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1995 GMC Safari visibility problems

38 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
38
of this car's complaints
19%
crashes
4
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Windshield wiper/washer
    23
  • Windshield wiper/washer: motor
    11
  • Power window devices and controls
    3
  • Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
    1
  • Rear window wiper/washer: motor
    1
  • Rear window wiper/washer
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Safari visibility problems in other years

1990199520002003

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 GMC Safari visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 32

Related recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported April 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 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, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Windshield wiper failureOpened May 31, 2002, closed July 23, 2003

As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v‑150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.

EA02006

Windshield wiperOpened March 8, 1999, closed May 31, 2002

RQ99003

What 1995 GMC Safari owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · WA · crash

Has been repossesed by becu and will be sold by collatoral recovery services inc located at: 621 37th at wa auburn, wa 98002. They have been informed of the following defects: 1)none of the turn signals work. This has been an intermittent problem since purchasing the vehicle. The several fuses have been replaced, but the malfunction continues. 2)the warning sound, for the headlines being left on when the door is open, no longer functions. The fuse has been tested and replaced, but the malfunction continues. 3)the warning sound for the drivers seatbelt, to remind to fasten them, no longer works. The fuse has been tested and replaced, but the malfunction continues. 4)with all the problems regarding the fuses listed above, there may be the possibility that the fuse box is defective or there is a problem in the wiring. There has not been any diagnostic testing because of the prohibitive costs. 5)the tires are recent purchase from sears, but there are defects in the tires. The passenger rear tire has a slow leak that has been temporarily sealed with seal-tite in a can (a friend gave me hers). The front drivers side tire also has a slow leak, and Ive not been able to afford a can of seal-tite, and have just been refilling the tire as needed. 6)the power windows movement up and down are particularly slow and the gears seem ready to break down anytime. There may also be an undetected electrical problem here as well. 7)the brakes need serious work. They have been grinding a very long time. The brake pads, rotors and drums may all need to be replaced, as well as the brake fluid. 8)the vehicle has not had its 100,000 miles, the 125,000 or the 130,000 miles maintenance work done. It has not had a tune up since my purchase and have only been able to procure oil changes infrequently.

Filed Feb 17, 2004 · Visibility · MD

Consumer already performed recall 03v159000 repairs concerning windshield wiper/washer motor. Original invoice was send to the manufacturer in august 2003, and was still waiting for reimbursement.

Filed Jul 2, 2003 · Visibility · CO

Consumer would like to be reimbursed for the windshield wiper motor repair, which was done about 3 years ago. The consumer's vehicle model was not included in the recall. *ph

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · MN

Broken torsion bars

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Visibility · DE

Consumer states that the windshield wipers on the vehicle will intermittenly work. Contacted dealer ts

Filed Jul 16, 2002 · Visibility · WI

Windshield wipers work intermittently. Consumer feels unsafe driving under these conditions. *ak

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Visibility · CA

When using power window on drivers side it causes door panel to overheat and momentarily stop the window from operating until it cools off. Dealer notified.

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Visibility · CA

Since 55,000 miles windshield wiper work intermittently or stop during operation. Dealer contacted. *ak

Filed Nov 22, 2001 · Visibility · OR

Windshield washer failure with intermittent failure problems since the vehicle was purchased . Exact symptoms as outlined in recall campaign id# 98v150000 and 98v150001 .

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Visibility · WA

Windshield wipers do not come on a lot of the time. This is extremely dangerous as we live in rainy pacific northwest and we end up driving up to 1/2 hour in rain before they come on if they come on at all. This is a huge hazard as it could lead to a very serious and devastating injury or loss. I have not contacted a dealer yet but the problem seems to becoming much worse. It started out infrequently and not for a long time before the wipers would come on, but now it is chronic, it is nearly every time.

Questions about the 1995 GMC Safari visibility

Does the 1995 GMC Safari have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the visibility of the 1995 GMC Safari, 19% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 GMC Safari visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC Safari visibility?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V159000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the GMC Safari have the most visibility problems?

The GMC Safari model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (38 complaints), 1996 (33 complaints) and 1994 (30 complaints).

Other 1995 GMC Safari problems

Brakes 60Suspension 33Engine 17Airbags 16Body 9Electrical 9Fuel system 8Steering 8Seat belts 5Seats 5Transmission 5Acceleration 4Tires 3Lights 2Locks 2Wheels 1

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