10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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Consumer states the windshield wiper motor was working intermittenly, but now has failed completely. This has resulted in poor visibility during the rain.
- Pompano Beach, FL, USA
Windshield wipers would stop working intermittently. Dealer has been contacted.
- Claremont, CA, USA
Windshield wipers stopped working during a downpour almost resulting in a collision. From the people I talked to at the parts department GMC knows this problem is there and hasnt done anything to fix it.
- Fulton, IL, USA
Vehicle Transport 5 children and handicapped wife-- if wiper motor goes out during travel at high rate of speed an accident will occur/ we have just gotten lucky. 2 auto places said that part is on recall from Chevrolet but can't find any definate information or recall number to complain to Chevrolet. My kids range from 16-4 and I would hate for an accident to cause their lives if it can be avoided. Is their a recall on this part" what is the recall number" thank you.
- Owensville, MO, USA
Windshield wipers quit at will. Sometimes they will come back on by jiggling some wires under the hood. During a rain storm when needed, they really don't come on. Dealer has been contacted.
- Ocala, FL, USA
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Sometimes windshield wipers come on, and sometimes they do not. Sometimes, if wiring harness is moved operation will continue. Dealer was notfied about the problem. Owner has been informed that van was not included in recall due to VIN, and would not be serviced free of charge. Problem has not been corrected.
- Carteret, NJ, USA
Windshiel wipers intermittently quit working, just like my 1996 Blazer and 1997 K3500. This is a serious problem involving what appears to be all of GM's vehicles where the wipers quit working at critical times or may not begin working when needed. Please help consumers today.
- Danville, IN, USA
Windshield wipers work intermittently.
- Marrietta, CA, USA
When windshield wipers are needed they are inoperative, causing poor driver visibility which could cause a crash. NHTSA recall 98V150000/ manufacturer's recall 98043/ windshield wiper motor failure does not include this vehicle due to VIN. Also, consumer claims that same part, number 12463017, is being used on the Astro.
- Newark, OH, USA
Windshield wipers are failing intermitently in the rain.
- Port Orange, FL, USA
Ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to operate properly. Whenever switch is turned on, wipers may or may not work. Dealer / manufacturer notified and informed vehicle was not under recall due to VIN.
- Midwest City, OK, USA
The windshield wipers have worked intermittently since March 1997, at which time we took it to selman Chevrolet and were told that the warranty time had elapsed and we would have to pay the $80 - $100 for repair. The cost has prohibited us from repairing them. Now we hear that there is a recall on the same part for windshield wipers in Blazer, Suburban, etc. We feel that the part should be replaced for astrovan owners also. Please help us to get this taken care of in a timely manner. Thank you and thanks for having people available for us West coast people. That was very helpful to be able to talk to a real person that late in the day.
- Orange, CA, USA
Rear wiper motor functions intermittently. Opening and closing the rear hatch temporarily fixes the problem. It has done this since the vehicle was purchased but dealers have refused to replace the wiper motor because the motor worked when inspected by a technican. Not a safety hazard but a nuisance.
- Redstone Arsenal, AL, USA
The windshield wiper motor has not completely failed but on a number of occasions has seized while in operation nearly causing accidents. Dealer refused to replace wiper motor while under warranty because it had not completely failed and worked when inspected by the technician.
- Redstone Arsenal, AL, USA
Windshield wipers will quit working during operation, causing poor visibility.
- North Olmstead, OH, USA
While driving on highway traveling approx 55 mph in a heavy rain storm, all of sudden the windshield wipers stopped working. Contacted the deale, not able to help. Vehicle not under recall due to VIN, and not under warranty.
- Eagle Lake, MN, USA
Windshield wipers work intermittently. When activated they don't function as they should at times, and other times they work fine. Their is a recall, but this vehicle is not included due to VIN.
- Olatahe, KS, USA
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. A recall has been issued on various makes and models, however this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer has repaired the wiper motor at owner's expense.
- Sanford, NC, USA
Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable, resulting in poor visibility. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The dealer has repaired the vehicle.
- Tyngsboro, MA, USA
- Clearwater, FL, USA