Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chevrolet S10 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
While driving windshield wiper failed when in use. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic implied a recall 98V150001 on make/model, and year was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The first failure occurred six months after purchase and has been failing for 8 years. Wipers have been replaced numerous times and the consumer has been informed there was no failure. Consumer would like his vehicle added to the recall.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet S10. While driving 55 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers completely stopped. There was a recall on the windshield wipers; however, the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 98V150001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The contact has to purchase the windshield wipers and pulse module and repaired it himself. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 10/28/08 updated 10/29/08.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet S10 pickup. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH in rainy weather when the window wipers began to operate intermittently. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 98V150001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer); however, the failure reoccurred and the recall remedy failed to correct the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Consumer stated that they have the same problem as recall#98V150001 windshield wiper. Dealer will not repair because VIN# was not included. The wipers were intermittent. The cruise had gone out when the wiper/washer was erratic. The problem has not been repaired due to the cost. The consumer used rain x to help the wipers.
I went to your web site to check out all recalls on my 1995 chev. S10, I been having problems with my windshield wiper/washer for about a couple of years and never recieved a recall on this problem so I contacted Chevrolet about this problem and they refuse to fix this ploblem on my 95 S10.
Windshield wipers failed while driving in pouring rain. Driver decided to pullover. As he neared a curb with almost no visibility, he realized that a deer was sanding on edge of road. Unable to stop, deer hit the side of truck, causing a dent on the side.
Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. A recall was issued on similar makes and models of 1995. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
The windshield wipers have a malfunction. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. I can be driving down the street, with the wipers on, and they will just quit. Sometimes, when it starts raining they won't even come on. It's frustrating and dangerous. Chevy has a recall out for this problem, they state that it effects 1995 s-10s, but according to my VIN, my vehicle is not part of the recall. Obviously, that is incorrect, my wipers are doing exactly what the recall states. I fail to understand why my truck is not considered under this recall. This is not the first problem I have had with this vehicle. This truck is a lemon. I have numerous other problems for which Chevy was unwilling to even consider as a possible manufacture defect. One of those conditions was a problem with the EGR valve. I tried to tell them there was a problem. I had the EGR replaced at about 40 or 50K. …
Windhield wipers failed on 1/20/99. Had repaired at south county Chevrolet, cost $80.84. Subsequent to this, I recieved in the mail a recall notice for the wipers, plus numerous reminders from Chevy customer assistance. Submitted receipt for reimbusement, and then the backpedalling started: wanted copies of the repair notice (provided). Wanted copy of credit card statement showing payment (provided but unlawful request). Then wanted copy of recall notice (provided). Then, 15 to 18 phone calls requesting more or the same information, mostly documents that Chevrolet cca had sent to me. Then alicia harris told my wife we weren't covered under the recall. Offered 60% settlement, which I refused. Called and Chevy cca agreed to pay entire amount of $77.46. Then sent check in amount of $46.48. Called again, got same runaround. …
Windshield wipers are intermittent, it was taken to the dealership and verified, however, this VIN was not included in the recall for the 95 Chevrolet blazer 2. Antilock brakes were also inspected and found to be defective by dealership, but again the VIN for this vehicle was not included in the recall for the anti-lock brakes for 95 Chevrolet blazers. 3. Passenger side rear view mirror has cracked and broke off two times. The cracks are originating on the underside of the mirror support. After speaking with the dealership, they indicated to have the same problem with their parts vehicle which is also a 95 Chevrolet blazer, and I have talked with two other people who own blazers who had the same defect. I have also tried to locate a used mirror in junk yards, in altus OK, lubbock, tx, and valdosta ga. …
Related recalls
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
NHTSA investigations
Windshield wiper
During this preliminary evaluation, over 400 additional complaints were furnished by GM.in addition GM reported over 3000 wiper system warranty repairs on the subject vehicles.
Windshield wiper failure
There is no summary currently available
Window & Wiper complaints in other S10 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 1995 Chevrolet S10?
NHTSA has 204 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 1995 Chevrolet S10, 22% of the model year's 917 complaints. The component named most often is windshield wiper/washer (115 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chevrolet S10 window & wiper problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 98V150001 (windshield wiper/washer, Jul 1, 1998). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet S10 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 119,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to windows, wipers & sunroof problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.