1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van Electrical system Problems

“Interior lights come on at will. This can occur any time you are driving the vehicle or even if the vehicle is parked. Ruined one battery and I've had to jump start the vehicle twice since battery was replaced. Concerned that this may be a fire hazard. No one can seem to identify the problem.”

“Having serious problems with the electrical systems of the vehicle. When headlamps are operating, the vehicle constantly experiences power surges. Voltage meter will constantly drop when turn signals and/or other electrical equipment is on. Have replaced the battery and replaced the alternator twice so far. Vehicle has stopped running several times due to the power surges. At the point of trading the vehicle in for another SUV (foreign model).”

“Within warranty, the delco battery positive terminal leaked acid, eating battery cables (+) and spilling onto frame. The dealer replaced the battery with a new delco battery, replaced/repaired cables, cleaned, repaired and painted the frame area. Recently the new battery started leaking at the positive pole again, destroying the cable lugs and spilling onto the battery holder. The dealer would not repair and stated that the delco side post batteries frequently have this problem. …”

“S-10-bought new-day after lock on driver side would nt unlock from inside-repaired-seat belt always wet when rains-complained was told (no problem found) still wet when rains, handles broke three times fixed and break again-now have three handles behind seat-still broke-drivers side window(power) will not go up often-or will go up only and inch or two-this started early on-complained was told (no problem found)this is a big problem in cold weather or rain,windshield wipers will not work most of the time,at times they stop straight up on windshield or will not come on at all and next day they…”