Coming to a stop on a dry road, the pavement surface changed from dry asphalt to dry,cracked concrete. Anti-lock kicked in when not needed and I almost rear-ended the vehicle in front of me. Later that day, in a driving rainstorm, the windshield wiper motor stopped (for about the 50th time) and I was unable to see in front of me. I had to pull over and manually tug the wiper blade to get the wipers to work again. Both these are recurring incidents and I have complaints on file with gm, who has a recall on both issues that year "but not on my vehicle".
1995 GMC Safari visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers worked intermittently, causing poor visibility.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.*ak
Vehicle lost power steering and power brakes at same time while approaching a stop light. Vehicle taken to the dealer shop, and informed that cooling line to power steering was leaking ( no sign of cut or rust/corroded). Dealer waiting on part. Also, windshield wipers worked intermittently, and were not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While driving 30 MPH vehicle lost power brakes and power steering. Towed to dealer who found power steering cooling line to be at fault, since it is connected to power brakes they failed as well. Also windshield wipers only work intermitterntly.
Windshield wipers will intermittently quit working during rain storms on this vehicle. Gmc has been contacted.*ak the windshield wipers quit working due to wiper circuit board failure.
Consumer was traveling in rainy weather & windshield wipers were not working. Consumer took vehicle into dealer, and they changed the module. This vehicle had the same problem as the one mentioned in a manufacturer's recall. However, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Consumer was fustrated that recall did not include his vehicle.
Windshield wipers intermittently work. Wipers will stop while in use or not turn on at all. The driver side window will stop in process of being rolled up or down. Will work and then slow down to a complete stop while closing or opening.
Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable in rainy weather conditions. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When the tempature leaver used to select hot or cold air flow is parallel with the leaver that controls the vacuum doors for the defrost/heater/vent is alingned with the vent setting, puffs of white smoke come out of the heater fan toggle speed switch area and a order of burning wire or plastic coating is pungent within the driver and front passanger area of the vehicle. When the levers are adjusted to other locations, the burning smell goes away. The fan motor still operates when the toggle switch positions are changed from low medium and high settings.
Windshield wipers work in dry weather, fail during high humidty.
Windshield wipers worked intermitently, occurred mostly in hot weather. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs would be at consumer's cost.*ak
Due to a defective circuit board and cover, windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty and may resulting a crash. There is a recall for this problem. But the 1995 safari is not included due to VIN. Please provide further information.
The wipers have an int. Problem. It sounds just like the one in bulletin # 98v150000. I see there that it covers the trucks and not the vans. Also the a\c clutch has some diagonal bands on the front, they broke away from the center and opened up like flail knives and cut every belt, hose, and wire near the clutch until one of the bands broke off and went flying around under the hood causing alot of dammage and a big mess. My a\c has never worked right since. Sorry about the VIN I do not have access to the van at this time, if you would need it at a latter time I could get it. I do not wish to give my dealers name because they have treated me well its just that their hands are tied.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, causing poor visibility. The has replaced the wiper delay board. Manufacturer notified. Wiper delay board replaced and problem resolved.
Backlighting of the gear selector failed. At night cannot see gear selected without guessing or using other interior lighting.
Rq99-003, windshield wipers malfunction intermittently which may affect visibility, and could result in a crash. Please provide further information and VIN#. 95% of the time they will not turn on for use.
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At idle at a stop light, the windshield wipers stalled in the mid position. We turned the engine off and restarted it and the wipers did not restart until about 5 minutes had passed. After about 30 more minutes of driving we stopped for lunch and when we restarted the car again it worked normally. We drove for another 100 miles turned the car off and when we restarted it the wipers didn't start until 30 minutes had passed with the engine on and the wiper knob activated.
Windshield wipers will not turn on... But will work sometimes...intermittentproblem (which has been recalled in other vehicles, like my chevy pickup).
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The windshield wipers will fail to operate, predominantly in warmer weather. The problem is intermittent, and unpredictable. This is a very unsafe condition, and appears similar to the various the federal safety agency campaigns for a similar problem on other gmc vehicles.
The winshield wipers may fail to activate when the switch is placed in the on position. This has the same description as a gmc recall for other models of this same year. How do I fix it before someone gets hurt?
My windshield wipers don't come on sometimes and sometimes they do. I know two other people withe the same van and same year with the same problem. The moter had a rod knock when I purchased it, but there was a thick liquid added to the oil so I never heard it unti I had an oil change. After the engine was rebuilt the first time, while driving it, I had another rod knock but this time it was alot louder and caused more damage to the motor. I still sometimes hear a knocking noise, but the dealership keeps telling my that it's something vibrating.
Plume of smoke comes out of control panel were the heater switch is. The area around the switch gets real hot. As for the windshield wipers they stay on when I shut them off. Then it takes a few minutes for them to turn off. The air-conditioner sometimes gets cold and other times it bairly gets cold. The sliding door gets stuck.
Windshield wipers do not go to park position, the module box is defective. Dealer not aware of the problem, and problem still exists. Incident occurs intermittently.
The oil pump quit working, causing engine failure due to long block bearing froze and engine now needs replacement, $4000.00, rear passenger door sticks and then opens while driving down road at all speeds, windshield wipers work intermittently and causes very poor visibility, especially in rain and snow $50.00, additionally vehicle had just had tune up 3 weeks prior and no oil pump problem existed $700.00 was due at that time for tune up, car rental while egr valve was repaired (recall), windshield wiper motor replaced. Now because of oil pump $360.00 plus $4000.00 if we want to fix engine.
This event has reoccurred three time on a random basis. Called dealer service department and was told that problem was most likely the windshield wiper delay module. Service writer said this was a common problem and it ocurs frequently.
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