Wiper work intermittently. There is a recall for gm k1500 1992-97, but this vehicle is a 1998. I have found other complaints for 1998 with this same issue.
1998 GMC C/K Pickup: windshield wiper failure
5 of the 11 complaints about the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 45%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
- 19985
- 199710
What owners say
Wipers stopped working during rain.
Windshield wiper motor failed without warning.
Consumer states while driving under rainy conditions sometimes windshield wipers will quit without warning. Windshield wipers may or may not come back on.
The windshield wipers on my 1998 gmc pickup work intermittently, sometimes they won't turn on, other times they stop while in use.
Related recalls
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
- Risk
- If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 03V093000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup?
5 of 11 owner complaints about the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup (45%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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