1994 GMC Safari: windshield wiper failure

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Visibility · 69,000 miles · CA

When driving during rainy weather, the windshield wiper failed intermittently. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak there were numerous recalls on other year and makes of the safari vans for the same problem. *sc

Filed Nov 13, 2003 · Visibility · 89,000 miles · VA

Windshield wipers failed on several occasions on a trip, during travel in a rainstorm. On one occasion, I pulled over and damaged the right side running board due to inability to see. This is a dangerous flaw and needs to be addressed by the factory.

Filed Nov 10, 2003 · Visibility · 58,710 miles · IN

Recall complaint the federal safety agency recall no. 03v159/gm recall no. 03023.the (above) recall is concerning the failure of a windshield wiper system that fails due to a bad circuit board/motor assembly. There are many vehicles involved including 1994 vehicles, but for the gmc safari only 1995-1997 models are listed. My 1994 gmc safari experienced the same failure mode as the other 1994 vehicles listed and the 1995-19997 safari models. The service repair receipt indicates the failure mode in agreement with the recall notice description. I had my vehicle repaired due to non-operation of my wiper system at a cost of $341.75. When the recall notice for this failure mode was announced it did not include the 1994 safari model year. I have had repeated conversations with gmc recall office and they indicate that my vehicle is still not part of the recall. Upon my own investigation, I found a 1995 gmc safari and found it had the same wiper motor assembly as my (1994) vehicle, this vehicle is covered for the failure recall, but mine is not. I indicated this to gmc but there was nothing they can do but accumulate complaints on other vehicles not covered in the recall. I have waited over 8 months since the recall announcement for an update, but they indicated no update was available. I believe the federal safety agency should investigate adding the 1994 gmc safari to the recall complaint notice the federal safety agency recall no. 03v159/gm recall no. 03023. Please indicate what further action I can take in order to recover my expense ($341.75) in repairing the same defect which has been recalled on other safari models and on other 1994 general motors vehicles with the same failure mode description. Thank you joseph d. Jaklic 317.877.3304 [email protected] .

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Visibility · 74,000 miles · UT

The vehicle experienced the same failure with its windshield wiper motor as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vehicle. *ak the incident occurred during a heavy rain storm. *scc

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · MI

The vehicles windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03v159000. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Visibility · 142,211 miles · NJ

The wipers stopped and changed speed setting on it's own. It was the second time the wiper module was replaced. Dealer notified. *nlm *cb

Filed Aug 4, 2003 · Visibility · 155,000 miles · KY

I have a problem with the windshield wipers on my 1994' gmc safari. According to the federal safety agency, this is a known problem and yet the recall only covers from 95 and up models. If the problem was know to occur on the 1994 models, why doesn't the recall cover them? There have been several occassions in the last 6 months when my wipers have failed and nearly cause me to be involved in an accident. I have had to pull over on the side of the road multiple times until they decided to work again. I shouldn't have to pay to have it fixed if it was a known problem and should have been included in the recall.

Filed Jun 9, 2003 · Visibility · 30,000 miles · PA

Vehicle is experiencing the same failure with it's windshield wiper as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but it's VIN number or model year in not included.

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Visibility · MA

Intermittent wiper motor (cf. Obi id 869298) recalled on chevrolet s10 blazer.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Visibility · NH

The windshield wipers tend to fail unexpectedly. The problem is intermittent, but becoming progressively more frequent. My research has found that this problem has been reported on other gmc vehicles of about the same year of manufacture. Gm recall # 98043, from 1998, apparently covers 1994,1995 and 1996 model year chevrolet and gmc trucks and SUV's in the s/t and c/k series. I contacted gmc customer service and was informed that my vehicle (a 1994 gmc safari) is not covered in the recall. The problem that I am experiencing is identical to those involved in the recall. I believe that the problem is far more pervasive than the specific vehicles covered in the recall. Gmc has not provided me with any satisfaction in this matter.

Filed Jul 12, 2002 · Visibility · IL

Intermittently windshield wipers stop while in motion and motor is still running. Problem has existed for 5 years. Dealer was never informed about ongoing problem.*ak consumer stated the problem is sporadic, the wipers stopping running while driving on the highway.

Filed Sep 1, 2000 · Visibility · MI

Consumer is expierencing same problem as mentioned in manufacturer'srecall 98043. While driving down the street in rain windshield wipers will just stop, and there's nothing consumer can do. Once on the interstate among trucks windshield wipers just stopped.