The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers May stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly.
The risk
Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector. On vehicles receiving a replacement crank arm and new water deflector, dealers will also apply additional sealing material to improve water deflection away from the crank arm assembly and will install a reinforcement to improve the performance of the wiper park mechanism.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-348 (99V348000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99091 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages |
| Report date | December 16, 1999 |
| Owners notified | May 25, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 155,149 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-348 repair free?
Yes. Buick dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 155,149 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.