2004 GMC Envoy: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Visibility · 81,000 miles · NY

Hello, first off, this is not a vehicle issue or complaint. This is an after market component issue regarding bosch evolution wiper blades. I purchased bosch evolution all season wipers for my 2004 envoy from woot.com and installed them last summer. They worked fine until last month when winter weather hit here in new york state. In cold winter conditions three things have occurred: 1.the wiper latches are lifting up (releasing) allowing the wipers to no longer be secured to the wiper arm. My passenger side wiper has actually separated from the wiper arm twice so far, and I have had to pull over to retrieve the wiper from the street while avoiding traffic. 2.and, in cold winter conditions the wipers blades are taking a 'set' thus scraping the window loudly in one direction instead of wiping the glass in both directions. 3.also, the cold weather is making the wiper blades form into a curved shape away from the glass, instead of being flat on the glass. This prevents the wiper blade from contacting most of the windshield. I could not see where I was going because the wipers only cleared the window at the top and bottom edges because only the ends of the wiper blade were making contact with the windshield. I believe this is a manufacturing defect and more importantly a serious safety issue. I contacted bosch automotive and they replied they only have a 30 day warranty on wipers and I should contact the seller. Because of bosch's I don't care attitude I am contacting the federal safety agency regarding this serious safety issue. Sorry to bother you with this issue and I look forward to your response. Thank you for your time, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Electrical · VA

This vehicle has and had major electrical issues since new. Instrument cluster replaced at my expense at 75000 miles. Now door locks intermittent. Won't open or lock by remote. Rear wiper goes out when door locks stop. Rear door lock out also. Can lock doors from inside and manually lock driver door but rear hatch will stay unlocked. This is a safety hazard especially at night at a mall or even in my driveway. Someone could enter my vehicle and hurt someone in my family when locks are out. In my driveway they could get access to my garage door opener and enter my house. I shouldn't have to remove my garage door opener everytime I enter my home. I think this is a very serious security issue for my family. I'm retired and can't afford the repair. I've seen this all over the internet but no fix from gm.

Filed Aug 23, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 102,000 miles · IN

Lock completely out of back hatch wire acts as if it has a short which shuts the whole back down I am unable to use my rear wiper at all interfere with my steroe shutting of when u turn off envoy when it shouldn't have been locked completely out of the rear bottom and the glass hatch I do not use my hatch now because I don't want to be locked out again it has happen twice and this not under warranty have seen othe complaints online due to same issues has there been a recall on this I have only had this envoy for 4 months and to be honest I think it messes with the air I have duel air and the passenger side gets colder quicker than the driver and never seemed to do this untill the wires g started messing up in the rear.

Filed Jul 7, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 130,000 miles · OH

Engine stalls when you slow down and the air conditioner or widow defogger is on . I have also had power surging. I had to replace the map sensor twice and the bracket and it is still showing bad. I also replace the cam shaft position sensor and the thermostat. Also the wiper on the rear will not spray any water or washer.

Filed May 17, 2012 · Visibility · 52,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy ex. The contact stated that while driving approximate 25 MPH, the windshield wipers activated without intent. The contact disabled the fuse and the windshield wipers became inoperative. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2009 · Lights · 72,000 miles · MI

Windshield wipers when turned, even if the mist or wash is selected will not turn off without shutting the vehicle off for approx. 15 minutes also both head low beam head lights will not turn on with or without the switch.

Filed Nov 24, 2004 · Visibility · 10,004 miles · VA

Turn signal failed and would freeze, or would activate the 4-way hazard lights. The dealership replaceed the relay switch. Approximately one-two months later windshield wipers came on without the switch being turned on after I had cleared mist from windshield ,and will not turn off, almost caused collision. The deaker said the internal module ruptured.

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Visibility · 12,000 miles · NJ

I experience ear pain if I drive while all windows are down. (particularly the back windows). Y rear windshield wiper failed to work for no reason. The next time I got into the car, it worked.