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 - 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 | ||||||
| EA97022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/23/1997 | 07/02/1998 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 98V150002 | |
| It is alleged that while driving, the wipers can stop causing a sudden loss of visibility. | ||||||
| EA97022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/23/1997 | 07/02/1998 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 98V150001 | |
| It is alleged that while driving, the wipers can stop causing a sudden loss of visibility. | ||||||
| EA97022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/23/1997 | 07/02/1998 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 98V150000 | |
| It is alleged that while driving, the wipers can stop causing a sudden loss of visibility. | ||||||
| PE97028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/17/1997 | 10/23/1997 | WINDSHIELD WIPER | ||
| All seven complainants stated that, while driving, the alleged wipers stopped causing a sudden loss of visibility | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 08/14/2002 | 79000 | 1 | |
| I had problems with my 1995 gmc windshield wipers working intermittently,and one day,on my first day back to work as a teacher,it rained horribly and the wipers wouldn't work. i paid a lot of money to firestone to get them fixed. now i read there was a recall and never received any info. and have lived at the same place for 18yrs.. sewell motors in dallas,tx sold me the vehicle in 1995. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 05/26/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving and and without warning side mirror will fall off, causing a distraction to the consumer. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 08/19/1998 | 0 | ||
| Driver's side rearview mirror fell off without a reason and now the passenger's side has the same problem. dealer and manufacturer were contacted. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1996 | |
| A new truck shouldn't have window & door problems. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| The handle that rolls up the window broke off, causing serious finger injuries. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 01/20/2008 | 4 | 04/10/2005 | |
| While driving, the wipers can stop causing a sudden loss of visibility. *tr | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 30 | 02/08/2001 | |
| While driving windshield wipers would work intermittently. dealer has offered repairs but at consumer's expense. *ak dealer would fix problem if vehicle was a 1995 model. *slc | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers work only intermittently. there is recall 98v150000, but per gmc this vehicle is not affected due to vin. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1997 | 4 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Transmission(auto) failure : flywheel shattered due to bad torque converter and flexplate(july 23,1996) starter bolt broke while driving at 55mph. starter had to be replaced.(may 24, 1997). starting difficulty. starter bad and replaced again, plus replaced bad flexplate/flywheel again for 2nd time(aug 26, 1997). starter shorting out. replaced starter for 3rd time(sept 9,1999). catalytic converter malfunction and replacement, muffler also replaced(dec. 13, 1997). windshield wiper failure, pulse module bad(aug 16,1996) and wiper failure again intermittantly, replaced under recall(sep. 1, 1999). seatbelt driver's side retractor broken, replaced under warranty(aug 26,1997) seatbelt passenger replaced under recall (sep 1, 1999). window crank handle snapped in two while cranking window down. sharp jagged edges cut hand and fingers.(sep 1 ,1999). horn inoperable on several occasions, twice when i needed it to alert an encroaching vehicle which almost hit me. this problem was unable to be reproduced at the dealer service center. still a potential safety problem/liability(may 15, 1997-ongoing intermittantly, and dealer would not replace unit). throttle stuck open at high speed (45-50mph) on at least five occasions, causing me great fear, extremely dangerous potential for accident(may 1996 to present). | |||
| 05/15/1997 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with intermittent windshield wipers. manufacturer notified and informed no recall on consumer's vehicle; nhtsa recall # 98 150 0001. seeking nhtsa help in this matter. although vehicle may not be on recall, it has a similar defect. *ak | |||
| 5 | 10/25/1995 | ||
| I contacted the dealership on 6/30/98 because of another safety recall of the seat belts, but the representative on the phone told me he had no knowledge of this condition, even though i heard about it on national news and your web site. i consider this to be a potentially life threatening manufactures defect. | |||
| 07/04/1997 | |||
| Windshield wipers operate intermittently. they don't come on sometimes otr stop sometimes when they are on. | |||
| 11/01/1994 | |||
| Windshield wiper & washer failed prior to recall 98v-150000. | |||
| 09/03/1997 | 20 | 11/02/1994 | |
| Ea97-022; when traveling in rainy weather conditions the windshield wipers turn off without prior warning causing poor visibility. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/06/1997 | |||
| Ea97022; windshield wiper failure; sometimes when using the windshield wipers, the wipers shut off and sometimes the wipers will not come on at all. the dealer is aware of the problem. not able to correct because the problem will not repeat while at dealership. *ak | |||
| 05/18/1998 | 5 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wiper system fails intermittently. | |||
| 02/12/1998 | |||
| While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers will become inoperative, causing the driver not to see. took the truck to the dealer and they cannot find any problems in the windshield wipers. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers failed, causing poor visibility. | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 5 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers fail without warning. | |||
| 10/20/1997 | |||
| Ea 97-022; consumer states while driving the windshield wipers can stop suddenly, resulting in loss of visibiliity, consumer also states the problem is intermittent. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| Ea97022, windshield wipers, sometimes when using the windshield wipers they would stop working. sometimes the wipers would not come on at all. other times when turning off wipers, the wipers would not turn off. the problem has been corrected. *ak | |||
