Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

19 problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2002

1996 chevy Suburban windshield wiper motor failure. Occured suddenly in a downpour on a moutain highway, near collisions trying to negotiate traffic and find a safe place to pull over. Upon having the motor replaced, I found that a recall was effected for this issue that my vehicle was not included in. I wish I had know, I would have fixed the issue anyway. Concerened about the other vehicles out there that have not been corrected.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2002

While driving windshield wiper motor keeps going out. This could cause an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

3 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2002

The windshield wipers worked intermittently, at times when consumer went to turn the wipers off, they remained on.

4 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2001

Whenever windshield wipers are in use they would work intermittently. This causes visibility to very poor. Had contacted dealership for help, and was not able to provide it due to a lack of parts for windshield wipers.

5 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2001

Windshield wipers work intermittenly when turned on. There has been a recall # 98v150001 issued but this vehicle was not a part of recall due to VIN.

6 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2001

Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. This problem can result in inoperative windshield wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. They replaced the wiper module assembly.

7 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2000

This vehicle is experiencing indentical problems as in recall# 8704 98v150000. Windshield wipers intermittently operate, reducing driver's visibilty, and increasing risk of crash. Manufacturer has advised consumer that this vehicle was not part of recall issused, and will not cover expense for repair. The manufacturer was willing to cover part cost for circuit board inside the wiper motor but dealer wants the consumer to pay for labor.

8 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

98v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: vehicle wipers work intermittently; problem can result in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under manufacturer's recall due to VIN.

9 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2000

Recall 98v150001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

10 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2000

When its raining and windshield wipers are turned on, they will stop unexpectedly in the down position.

11 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2000

Recall 98v150. 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers intermittently would stop working during operation. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under. Recall due to VIN.

12 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2000

Was driving in the rain & using windshield wipers, when they suddenly stopped working. Later, they came back on & then stopped altogether. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic failed to look at wipers. Indicated no recall on vehicle. Took vehicle to private mechanic & was informed a problem with the solder joint in wiper & it was replaced.

13 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 06/30/1999

Windshield wipers worked intermittently.

14 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 04/03/1999

Windshield wiper worked intermittently. The dealer replaced the wiper pulse board and said it was doing the same thing the pulse boards did that were recalled. But the recall was for cars 94 to 5-96, my car was made in 8-96 and was not under the recall. I spoke with Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 claim # 990317773 and was told due to the age and milage of my car they would not cover it. This car is newer than the cars they recalled and has the same problem. Additional recalls need to be made on this part.

15 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Failure Date: 08/14/1998

Wiper motor circuit board/wiper delay module.

16 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Consumer is experiencing the same problem as the described in recall for the windshield wipers. But this vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN. Dealer has been contacted.

17 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Consumer states while driving in the rain the windshield wiper inadvertently cuts off, causing low visibility. Ts.

18 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Windshield wipers intermittently failed during operation, causing poor visibility. There was recall 98 v15001; but, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The windshield wiper motor was repaired before the consumer had accident.

19 Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, causing poor visibility. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.


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