Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems of the 1998 Chevrolet C1500

Owner complained about windshield wiper motor problem. When it rained the windshield wipers quit. Owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and neither was willing to assist the consumer.

The windshield wipers failed to function properly. This vehicle experienced the same problems as described in the windshield wiper recall c02054. However, this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. Recall has been issued on similar makes and models. Dealer notified.

When driving in the rain windshield wipers failed, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer contacted the dealership, but problem recurred.

Windshield wipers work on an intermittent basis. Some vehicles manufactured in the years 1994 through part of the year in 1997 have been recalled for this problem. I have been told by chevy hotline that my vehicle, 1998 chevy silverado, is not covered under the recall even though the problem is the same.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Web complaint sites also indicating same failure. Windshield wiper motor will not run if the weather is rainy or damp. As soon as moisture is in the air, the wiper motor will not activate. If you leave the wiper switch in the on position, it will eventually start. Meantime, you are traveling in rain, and you have no wiper action to clear the window. Web sites indicate many complaints on this issue. Response indicates that moisture gets into circuit boards controlling wiper motor and shorts out the circuit. Another situation for a GMC recall.