Windshield Wiper/washer problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer - part 1

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving 60 mph, the windshield wiper blades stopped working without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The windshield wipers were previously repaired by the dealer on two occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Intermittent windshield wiper. Fault due to faulty circuit board which fixed problem. Gm was aware of defect but refused to guarantee repair on this make and model since they only covered up to year prior to 1998.

Winshield wipers work when they want to. Intermittent control is inoperable except at highest setting and usually shuts off completely during heavy down pours.

I am having the same problem that many other Blazer owners have with the windshield wipers. As the other complaints explain, they turn off after minutes of use, and sometimes will turn right back on, but usually stay off for a while.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving 35 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The vehicle was pulled over until the rain stopped. The windshield wipers worked intermittently. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 57,000.

: the consumer stated the windshield wiper motor worked intermittently. There is a NHTSA recall, # 03v159000, regarding the windshield wiper motor. The consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall; however the vehicle identification number and model year was not included in the recall.

My 1998 Blazer had a wiper failure during the first rainstorm of the California year yesterday. Fortunately, I was off the freeway and only a mile or two from home. The wipers would not work. This morning, they did. I saw that this is a frequent problem with the 1998 Blazer.

The windshield wipers work when they want to, they quit at anytime then start working again then quit. There is no delay, low, or high they work on what ever level they want to. I have called local dealers and there is a recall for other models of vehicles except for 1998 for the same reason. ( it is going to cost $200. 00 plus to fix) I went off the rode today on a major highway because of the wipers stopping in a down pour. This needs to be address as I see I am not the only one with this problem.

Same complaint as documented in Chevrolet s10 Blazer recall 03023 but that is limited up to and including 1997 and my vehicle is a 1998. . . . .

The consumer's front windshield wipers are not working properly. Only the driver's side wiper works and it gets stuck in the middle of the windshield when used. Sometimes the consumer has to stop, exit the vehicle and touch the wipers to get them to work properly.

1998 Chevrolet Blazer windshield wiper failures 1) wiper operation has been intermittent and does not always function when wiper controls are exercised. Occurrence of this problem has been ongoing since this vehicles' initial purchase in 12/97. 2) wiper failure has resulted in unsafe driving conditions and near collisions with other vehicles. 3) initial investigation has deemed potential causes of failure to be cracked solder joints in wiper motor circuit module and/or defective wiper control switch. Corresponding corrective action is replacement of both: wiper motor circuit module and wiper control switch.

The winshield wipers have a mind of their own. Sometimes they work and sometimes they only work on the highest speed. I've been told that no recall is available for this year. This is one of many reasons to buy a Honda or a Toyota.

I own two 1998 Chevrolets; one is a Blazer, the other an s-10 pick-up. The windshield wipers in both fail periodically. I see that Chevrolet issued a recall for this defect in 1998, but it only covers through 1997 models. Shouldn't this apply to my vehicles?.

While driving, in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed to come on. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic placed the vehicle on a diagnostic machine, but the problem could not be duplicated.

Front windshield wipers work fine if turned on at the first indication of rain. They continue to do so no matter how severe the rain. But when vehicle is stopped and ignition is turned off and the ignition is again turned on and it is still raining the windshield wipers on the front will not turn on.

Windshield wipers on 1998 chevy Blazer again failed to work during a rain shower. Forced me to pull over to side of road to wait for rain to subside. I don't understand why this still is not a safety recall considering earlier model Blazers were recalled for the same exact problem.

After purchase from dealer we noticed the wipers would not stop in the off position but they worked full-time. About 5 months ago they proceeded to work intermitinly and we could sometimes get them started by raising the arms up and down manually and now they barely work at all. Last incident we were in a downpour and they won't come on at all even if we try moving the blades up and down with our hands. Since that time, once again we can sometimes get them to move. This could cause an accident in our opinion.

While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the windshield wiper motor module needed to be replaced. There was a recall on other gm vehicle, however this year vehicle was not included.

Wipers failed can't see in the rain.

Wipers work only when they want. Last 2 evenings, out of town, very late, middle of major storms. . . No wipers! happens all the time. But, when I want to wash my windshield. . . They work!.

1998 chevy Blazer. Windshield wiper failure. The wipers only work when they feel like it. They often don't work when it's raining, or just stop by themselves. This is a very dangerous situation and should be recalled like the previous years have been.

As I was driving my 1998 Blazer my windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a thunderstorm in upstate new york. I had no previous problems with them. Before they stopped working I had them on a continuous setting and they were not working properly. They acted as if they were set on intermittent. Luckily there were no other cars around me and I could safely pullover and wait out the storm. I took the car into the dealer and was told that older models were recalled for this exact same problem but mine was not.

Daily, flasher unit continues to click with turn signals off. Under normal driving conditions, wipers fail to turn off on their own. Under wet driving conditions, windshield wipers fail completely. Have to use the mist or washer fluid function to get wipers to woprk when raining. After searching found that 1995 models were recalled for this same issue with the wipers.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. The dealer stated that the module needed to be replaced. There was a recall for the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, NHTSA campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The purchase date was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 117,000. Updated 01/02/08. *4200 the consumer stated has 2 Chevrolet Blazers with the same intermittent defect. Updated 12/12/07.

Windshield wipers stop working while driving. Dealer had not remedy other than instruicting us to "jiggle" a specific wire under the hood.

1998 Chevrolet Blazer. Windshield wipers stopped working without warning. This is a major problem for us since we live in one of the snowy states. Very dangerous when driving in a snow storm and they quit working.

1998 Chevrolet Blazer. Windshield wipers stop working without warning. The problem has been going on for about 10 months. Earlier and later Blazers have been recalled for this problem, but not the 1998 model year. I believe the recall should be extended to include 1998 models.

I've seen several recalls for windshield wiper failure/stoppage during rains, but not the the '98 Blazer. Mine works, but only when it's not raining. It fails regularly while in use. Any ideas ?.

The windshield wipers failed to work when needed.

Windshield wiper motor fails. Wipers work intermittently or not at all in the rain. My son's 1996 Blazer had the same problem and he received a recall. I called the Chevrolet customer assistance center and was told that they have not had any notification from ntmvs on 1998 Blazers yet. I think this recall should be extended to 1998 Blazers. This is very serious.

I recently bought a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer VIN # 1gndt13w9w2175446 and am currently experiencing problems with the front windshield wipers coming on on their own and when being used they will stay on for several minutes after they are shutoff. Sometimes they just stop working and "park" in the middle of the windshield obstructing the view of the road.

While driving at any speed windshield wipers work intermittently. Recall on 1994-1997 vehicles of the same make and model was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.

Windshield wipers work sometimes, then other times will not work. I've read on message boards that there was a recall for the wiper control board in the wiper motor for 1997 Blazers, but not for 1998.

1998 chevy Blazer - windshield wipers randomly stop working. Making driving in the rain practically impossible. After doing some research on the internet I understand that there is a recall for Blazers built between 1994 and 1996 that had the same exact wiper problem. However, the 1998 Blazer was never included in this recall. This problem has happened several times - sometimes it corrects itself within a few minutes other times it stops working for days at a time.

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