Recall 98V-150: 1995–1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1994–1996 Chevrolet C10 and 8 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Jul 1, 1998, covering about 1,557,585 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-150
Report date
Jul 1, 1998
Vehicles affected
1,557,585
Owners notified
Dec 15, 1998

The problem

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

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 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentVisibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number98V150001

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Blazer1995, 1996All years
Chevrolet C101994, 1995, 1996All years
Chevrolet S101995, 1996All years
Chevrolet Suburban1994, 1995, 1996All years
Chevrolet Tahoe1994, 1995, 1996All years
GMC Jimmy1995, 1996All years
GMC Sierra1994, 1995, 1996All years
GMC Sonoma1995, 1996All years
GMC Suburban1994, 1995, 1996All years
GMC Yukon1994, 1995, 1996All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-150?

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.

How is recall 98V-150 fixed?

Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.