Windshield Wiper/washer Problems of Chevrolet Astro - part 1

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that the windshield wipers stop working without warning. The failure occurs intermittently. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 80,000 and failure mileage was 75,000.

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Concerns regarding safety recall notices involving 1997 Chevrolet Astro van. The consumer received the first recall notice on March 1,2003, then consumer had the recall work performed on April 15,2003 and the consumer has been receiving recall notices for the same problem ever since and the problem has been resolved.

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Windshield wipers failed to operate at times when switched on. When they did operate, the wiper high speed function would not work. This is the identical problem that existed with my 1996 Chevrolet blazer. The blazer was subject to a recall for a faulty wiper control module, which fixed the problem. Both vehicles use the same type of wiper control module, which appears to lose a connection on the module.

Wiper control intermittent during wet weather, wipers on and stay on when switch placed to off. Washer motor inoperable. Combination switch replaced with no help. Reference recall for 1997 models.

My wipers on my 1997 Astro van stop working during use which is of course is very dangerous. After reading some of the other peoples problems it is apparent that this is a known problem with this vehicle. . Why wont gm do anything about it? does someone need to die?.

The windshield wipers on my 1997 Chevrolet Astro van work intermittently. Sometimes they quit working, sometimes they work constantly while on the intermittent setting. This can be dangerous if they quit working while driving in inclement weather.

Wipers intermittent on when raining. Wipers will stay on steady when intermittent is selected, washer inoperative.

Windshield wipers work intermittently during operation. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. . Consumer states the manufacturer should extend the recall 98043 on all Chevrolet vehicles.

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Without warning windshield wipers stopped working while driving. Dealer states although he has seen a number of similar cases, there is no recall or factory / dealer assistance available.

Windshield wipers worked intermittently. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer's repair shop numerous times for same problem. Dealer was unable to remedy problem. Please provide further details.

Both windshield wipers fail to operate intermittently, resulting in reduced visibility during inclement weather. Dealership has yet to examine vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

Windshield wipers stopped working after being intermitent.

Windshield wipers become inoperative intermittently. This happened during a heavy downpour and I almost crashed. Apparently there was a recall for a GMC sonoma for similar symptoms.

Windshield wipers work only intermittently in warm weather.

Windshield wipers work intermittently with problem becoming increasingly worse. At times, will work on highest speed, then at other times, will fail completely.

I contacted Chevrolet and they said that they had recalled 1995 and 1996 models for this problem. I know of two other vans that are the same model as mine, and they are having problems with their wipers also. I believe this is a manufacturing defect. This is a safety problem because you don't know when these wipers will stop!.

When driving in rainy weather conditions windsheild wipers become inoperable, cause unknown.

Ongoing problem with windshield wipers working intermittently since 85,000 miles, until not operating at this present time. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

Windshield wipers work intermittently.

Windshield wipers stop intermitently - at random points - manually moving the wiper blade makes them restart. This is a major safety issue at highway speed in a florida rainstorm.

Wipers have quit operating approx six times over past 2 months--no cause found. Pc board removed and reinstalled, wipers then operate normally for a few days.

Windshield wiper switch will only turn on the wipers in the fast mode & sometimes will operate in the delay mode after after a short time.

The wipers have intermittent problems. You will turn them on with no results. Turning it on a couple more times in quick session will prove useless. Turn them on at a later time and they will work. This sounds simular to another recent gm recall . Please check out .

Windshield wipers are inoperative. Dealer contacted, and was aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

Windshield wipers are working intermittently.

Intermittently the windshield wipers will stop . Dealer has been notified.

Windshield wipers would stop working during operation. Dealer notified. Provide further details.

Windshield wiper/washer doesn't come on all the time until you hit a bump. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.

Sometimes windshield wipers come on and sometimes they don't. Also, occasionally wipers quit working in the middle of operation. The dealer is aware of the problem. Problem has not been corrected.

Windshield wipers come on intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.

Windshield wipers do not work 80% of the time. The wipers come on and then stop. Sometimes they go faster than they should. Sometimes the water does not come out. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

Windshield wipers are working intermittently.

The windshield wipers malfunctioned.

When the windshield wipers are activated during a rain storm they work sometimes. But when it is not raining they work fine. Dealer has been contacted.

The windshield wipers failed intermittently which caused poor visibility while driving in inclement weather. Please add any additional information.