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While driving at 20 mph windshield wipers stalled. Months before, windshield wipers only worked intermittently, at least 20 times in one year. Dealer replaced a circuit board but the problem persisted.
While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers stopped and caused poor visibility. Sometimes the wipers remained on although the switch was turned to the off position.
The windshield wipers would come on and go off by themselves while driving in inclement weather. This problem was intermittent, and the dealer was aware of the problem.
- Amsterdam, NY, USA
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While driving in a rain storm at 50 mph windshield wipers failed without warning. Consumer had to pull to the side of the road and shut the truck off to reset module. Then, restarted the truck again and wipers began to work. Dealer stated wiper module needed to be replaced.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently while driving at any speed. Chevrolet issued a recall for this vehicle, but the consumer's vehicle was not involved. Consumer eventually fixed the problem, and notified the dealer and the manufacturer.
Once again my wipers failed to work during a down pour of rain. I had to pull to the side of the road to avoid an accident. My wipers work intermittently or not at all sometimes. Earlier models of this vehicle were recalled for this very same problem. Why hasn't this model been recalled?
While driving in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed to work properly. This was an intermittent problem. Called dealership, and mechanic indicated that problem could not be corrected because of a lack of recall. The windshield wipers would not turn off when they were switched to off position or would not engage.
Windshield wipers fail to turn on when needed. Wipers often stop working while switch is in proper "on" position for operation during rain - very dangerous. Wipers fail to shut off when switched into correct "off" position. Wipers adjust their own intermittent speed.
Windshield wipers were inoperable, obstructing the driver's views. Dealer stated there was not recall on this vehicle. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle was not included due to the VIN.
1998 Blazer windshield wipers sporatically working, stopping, not stopping, no control over speed. Very hazardous when driving in the rain and all of a sudden the wipers stop in the upright position and will not come back on.
Have had problems with windshield wiper motor failures similar to others listed. When turning wipers on in any delay setting or continuous slow, the wipers would quit at random times. Sometimes moving switch to continuous high would get wipers to work again. Sometimes not. Also wipers, when turned off would go to bottom of swipe and come back up 1 inch. I have since taken out the relay circuit board and resoldered connectors to the wiring harness and fixed a partially burned out circuit. Wipers work fine after.
Consumer stated the windshield wipers failed intermittently when in operation. The problem caused reduced visibility when driving in inclement weather.
There was a recall on our 1995 S-10 truck and our 1998 Chevrolet blazier has the exact same part and is also defective also. The windshield wipers on our 1998 blazier donot work some times they won't work other times and sometimes they won't shut off. Our gas pedal sticks when you try to take off.
98 Chevy Blazer; windsheild wipers stopped working in the middle of a severe rain storm. In the vehicle were my wife, my three year old son and myself.
Two things: 1. consistant knocking noise in front end. Had it fixed while under warranty, but it continued at a later date. 2. windshield wiper motor malfunction. Windshield wipers at times will not turn off making driving in snow or rain dangerous.
I am the owner of a 1998 Chevy Blazer. My wipers have ceased to function and there is a large recall on GM vehicles 1994-1997. My vehicle was manufactured in Oct. 1997 and so was the wiper box. The recall was for 1.77 million trucks. I think it should also include the early 1998 (technically they are 1997) vehicle. My VIN # is [xxx]. with GM/Chevy knowing the enormity of this problem, it is no fair that I should have to pay $125 to correct their defect in their product. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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- Newcastle, CA, USA