Windshield wiper intermittent failure.

- Irvine, CA, USA

: the contact stated while driving the windshield wipers work intermittently. This occurs every time the wipers are turned on. They will work only for short periods of time. The wipers will only start back working after the vehicle is turned off and restarted. The vehicle has been inspected by an independent mechanic. It was determined the washer motor is failing. There is an NHTSA recall, 03V159000, regarding the windshield wiper/washer. The VIN was not included in the recall.

- Evergreen, CO, USA

Owning this vehicle has been a nightmare and a financial drain. Windshield wipers worked when they chose, replaced wiper motor due to defective part. Upper and lower ball joints all had to be replaced. Wheel bearings had to be replaced. A/C stopped working, had it looked at and recharged and it still doesn't work. Fuel gage didn't work, replaced fuel sensor and sending unit. Rear wiper quit working, replaced rear wiper motor, a few days later it does not work again. Replaced water pump, have replaced ABS only to get a recall after the fact with no reimbursement. Wears through brake pads entirely too fast. Replaced alternator and battery twice. Rear hatch does not unlock with key. Headlights are so dim they might as well not exist. Water leaks into interior on drivers side due to a bad seal. Idler arm needs to be replaced. Gas pedal sticks. Now heater fan works sometimes. Reading through the complaints we are all experiencing the same problems and nothing is being done about it. Recalls issued on some vehicles but not all? now I hear GM put a bad intake manifold gasket on these as well as several other cars (1997) and did not issue a recall because it is not a safety matter! this causes antifreeze to leak into the engine and ultimately ends in a repair of at least $1500. After my experience with this vehicle I will be purchasing soon and it most likely will not be GM. Sad since my dad worked for them for 30 years. They should be held accountable for putting a bad product on the market and leaving us to dry.

- Traverse City, MI, USA

I recently purchased a 1997 Chevy S-10 Blazer. A couple of weeks ago I noticed that the windshield wipers would work sporadically, and sometimes not at all. I researched this issue and found on different internet forums that others had an issue with this too. I then did a recall search and found nothing under 1997 Chevy Blazer, however, under 1997 Chevy S-10 (my Blazer is the S-10 model) a recall pertaining to exactly what I am experiencing (NHTSA campaign id number: 03V159000). I then proceeded to contact my local Chevrolet dealer, and with no avail, was told that my particular model was not included. So I then contacted Chevrolet directly, and again was told it was not subject to this particular recall. In the recall summary, it states "on certain minivans, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles." I would like to have this matter taken care of without any financial impact on my part. Obviously I am experiencing exactly what the recall states.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Windshield wipers did not work. The consumer call GM and they indicated there was no recall. There was one on the same vehicle a year older. The consumer has had problems with the wipers for 6 months and now they don't work.

- Mcfarland, WI, USA

Erratic windsheild wiper blades on my 1997 Blazer S-10. The wipers will not come on sometimes unless the wiper arms are moved by hand. When that happenes, it is difficult at times to get them working. There was a recall on the wipers for the 1996 balzer and the 1997 S-10. My vehicle has the exact same wiper system as both of the recalled vehicles. My vehicle needs to be recalled and repaired.

- Chester, VA, USA

While driving in the rain the windshield wipers stopped working. Manufacturer stated there were too many miles on the vehicle to make the repairs at no cost. Recall campaign: NHTSA item number: 10001125. The consumer referenced campaign number 03V159000.

- Bensalem, PA, USA

Nar 02/10/2003. The consumer had numerous problems with the vehicle. The air bags deployed for no apparent reason, the windshield wipers failed, the manifold gasket failed, the turn signals went out, 2 batteries failed within a year, the alternator and belt failed, the oxygen sensor and A/C compressor failed.

- Midland, TX, USA

Ball joint upper control arm broke as I was driving today. Since I purchased this 1997 Blazer I have had nothing but problems-the windshield wipers fail, the water pump has been replaced the fuel pump has also been replaced. This vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. I just found out that most of these problem have been recalled I was never notified. I purchase the vehicle used at a local dealership, whom by the way did not tell me of any of these recalls. I have had very serious and dangerous problems with this vehicle.

- Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

My windshield wipers are not working. There is a short in the wiring or something because the motor will run but the wipers won't move.

- St. Augustine, FL, USA

Defective windshield wipers on 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The consumer received a letter in the mail which stated the windshield wipers were possibly defective and the repair should be done by Feb. 24,3004. The consumer missed the deadline and was told also that the vehicles mileage was over 70,000 miles.

- Oakland, CA, USA

My windshield wipers only work part time. They may come on and work for a short time and then stop without warning or not come on at all.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

Consumer stated that fuel gauge was giving wrong readings. She ran out of gas on a busy highway because fuel gauge indicated that she had full tank when she did not. Also, consumer complained about windshield wipers. Windshield wipers worked intermittently. Windshield wipers could come on, and then stop. Consumer could not get them started again. She had to wait.

- Marietta, GA, USA

While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, L and pulled over. The cause had not been determined at this time.

- Butler, PA, USA

While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers came on and went off on their own. This was an intermittent problem. There were also many occasions were an accident could have occurred.

- Freeport, TX, USA

While driving at any speed consumer had to depress the brake pedal very hard to get the vehicle to slow down. Also, right rear door will not open, windshield wipers, and the electric windows worked intermittently.

- Cedar Hill, TX, USA

Wiring bundle holder above transmission one of which goes to the transmission switch fails and lets wiring bundle fall on transmission and rubs the coating off of the wiring causing electical shorts; daylight headlights, transmission failure ( nothing wrong with transmission)interior lighting goes out or stays on all the time causing battery to go dead overnight, burning of wiring especially under dash and at fuse box and transmission switch (no fire resulted, unhooked battery removed fuses, and had wire replaced to transmission switch then trasmission worked; no failure of swicth just wiring, wiper and night light failures and more. Transmission auto repair says it is number 1 failure and happens all the time. The dealer said I needed a new transmission. This is a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. I still have electral problems I have to get fixed. Some recalls were made on this auto that may be due to this shortage caused by wiring bundle falling above the transmission.

- Mcalester, OK, USA

Consumer states that windshield wipers fail intermittently when driving, resulting in no visibility during inclement weather.

- Chelmsford, MA, USA

Problems with front ball joints, winshield wiper blades, and fuel pump.the front ball joints were replaced also the wind shield motor had to be replaced. The consumer had to get a new fuel pump for the cost of $400. Consumer fells dealership should be responsible for repairs.

- Lemont Furnace, PA, USA

Intermittentedly windshield wiper became inoperable obstructing the drivers view.

- Louisville, KY, USA