7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,875 miles

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problem #59

Apr 012002

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work only intermittently. This vehicle not included in recall 98V150001 due to VIN.

- St.Louis Park, MN, USA

problem #58

Feb 012002

Blazer

  • miles
Recall 98 V 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Pitman, NJ, USA

problem #57

Sep 012001

Blazer

  • miles
Windshield wipers fail intermittently during inclement weather which reduces visibility of driver. Dealership determined vehicle was not included in recall campaign 98V150001. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

- Hammond, IN, USA

problem #56

Jan 142002

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers failed during a hard rain while driving. Windshield wipers were recalled, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer was notified.

- Hebron, OH, USA

problem #55

Aug 012001

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Amesbury, MA, USA

problem #54

Aug 012001

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 98 V 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: Windshield wipers work intermittently, manufacturer notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Consumer stated all wipers freeze up at times, also window motor is inoperative.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #53

Oct 012001

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Windshield wipers would randomly stop working. Replaced windshield wiper motor at dealership. Several other Chevrolet balzers were recalled for this exact problem. My particulat model chev S10 balzer 4WD was not included in the recall. I beleive this model should be included.

- Rocky Hill, CT, USA

problem #52

Dec 152000

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Sometimes have to go under hood to shake wiring to work. Consumer was concerned because this vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall # 98V150001/manufacturer's recall 98043. Contacted dealer and wiring was replaced.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #51

Aug 032001

Blazer

  • miles
The windshield wiper works intermittently...I have contacted GM and was told the problem was fixed.

- Groveland, MA, USA

problem #50

Aug 062001

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Also, they stop functioning during performance. Circuit board needs to be replaced. Vehicle is not included in recall.

- Pliny, WV, USA

problem #49

Jul 012000

Blazer

  • miles
Recall 98 V 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: Windshield wipers worked intermittently, resulting in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.

- York, PA, USA

problem #48

Jan 012000

Blazer

  • miles
When driving in rain windshield wipers will just stop working, they may come back on or they may not.

- Stafford, TX, USA

problem #47

Sep 152000

Blazer

  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently, they stop working during operation. Dealer / manufaxcturer notified, and informed consumer vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to VIN.

- Plymouth, MN, USA

problem #46

Mar 192001

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
I have called the GMC about the recalled 1996 Blazer for windshield wipers. According to them they say my vehicle does not fall under the recall. As of 03/19/01 they quit working. I have made several calls and gmac would look into it. I have a reference # that they have given me C01482358.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #45

Mar 152000

Blazer

  • miles
Recall 98V 150 001/ windshield wiper wiring: Vehicle experiencing intermittent working of windshield wipers. Manufacturer notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Kendall, NJ, USA

problem #44

Feb 202001

Blazer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sometimes windshield wipers would be working/sometimes they would not, and sometimes there was a delayed reaction.

- St. Pares, OH, USA

problem #43

Aug 112000

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wiper motor circuit board failure. This vehicle was not included in recall for this safety defect, but the problem is exactly as described in other vehicles which were recalled for this problem. The dealer said that my vehicle did not qualify because the VIN # did not match #'s in the recall. I had to pay for the replacement of the wiper circuit board.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #42

Oct 022000

Blazer

  • miles
Recall 98V150001/windsheild wiper wiring: Windshield wipers work intermittently. This can result in inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver's visibility, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat vehicle was not coveed under that recall due to VIN. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Scranton, PA, USA

problem #41

Nov 071999

Blazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sometimes windshield wipers will not come on and sometimes they will. Consumer is having the same problem as mentioned in recall 98V150001. Consumer states vehicle will not pass inspection because windshield wipers were not working.

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #40

Jan 012000

Blazer

  • miles
Windshield wipers works intermittently in rain, ABS brakes not working properly on wet pavement; pedal goes to floor. Has been to dealer. There has been recalls on both problems, as per manufacturer. But, consumer's vehicle vehicle is not part of recalls.

- Oxenhill, MA, USA

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