Seven problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet K1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Windshield wiper on 1998 K1500 pickup operates intermittently, sometimes stopping while operating, at other times not operating when turned on, and other times continuing to run when turned off or running constant when in the intermittent mode. Sounds identical to the problems covered in gm recall no. 03023.
Windshield wipers quit working. Sometimes they are slow. Sometimes they are regular. Problem is getting worse so I will have to get it fixed. Fortunately I have not been caught in a bad rainstorm.
Windshield wiper doesn't work all the time. Occassionally when the wiper is turned on, it won't work.
While driving the windshield wipers become inoperable and obstructed the driver's view. The dealer indicated there was no recall on this vehicle.
Wipers fail during inclement weather. A buzzing sound could be heard.
Windshield wipers stop working. A buzzing sound can be heard, which varies depending on the wiper speed selection switch position.
Starting around 70,000 miles, the windshield wipers started to malfunction. When I attempt to turn them off they will often continue to run for 30 seconds or longer before stopping. When they do stop, it is usually in the middle of the windshield. I have to turn them on and off 10 to 15 times to get them stopped where they are supposed to stop. When I try to use them on the inter. Speeds they often run at a regular speed with no pauses between wipes.
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