98v150001/ manufacturer's recall 98043. both dealer and manufacturer have indicated that this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin although consumer's vehicle experienced same type of problem as stated in recall. while driving windshield wipers worked intermittently, causing poor driver's visibility. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. there is a recall on windshield wiper motor, but this vehicle is not affected due to vin. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| Gm and dealership vista chevrolet in las vegas, nv refused repairs or reimbursement for repairs as required by product safety recall campaign bulletin no. 98043 dated september 1998. if they are correct that our vehicle was not covered by this safety recall, then the scope of the 1998 recall was too narrow, as demonstrated by the failure of this same part in our vehicle. we finally paid an independent garage to replace the defective part in december, 2000. gm should be required to expand the scope of the recall to include ours and similar vehicles.*ak | |||
| 05/05/1997 | 20 | 09/01/1995 | |
| The windshielf wipers have been a problem for years, but since use of this truck is discretionary and off road for the most part, i never did anything about it. the wipers failed completely on an interstate at night in the rain; i could not see anything. i also could not shake the wiring harness or tap the circuit board to get it to start again, like i have done in the past. i was told there is a recall on this (tsb#98043), but the dealer who took over for the one i bought it from said that it does not apply to my vehicle (vin). why not? it is the exact same problem on the same vehicle type/size/etc. if the recall does not apply, it should. the new dealer says they will look at it for $75, and then fix it (with perhaps a credit being given for the repair). i figure that the $75 is to pay for the fix, to a problem that is endemic, affecting similar vehicles. please help. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers work only intermittently, a bump in road is enough to stop them from operating properly. *ak *jb | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was showing same defect as stated in nhtsa recall 98v150001. manufacturer informed consumer that his vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak consumer states wipers work intermittently and cause poor vision. *slc | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 20 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers will work only intermittently for years. currently, have stopped working. there is a recall on this make/model; but this vehicle is not included due to vin. *ak *slc | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently and periodically, stopped working completely. there has been a recall issued under 98v150001, but tmanufacturer has advised that this vehicle was not a part of recall due to vin. *ak *slc | |||
| 12/07/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Sometimes the windshield wipers come on and sometimes the wipers will not come on, truck not included in recall (98v-150), repairs made at owner's expense. cj | |||
| Windshield wipers will turn on and off intermittently causing poor visibility. consumer states it is the same defect as recall 98v150001 indicates, but this vehicle is not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| 11/13/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| I called the nhtsa office and reported this by phone in november 2000. they took the same information and said that i would receive a form in the mail to sign and return. the form has never been received. the dealer service tech. thought this would be covered under the recall.(this is how i found out there was one) when the service manager checked, he said it did not fall into the list of vin #'s. when i contacted general motors about this issue, they said that i was not covered under the recall that is already going on. my vin # was not on the list. i had the dealer replace the circuit board at my cost. i would like to see the recall expanded and my money reimbursed. thank you! *ak | |||
| 11/27/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers will intermittently fail in cold weather, causing poor visibility. manufacturer claimed vehicle was not included in recall 98v150001 due to vin although it had same defect. *ak | |||
| 06/03/1999 | 1 | 09/15/1995 | |
| When driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers work intermittently, causing poor driver's visibility. also, recall 98v150001/manufacturer's recall 98043, did not include this vehicle. consumer had replaced wiper board, not problem since replacement. *ak *slc | |||
| 02/20/2000 | 6 | 02/01/2000 | |
| I had windshield wiper module replaced on nov.2,2000,i had heard there was a recall on the wiper module,and had it checked out by the gmc dealership in fort smith,ar.thinking it was on the recall list,but it wasn't, even though it was defective and operated intermittiently& erratically like the recall.if it is doing the same as the recall wiper module,shouldn't it be looked into? it cost $65.03 to have this replaced.i don't mind paying for it if it was worn out,but if it was a factory defect,i would like to be reimbusred and also if it is a factory defect.thank you,rebecca mccall. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermitently. dealership is aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| 10/24/2000 | |||
