3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,492 miles

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problem #31

Jun 032003

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles
The windshield wipers fail or work at random. Extremely dangerous in rainy driving conditions.

- Augusta, ME, USA

problem #30

Sep 152003

(reported on)

Blazer 4-cyl

  • miles
The consumer stated the windshield wipers worked intermittently. Dealer had been contacted.

- Locust Grove, GA, USA

problem #29

Jul 022003

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
Consumer states while using windshield driver had difficulty seeing in the rain.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #28

Jul 012003

Blazer

  • miles
The windshield wipers have been intermittent for about six months. Yesterday, 7/1/2003, the wipers did not operate at all

- Gonzales, TX, USA

problem #27

Sep 022003

(reported on)

Blazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,000 miles
The consumer stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently, which resulted in poor visibility in inclement weather. The symptoms were the same as the recall on the 96-97 Blazer.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #26

Jun 282003

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
Windshield wipier do not come on sometimes and at others will not turn off, also will go from itermittent to full speed without being selected. Front seat recliner handles both have broken off, left side twice.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #25

Oct 152003

Blazer

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle in the rain the windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealer notified.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #24

Jun 172003

(reported on)

Blazer 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers do not work when it rains. Vehicle will be taken to the dealer for repair.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #23

Jun 122003

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
While traveling windshield wipers would stop working, causing consumer to pull over to hand restart wiper. Without any indication S windshield wipers failed.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #22

Jun 102003

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,715 miles
The General Motors windshield wipers in my 1998 Blazer has the same problem as earlier models of GM trucks. They have had this problem from 1991 why can't they be made to fix it! I was lucky to get home alive in the rain storm yesterday. They just quit and I could see vary little.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #21

Jun 032003

Blazer 6-cyl

  • miles
Refer to nhsta campaign #98V150001 dated 7/1/1998. I am having problems with my windshield wipers not working properly. Intermittent switch does not work like it should, wipers continuously run when using mist function to clean windshield, sometimes wipers do not come on at all. Recall issued 5/1/2003 to include 1996-1997 Blazer. Mine is 1998 and is not included in recall per dealer even though I am having the same problem.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #20

May 072003

Blazer

  • miles
The consumers vehicle had the same as the NHTSA recall related to the windshield wiper. The dealer refused repair because the vehicle VIN was not included in the recall.

- Killingworth, CT, USA

problem #19

May 072003

Blazer

  • miles
The vehicles windshield wipers would just stop while in operation. As a result the driver was unable to see while it was raining.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #18

May 072003

(reported on)

Blazer

  • miles
While driving in the rain the windshield wipers failed intermittently which caused poor visibility.

- Celina, TN, USA

problem #17

Jan 012002

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles
We are aware that windshield wiper motors on 1997 chev. Blazer have been recalled for repairs. We own a 1998 Blazer that we purchased in November of 1997, so it was manufactured in 1997. The windshield wipers on our Blazer do not work most of the time. We are wondering if a recall is planned for the 1998 Blazer also.

- Minot, ND, USA

problem #16

Jul 012002

Blazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
Had to replace altenator. Handle of passenger seat fell off in hand, causing riding and sitting difficult. Puts me right up to the air bag. Purchased this vehicle to take my husband to nashville, for his heart transplant visits, needed a reliable vehicle. On the last trip there, 70 mph, in hard rain, no windshield wipers, just quit on the expressway, in heavy traffic. Gas pedal also sticks, and pushes with force, when it releases. (wonder we haven't hit someone). Being on social security, we thought paying extra, for and extended warranty would protect us. (a wasted $1800) the payment takes almost half our income, we can't afford to fix the manufacturers mistakes. By looking at the other complaints, we're not the first with the above problems. Very unhappy consumer. Our first payment on the Blazer was 1-14-02, we began having these problems 6 months later.

- Celina, TN, USA

problem #15

Apr 302002

Blazer

  • 50,000 miles
The vehicle experienced the same defect with the windshield wipers as stated in recall 98 V 150 001, however the vehicle identification number was not included.

- Hinsdale, IL, USA

problem #14

Apr 212003

Blazer

  • miles
Whenever windshield wipers are used they work whenever they want too. Sometimes they run continually. Sometimes they stop all together. I used to have a GMC sonoma that did the exact same thing and received a recall. This problem was fixed on the sonoma. This happens any time the wipers are used in the Blazer. I would like this fixed immediately at no cost to myself.

- Woodridge, IL, USA

problem #13

Mar 202003

Blazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
The vehicles wipers failed while driving. The dealer was notified.

- Inman, SC, USA

problem #12

Dec 152003

Blazer

  • 47,000 miles
The windshield wipers failed to work when needed.

- Warren, OH, USA

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