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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V150001 (98V150001) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 98043 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer |
| Report date | July 1, 1998 |
| Owners notified | December 15, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,557,585 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 1995 Chevrolet Blazer
- 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
- 1995 Chevrolet C10
- 1996 Chevrolet C10
- 1995 Chevrolet S10
- 1996 Chevrolet S10
- 1995 Chevrolet Suburban
- 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
- 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 1995 GMC Jimmy
- 1996 GMC Jimmy
- 1995 GMC Sierra
- 1996 GMC Sierra
- 1995 GMC Sonoma
- 1996 GMC Sonoma
- 1995 GMC Suburban
- 1996 GMC Suburban
- 1995 GMC Yukon
- 1996 GMC Yukon
Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof
- 1995 Chevrolet Blazer window & wiper problems 174
- 1996 Chevrolet Blazer window & wiper problems 167
- 1995 Chevrolet C10 window & wiper problems 21
- 1996 Chevrolet C10 window & wiper problems 10
- 1995 Chevrolet S10 window & wiper problems 204
- 1996 Chevrolet S10 window & wiper problems 99
- 1995 Chevrolet Suburban window & wiper problems 48
- 1996 Chevrolet Suburban window & wiper problems 42
- 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe window & wiper problems 17
- 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe window & wiper problems 41
- 1995 GMC Jimmy window & wiper problems 73
- 1996 GMC Jimmy window & wiper problems 67
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V150001 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,557,585 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.