| Recall 98v150001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently, can result in inoperative windshield wipers which would reduce driver's visibility, and increase risk of a vehicle crash. dealer/ manufacturer notified, and informed that nothing coukld be done. feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 999 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak | |||
| 04/30/1999 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| My issue is that my vin is not listed in the recall...nhtsa campaign id number 98v150001. my truck is the exact same year and model and is experiencing the identical issue as the stated recall of mfg. campaign # of 98043 or nhtsa campaign id of 98v150001. can i get my vin added to the list so i can get this corrected. don't understand why my truck would not be included in the recall when it is the same year,model, and problem as the recall. thanks for your time. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Involved with recall gmc says not my vehicle, purchase new circuit board at a cost of $51.00 and insa. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| When driving in rainy weather conditions and when windshield wipers are needed, windshield wipers are inoperative which causes poor driver's visibility, problem is intermittent. consumer has noted recall number 98v150000/manufacturer's recall 98043. dealer and manufacturer both stated this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers will quit unexpectedly during rain or fog. had circuit board replaced once second circuit board doing same. mechanic said gm was replacing some according to vin numbers cannot get dealers to check both dealers say their computer for vins are not working very dangerous quit while passing a semi in heavy rain on a curve. very lucky i did not wreck truck. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 1 | 09/30/1995 | |
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable , obstructing view of the driver. a recall has been issued on the vehicle's make/ model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2000 | |||
| Recall 98v0150001/windshield wiper wiring: vehicle experiencing problem with windshield wipers to work intermittently, this condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. dealer notified and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 04/22/1998 | 20 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Dear sirs, my problem actually began a couple of years ago, although it only happened once while we were on a trip, it happened again about 6 months later, lately the problem has become more frequent, as this only happens during a rain, it makes driving dangerous and sometimes impossible, my windshield wiper problem was addressed by my dealership and i was told that the problem was the circuit board, i was informed that this very problem was addressed in a recall ( #98043), but after checking my serial #, i was told my truck wasn't covered, this doesn't make sense, how can a recall be issued for a specific problem to a vehicle and be associated with one series of serial #, and yet the same problem shows up on other serial # of the same make & model, sounds like someone needs to widen the scope as to the coverage on this one? nhtsa campaign id number: 98v150001 thanks, respectfully yours, danny a. devore. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wiper works intermittently. consumer took vehicle to dealership, and the mechanic told him that this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers worked intermittently. consumer took vehicle to dealership, and dealership told her that this vehicle number wasn't included in recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 01/20/2000 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Recal 98v150000, windshield wipers work intermittently. motor has sound, but no motion. consumer will be contacting the dealer. *ak | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 0 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle is experiencing the same problems as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 8990. manufacturer has advised consumer that this vehicle is not a part of the recall due to vin. windshield wiper would shutdown automatically while in motion. *ak *ml | |||
| 20 | |||
| Windshield wipers will fail intermittently during operation, causing poor visibility.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 20 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers rarely work when activated and then only briefly. if wires are jiggled at circuit box, wipers will work briefly. existing recall 98v150, but this vin not covered although symptoms are the same. *ak | |||
| 06/06/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. dealer notified, and informed comsumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 10 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| At various times when the windshield wipers are operating, they quit working, after a period of time they restart working. then they quit again. is there something on this problem. dealer says its a wiper module problem and they have replaced lots of them. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. consumer stated that the circuit board was cracked. *ak | |||
| 6 | 09/28/1995 | ||
| When using the windshield wipers in a rain storm they intermittently will stop working. vehicle has to be restarted to get them working again. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1999 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| (1) mirror: plastic frame cracked and broke, hangs down loose & rattles. (2) wiper pulse module failed during rain storm-owner replaced module-why isn't this vehicle covered along with the other 1,557,585 failed units for this model? | |||
