1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 45%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van, 45% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There were no incidents leading to the failure of the windshield wipers on my 1998 chevrolet blazer. They simply do not operate when it rains, which has become quite a hazard, especially during sudden rain, while driving the vehicle in traffic! While I have incurred no accidents due to this failure, I've had to stop in traffic, during inclement weather, as I could not see to maneuver the vehicle safely.”
NHTSA complaint #10078786, filed 2004-06, 1 miles“Intermittent wiper failure. The wipers will quit working for a few minutes to a half hour or more at times. Moving the wiring harness connector on and off of the wiper motor housing a few times temporarily fixes the problem for a few minutes or a week or more at times. It appears that the connection there is faulty. The local chevrolet dealer informed me that my truck is not part of the wiper failure recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10046963, filed 2003-11, 69,000 miles“For a period of several months the windshield wipers on my 1998 chevrolet c1500 silverado would quit unexpectedly while I was driving. Finally, in aug 2003 I was traveling at highway speeds in driving rains when the wipers unexpectedly quit causes me to narrowly avoid hitting a pedestrian due to loss of visibility. I then stopped at a chevrolet dealer and was informed that c1500 trucks from 1994-1997 had been recalled for this problem due to loose soldering on the wiper motor switch. I was forced to spend $64 to replace this very dangerous defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10045352, filed 2003-11, 78,000 miles“We own a 1998 s10,chevrolet pickup. Several times over the last three years the windsheild wipers quit while driving. A few moments later they will start working again. This is extremely intermittent! I took the truck to the local GM dealer but they said it was not listed in the recall for a windsheild wiper problem and would cost roughly $400 dolarrs to replace the pulse module. I understand that GM in canada recalled several vehicles for this same problem. Also I understand that several owners of this particular truck in the us has had the same problem. My question? …”
NHTSA complaint #10075319, filed 2004-06, 22,856 miles“Intermittent failure of windshield wiper motor. Been going on for 4 months. Been waiting for complete failure so defect can be detected. Have been informed this is a continuing problem on astro van. Trying to find out if a recall or service bulletin has been issued for this problem!”
NHTSA complaint #10093920, filed 2004-10, 40,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 19 | 45% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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