NHTSA Recall 98V150001: Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,557,585 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Chevrolet Blazer.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V150001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 98043 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Report received | July 1, 1998 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 1998 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 98V150001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer | 1995, 1996 |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Chevrolet S10 | 1995, 1996 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| GMC Jimmy | 1995, 1996 |
| GMC Sierra | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| GMC Sonoma | 1995, 1996 |
| GMC Suburban | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| GMC Yukon | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.