| Windshield wipers will turn off during operation , causing poor visibility. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 10 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable, obstructing the view of the driver. a recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. manufacturer has been notified. *ak *ml | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 11/13/1994 | ||
| Sometimes windshield wipers will come on and sometimes the wipers will not. dealer was contacted about this problem. owner was told the vehicle was not included in recall # 98v150000 gm/windsheild wiper motor due to vin.problem was corrected at owner's expense. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers sporadically work. also, windshield wiper fluid reservoir malfunctioned. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers stopped working during a rain storm, consumer had to pull over and wait before driving in the storm. windshield wiper began working again, and the would not shut off when turned to the off position. the dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, causing poor visibility. a recall has been issued on the vehicle make/model. however this vehicle was not included under the recall due to vin. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| Windsheild wipers quit working in the middle of operation. operation does not continue unless driver pushes the wiper blades. sometimes the driver has to wait 15-20 seconds before operation continues. vehicle was taken to the dealership. owner was informed that vehicle was not included in recall # 98v150001 gm/windshield wiper wiring. due to vin. the problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| This vehicle has the same problem with the windshield wiper motor, that gmc already has a recall . but this vehicle is not covered by the recall.dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently during rainy conditions, they will cut off, then stop operating. there is a recall for the problem, but this vehicle is not included due to vin. *ak *yc | |||
| 11/01/1995 | |||
| Windhshield wipers will turn off intemittently during operation, causing poor visibility. *ak *yc | |||
| 09/20/1998 | |||
| While driving windshield wipers are working intermittently.this problem only happens in the rain.there was a recall but this vehicle was not included in recalls 98v150001;98v150000 due to vin. please provide any futher information. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers will quit working during operation, causing poor visibility. *ak | |||
| Windhshield wipers will turn on and eventually quit,inoperative causing poor visibility. *ak | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, causing poor visibility. a recall has been issued on vehicle make and model, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 01/10/1995 | |||
| Windshield wipers malfunctioned affecting driver's visibility which resulted in a crash. this vehicle is not under recall although it has the same problem due to vin. recall (98v150000). *yc | |||
| Windshield wipers quit working during performance, and sometimes they don't come on at all. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Windshield wiper works intermittently or not at all during rainy weather resulting in poor visibility, recall does not include vehicle due to vin and location of manufaturer (98v-150). nlm | |||
| 08/02/1999 | |||
| Windshield wiper modular was not working. consumer cannot drive in the rain. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1999 | |||
| Windshield wiper working intermittently while on. wipers would turn itself while running or start running again if switch left on. dealer contacted and informed that it was not under a recall. can nhtsa help or provide additional information. *ak | |||
| 12/18/1998 | |||
| Windshield wiper motor fails to work. windshield wipers were not operating in different modes. sometimes not come on/or will not function in intermittent mode at all. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. sometimes the wipers do not come on at all. dealer/manufacturer are aware of this problem. the problem has not been corrected. truck not included in recall # 98v150001 gm/windshield wiper wiring due to vin. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently while on/ or will not come on when switch is turned on. dealer/manufacturer notified. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1998 | 1 | 03/08/1995 | |
| Windshield wiper circuit board failed. | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Nhtsa campaign id number 98v15000 states that dealers will replace wiper motor circuit board and cover on vehicles manufactured from aug 1994 to may 1996, however the dealer and factory both said my truck isn't covered under this recall even though my truck has this problem. they won't tell me why my truck isn't covered and they refuse fix the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1998 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with windshieild wiper motor. windshield wipers do not operate when turned on. manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Recall 98v150000, windshield wiper motor recall. this vehicle is having the same exact problem, but vehicle is not included in the recall. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wiper motor failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 08/20/1999 | |||
| Upon turning on the windshield wipers, they don't come on regularly, inadvertently. dealer indicated the problem is in the switch box. *ak | |||
| 07/06/1998 | 07/17/1996 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed during a rain storm, causing a near miss collision because vision was impaired. | |||