13 problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Problems with vehicle's windshield wipers. The windshield wipers stopped working in a snow storm and the consumer was unable to see.
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall#0 1 v 068 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Windshield wipers are not clearing the window. Blades are not touching the window properly. Consumer has been to dealer, and had windshield wipers replaced 3 times. But, problem is still present. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle experienced same defect as listed in recall 01v068000 concerning windshield wiper linkage: pivot: drive assembly cracking due to snow and ice. Windshield wiper stopped operating. Dealer repaired defect at consumer's expense, and did not recognize recall.
While driving about 45 mph windshield wipers stopped working without prior notice. Dealer said there was no recall, recall announced in March 2001, no notification schedule yet. Consumer stated an accident was almost caused due to the faulty wipers.
I'm waiting for papers to be sent to me for this complaint. Windshield wipers broke from the snow, and my wife had to slam on the brakes while pulling over cause she couldn't see.
I filed a complaint with NHTSA and gm case # c04015874 in April 01. Gm told me to send in copies of my sales contract and other purchase info to prove I purchased it in NY I did that immediately. They also told me to take the car to a dealer and have it inspected and give them the broken pivot part. I then was told at the end of the year after all this misinformation given to me that they weren't going to reinburse me for the part I had to buy to repair the car. The recall said the snow fall causes the part to break and that's what happened-but they won't honor it. Can you do something for me, the part cost $100. Dollars.
The dealer won't pay for the parts because my VIN# don't come up. The car was purchased and is registered in new york one of the snow belt states affected. Originally, the car was sold and delivered in florida, and that's why my VIN# isn't coming up. Someone has to tell them this car was bought in NY and isn't being used in florida. My wife almost lost control while driving because the defective parts broke while the wet snow came down. I've just found out that a person at my insurance CO, just got there recall and theirs didn't break yet, while mine did. Please help. Sincerely, steve dardzinski.
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While driving on the highway at 50 mph, the windshield wipers arm broke. Dealer contacted and the windshield wipers were replaced at owner's expense. Provide further information.
The metal on the windshield wipers sheared off, and causing windshield wipers to be inoperative in rainy weather. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Wiper arm assembly failed during a downpour--arms crossed and wouldn't work. Exact same failure just happened to my sister-in-law who has a new Oldsmobile cutlass, which is basically the same car. I then realized this is a recurring problem which is a significant safety issue.
The vehicle was experiencing a problem with the housing of the windshield wipers and as a result the wipers did not move at all. Although this defect was on recall the consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN. Please provide any additional information.