| When driving in inclement weather windshield wipers will become inoperative, causing the consumer to drive without visibility. dealer cannot find problem. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 6 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers fail intermittently. | |||
| 09/03/1997 | 6 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers fail sporadically. dealer cannot determine cause. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 12/31/1994 | ||
| Windshield wipers fail intermittently, affecting visibility during rainy weather, especially during night. *ak | |||
| 03/18/1997 | 5 | ||
| Whenever driving in the rain, the windshield wipers would stop. this does not occur every time. it causes the driver to suddenly lose visibility. dealer cannot locate problem. (ea97-022.000). *ak | |||
| The windsheild wipers will at intervals become inoperable, causing poor visiblity in rainy weather conditions. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/30/1997 | 3 | 08/05/1995 | |
| Windshield wiper: when driving in the rain the wipers shut off automatically, came back on and shut off again, causing poor visibility. *ak consumer states that dealer cleaned electrical contacts, however this did not remedy the problem. *slc | |||
| Vehicle windshield wipers do not work properly in the rain. owner notes problem is intermittent, and dealers have not looked into problem. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1997 | 4 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wiper assembly failed. | |||
| Ea 97022; in down pour, heavy rain, windshield wipers will stop operating. has to be move for it to restart. this is a intermittent problem which can result in an accident. *ak | |||
| 10/21/1997 | 2 | 04/15/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers have stopped operation during rainstorms twice. both times happened at night. | |||
| Pe97-028; when traveling in rainy weather conditions the windshield wipers will stop working, causing sudden loss of visibility. consumer has yet to contact the dealer. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers fail to operate at various times. | |||
| 05/12/1995 | |||
| Windshield wipers will sometimes operate and sometimes not work; their sporadic operation affects visibility in inclement weather. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| While driving in rain windshield wipers stop working with no prior warning. they work intermittently. also, windshield wiper control module had to be replaced. please contact dealer. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 30 | 02/08/2001 | |
| While driving windshield wipers would work intermittently. dealer has offered repairs but at consumer's expense. *ak dealer would fix problem if vehicle was a 1995 model. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle not included in recall number 98v150001. solder joints near wiring harness can crack, causing windsheild wipers to become inoperable. *ak *jb | |||
| 02/08/2001 | 2 | 09/17/1994 | |
| Consumer was traveling about 15mph inside of a shopping parking lot and there was thumping noise underneath vehicle when applying brakes. vehicle brakes didn't hold. *ak brake loss was due to speed sensor failure and was replaced. wiper noise was due to wiper motor failure which the dealer replaced. *yh | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 11/30/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers will intermittently fail during operation, causing poor visibility. dealer and manufacturer claimed that this vehicle was not included in recall 98v150000 due to vin although it has the same defect .*ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty and may result in a crash. there is recall # 98v150000, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin although it has the same problem. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1999 | |||
| While driving vehicle the rain windshield wipers failed to work properly. would stop on their own. would sometimes work & at other times would not work. its an intermittent problem. will be taking vehicle to dealer to have wipers checked. problem like recall #98v150000/001. contacted manufacturer, and informed consumer that vehicle made in jun 1994, but recall was vehicles made in august of 1994. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers will intermittently fail, causing poor visibility. recall 98v150000 was issued, but vehicle not included under recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers would stop operating while on. dealer/mfr. were notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a recall due to vin, although it has the same defect. can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak | |||
| 02/16/1998 | 1 | ||
| Windshiled wiper motor failed prior to recall notice. (98v-150) nlm | |||
| 05/14/1999 | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers will stop. a recall ha been issued by the manufacturer, this vehicle was not included. *ak | |||
| Windshield wiper motor operates erratically, sometimes the windshield wipers work, but when they are needed in a storm they will just quit. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 11/13/1997 | 1 | 10/04/1994 | |
| Windshield wiper motor failed. | |||
| 04/05/1995 | |||
| Windshield wiper failure. | |||
| 06/08/1998 | 0 | ||
| Windshield wipers only work sometimes when they are turned on. but sometimes cut off without a reason. this problem happened each time wipers were used. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| The windshield wiper motor works sporadically. sometimes the wipers will fail while driving. dealer has not seen. *ak | |||
| 11/30/1997 | 3 | 08/05/1995 | |
| Windshield wiper: when driving in the rain the wipers shut off automatically, came back on and shut off again, causing poor visibility. *ak consumer states that dealer cleaned electrical contacts, however this did not remedy the problem. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 09/09/1997 | |||
| Ea970233; windshield wiper, the windshield wipers stop while operating, the switch has to be turned off and on a couple times before the wipers will work again. the problem has not been looked at by dealership. *ak | |||