1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility:windshield wiper/washer ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 263 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe overview page.
What owners report
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 8015411 — filed 08/02/2002
“CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE TURNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON OR ATTEMPT TO TURN THEM OFF, THEY WOULD NOT GO OFF. SOMETIMES WHEN CONSUMER TURNED THEM…”NHTSA complaint 564418 — filed 02/21/2002
“CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE TURNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON OR ATTEMPT TO TURN THEM OFF, THEY WOULD NOT GO OFF. SOMETIMES WHEN CONSUMER TURNED THEM…”NHTSA complaint 564418 — filed 02/21/2002
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe have visibility:windshield wiper/washer problems?
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe: 26 of 263 complaints on file (9.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe have in total?
263 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility:windshield wiper/washer category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
