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.
1995 GMC Safari: windshield wiper failure
32 of the 195 complaints about the 1995 GMC Safari describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Right torsion bar broke overnight in my garage.only has 66k miles, parked in a garage at all times. Most astro/safari vans break on the left side. The dealer informed me that I can no longer buy the 41 inch bar, I must buy the new 36 inch bar and adjuster arm for both sides. The adjusters are welded into the frame which must be cut out and rewelded in. I liked our van until I starded dealing with this problem. I have found a gm replacement kit from overlandvans.com for much less than the dealer is asking. I do not understand why the federal safety agency does not issue a recall on this and the only thing gm can say is "your van is not under warranty". No one seems to care about all the families traveling in these vehicles. I hope that no one gets hurt, there will be more failures. I feel there must be a recall issued for this known defect. I feel this is much more important than a windshield wiper motor recall! I will be selling the van after the repair has be made. Sorry gm, I will not buy another one, this is our 2nd awd van and will be our last!
Brakes make loud noise and lock up on wet pavement.drivers airbag did not work in 2 crashes.windsheild wipers go off or on when they feel like it; went off once in a driving rain storm in heavy traffic.dash lights wont work.key wont work on driver door.passenger door handle on outside broke.I had another gmc safari van before this one and both outside door handles broke.
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
Consumer states that the windshield wipers on the vehicle will intermittenly work. Contacted dealer ts
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Consumer feels unsafe driving under these conditions. *ak
Since 55,000 miles windshield wiper work intermittently or stop during operation. Dealer contacted. *ak
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.
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".
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
Windshield wipers worked intermittently, causing poor visibility.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- 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
Questions about the 1995 GMC Safari wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1995 GMC Safari?
32 of 195 owner complaints about the 1995 GMC Safari (16%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 GMC Safari?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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