4.1
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 29,143 miles
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: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. There was an NHTSA recall, # 98V150001, regarding the visibility: Windshield wiper/washer. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
- Pace, FL, USA
The windshield wiper motor on my 1998 Chevy Blazer is showing the same defects as the recalled wiper motor on the 1996 and 1997 models. The intermittent sometimes does not work and causes the wipers to get stuck or not work at all. This is a very serious safty issue.
- Rockhill, SC, USA
Windshield wiper motor fails intermittently.
- Dittmer, MO, USA
Consumer states windshield wipers are inoperative. Dealer notified.
- Newport News, VA, USA
Consumer stated while traveling in rainy conditions, the windshield wipers stopped working. The dealer stated the wiper motor needed to be replaced. There was a recall but it did not involve the 1998 Blazer. The consumer had to pull to the side of the road.
- Owatonna, MN, USA
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
- Columbia, MO, USA
While traveling on the highway windshield wipers will come on and off intermittently.
- Columbus, OH, USA
Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer states there is a crack in the motor board.
- Houston, TX, USA
NHTSA 03-V-159-000 on certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all. The consumer's had the same problem, however the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vehicle identification number.
- Apple Valley, MN, USA
The windshield wipers worked intermittently, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
- Jacksonville, NC, USA
While driving and with no warning, the windshield wipers would work intermittently, and sometimes not at all. The dealer was notified. The consumer would move the wipers to get them to start again. Scc
- Cordova, TN, USA
Wiper stopped working intermediately. Replaced upper and lower ball joints, idler arm, cap, rotor and coil wire.
- Ripon, WI, USA
- Sussex, WI, USA