4.4
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 25,298 miles
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: the contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 03V159000 regarding the windshield wipers. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. In addition, the windshield wipers fuse was replaced multiple times.
- Oshkosh, WI, USA
The windshield wipers worked intermittently or stopped working during operation. Manufacturer was contacted. Feel free to provide any further information. The Bravada's were recalled for faulty windshield wipers. The consumer was not aware that the motor had to be replaced. Also, the rear windshield wiper motor had to be replaced recently. Recall# 98V150000. The drivers seat had come loose due to the pin coming out of the motor bracket, and steam had come from the windshield and there was wetness on the right side floor, and the A/C was replaced.
- Doylestown, PA, USA
Recall 98V150000; windshield wipers work only intermittently. This vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN.
- Bellville, IL, USA
Whenever I have to use the windshield wipers during a heavy rain, they will quit working and then start back up a little later. This can be dangerous because it could cause visibility trouble and cause a crash.
- Murphysboro, IL, USA
Today I had to have replaced the connection to the positive side of the battery. The mechanic cut off a bunch of the wire as the corrosion was widespread. Almost everytime I stopped the car and turned the motor off I would have to use a pair of pliers to tighten up the connection to get started. This has happened many times since last summer and I even had the alternator replaced on a road trip because we couldn't start the car and this is what a mechanic said was needed. The problem with the windshield wipers looks like it was covered in a recall but since I purchased the car used I didn't know about the recall when I discovered the problem last winter. I replaced the windshield wiper connections at my mechanic and paid for it. Is there any way to get the money back from the manufacturer? the third problem is that the AWD will kick in when I frist start up the car even though there is no need for AWD. This wastes gasoline and I don't know how to stop the AWD and get it to 2wd.
- Berkeley, CA, USA
Windshield wipers to work intermittently, and may result in inoperative windshield wipers. Thus, reducing driver's visibility, and could lead to a vehicle crash. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
- Trinity Center, CA, USA
Winsheild wipers fail to turn on, even though I hear a humming noise when turned on. According to alldata.com, there was a recall on these wipers in 1998, but GMC disputes this information.
- Grand Prairie, TX, USA
There is a known safety recall on this problem. Tsb number is 98043.dealership and Oldsmobile will not repair this problem unless they are payed.
- Kingsport, TN, USA
The windshield wipers on my Bravada don't always work. I've taken it to a dealership and they have replaced the wiper switch and it still does the same thing. I've taken it back a couple of times and the just tightened everything up and say it is okay. But the wipers still don't work all the time. There really is no rhyme or reason, I thought I had it pinned down to when the engine got hot or when it was hot outside, but even that doesn't always hold true. The dealership thinks I'm crazy and say the wipers are okay. I'm not sure what to do at this point about getting it fixed.
- Granville, OH, USA
- Oshkosh, WI, USA