Recall 98V-150
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1995 to 1996 Chevrolet Blazer and 9 other models: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-150
- Reported
- July 1, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 1,557,585 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
The risk
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began december 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Blazer 1995 to 1996
- Chevrolet C10 1994 to 1996
- Chevrolet S10 1995 to 1996
- Chevrolet Suburban 1994 to 1996
- Chevrolet Tahoe 1994 to 1996
- GMC Jimmy 1995 to 1996
- GMC Sierra 1994 to 1996
- GMC Sonoma 1995 to 1996
- GMC Suburban 1994 to 1996
- GMC Yukon 1994 to 1996