81 problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My 1998 Chevrolet s-10 a had bad windshield wiper control board problem that was recalled in other s-10's upto 1997. Should consider expanding recall.
While driving in the rain windshield wipers stopped working. Vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the wiper module at the owner's expense.
While traveling in inclement weather windshield wipers will come on and off without prior warning.
Consumer called complaining about windshield wiper problems. Stated that while driving during a real bad rain storm windshield wipers stopped working which almost caused the consumer to get into a collision. Consumer had to pull out of the highway, and had to touch the wipers for them to start working again. Dealer was contacted, and stated that there was a recall, but consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers work only intermittently.
Windshield wipers stop working in heavy rain, almost lost control over this malfunction, 94-97 Chevrolet s-10's have the wiper motor recall, why not the 98's??? I know more people with 98's that are having trouble then the people with the 94-97's. . . If a recall isn't issued someone is going to get hurt because of these wiper motors! jz.
On this specified day, I was traveling on the interstate at 70 mph with a semi-truck traveling beside me when a sudden rain storm came up. My windshield wipers stopped working. In a matter of seconds I was blinded. It was very scary! I was very lucky when crossing the lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder of the interstate that I did not kill someone else or myself. Not to mention dodging the car parked on the side of the interstate. On another incident back in January when I was on my way to the doctor's office, my wipers quit while it was sleeting. Instantly the windshield was frozen over. At other times the wipers will not come on and sometimes they will not turn off.
Windshield wiper motor cuts on and off. Once again I have to change all my plans because it is raining.
Nhsta recall campaign id# 03v15900 applies to chevy s-10's through 1997. The recall relates to faulty wiper motor circuit boards that lead to intermittent operation of wiper blades. I own a 1998 chevy s-10 and have experienced numerous failures of the wiper blades during rain storms. The most severe incident happened during heavy rains on June 4, when I lost the use of my wipers for 20 minutes. I have described the problem to mechanics who informed me of the recall and indicated that it is most likely the same problem as that of the recall. The recall should be extended to model year 1998 as soon as possible.
Windshield wipers do not function at all times. Will stop while driving. One such incident , I was driving on an interstate highway at 70 mph when they stopped, nearly causing an accident. Luckily, I was able to pull off the road and wait for the rain to stop before proceeding. Wipers started working again shortly after that.
While driving in the rain windshield wipers would work intermittently, causing the driver to pull over. Driver has contacted dealer.
The windshield wipers failed intermittently or seized functioning when engaged. . The windshield wipers stopped working while driving in a rainstorm. There was zero visibility.
The new recall on gm trucks and SUV's only goes to 97'. I have a 98' with the same problem.
Windshield wipers on 1998 Chevrolet s-10 stopped unexpectedly while in use, or don't even come on when switch is turned on.
1998 chevy s 10. . . Windshield wipers stop working when in rain. . . . . Never know when it is going to happen, other than when rains. . . . . I also have a 1997 chevy s 10 blazer which does the same thing. . . Chevy has recalled those motors to be fixed. . . But when I called them to tell them of the same problem with the 1998. . . . They said they would not cover that. . . . I told them of having both vehicles (I bought both of them new). . . . That I knew the problem was exactly the same. . . . Was told to drive to dealer where I bought the vehicle. . . . And was told there it would not be covered. Last occurrence was 4,21,03. . . . .
Vehicle experienced the same defect with it's windshield wiper motor as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but the VIN number was not included. The windshield wipers were intermittent.
Windshield wiper sporadically fails to function. When wiper control is switched on wiper will sometimes function and sometimes not function. This is very hazardous in rainy conditions and has almost caused me to collide with other vehicles on more than one occasion. I have absolutely no confidence that my wiper will work for any period of time. This defect very closely resembles and recall notice sent out to owners of 95-97 Chevrolet s-10 owners in which they offer to repair the defect at no charge. Since my vehicle was labeled as a 98 model year Chevrolet they will not do nothing for me in spite of the fact that it could have just as easily been labeled a 97 model. I have filed a complaint with gm at 1800-222-1020 (my service request number 1-120539042). They informed me that they will only be able to assist me if enough complaints come in to them to warrant a recall on the 98 model year s-10.
The vehicles windshield wipers stopped working, while consumer was driving at 60 mph in a rain storm. This almost resulted in an accident, because of driver having poor visibility. The dealership is replacing the windshield wiper motor. Please provide more details. Mr.
Consumer states that the windshield wipers work intermittnly. Dealer notified.
Windshield wiper motor fails or works intermittently. This is similar to the bullitin 03023.
Wiper motor or switch failed nearing the city of mebane, nc during heavy rain. The next morning it was still raining and the wipers functioned ok. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****768323.
Windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all at various times. On 1998 s-10 pickup truck.
Windshield wipers used to work at varying speeds, regardless if they were on or not. Now, they rarely ever work. The problem began while it was pouring, during rush hour, on the freeway, while driving through construction. I lost all visibility and there wasn't a shoulder to pull off on. This is a very dangerous problem. Wipers only work intermittently.
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle in the rain. The windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealer notified.
The winshield wiper motor would originally not turn off when activated on intermittent, or full on. Now it shuts off by itself when activated. It did this the other day during a severe rainstorm. I had to open the hood, beat on the wiper motor with a large flashlight (it was handy to use), to get the motor to work. Other ownwers of s-10's that I know are reporting the same problem. It is a severe safety hazard to have your winshield wipers quit on you , in traffic or not, during a rainstorm. Chevrolet wants $80. 00 to replace a control circuit board located within the motor housing.
Consumer noticed windshield wipers worked intermittently during use. The dealer was contacted. The consumer had to manually push on the wipers to get them started, when on low speed, they suddenly go to high. The consumer would turn the wipers on and hear the wiper motor and then they became inoperative.
When windshield wipers would be in use, they would perform intermittently or sometimes not at all. Driver would have to get out of vehicle to wiggle windshield wiper arm. Vehicle is not under recall that was issued. Consumer states that the parts are; elc plug or elc board inside of the motor and that gm is aware of this.
Windshield wipers never work, or they work intermittently, whether it's raining, snowing or I just want to clean my windshield.
Winshield wipers worked intermittently, causing decreased visibility in inclement weather, increasing the risk of injury due to crash. This condition is remarkably similar to the condition described in NHTSA campaign id 98v150001, but it only applies to 1996 and 1997 models of the same vehicle. I have reported it to GMC, but their basic response was there is no recall, so apparently there is no problem. In fact, the same part described in the previously-referenced recall was defective.
Windshield wipers will stop at intermediate times and then start back working, sometimes the wipers will not turn on at all . I have contacted the dealer as well as the manufacture about this problem. There has been a concensus that there have been the same type of problems in other general motor automobiles that have been addressed but they told me that my particular vehicle was not affected buy any recall for this problem.
Consumer says while driving ve in the rain windshield wipers periodically malfunctioned. Sometimes stopped completel, slowed down or turned off. This happened since purchasing vehicle. Consumer received no help from dealer or manufacturer.
While driving windshield wipers malfunctioned due to windshield wiper motor failure . . .
Consumer states that windshield wipers work intermittently resulting in poor visibility while driving in the rain. Sometimes the wipers will engage without warning. Ts.
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Driving home weather conditions hazardous due to rain and fog equiptment failure of windshield wipers totally unexpected. Vehicle has 44,000 miles under extended warranty 100. 00 deductible can not get vehicle to dealer till next week so will not be driving it.