Intake manifold gasket - needed replaced with less than 70k miles on van. Heater fan dashboard switch - when set on floor heat only, it blows out both at the defroster and the floor. Windshield wiper motor - after it stopped working, we grounded the motor and it started working again - now it works intermittently, but not when you usually need it most. Driver's side window motor - failed and required replacement. Air conditioning tube - became brittle and broke - repaired it and the A/C works correctly again.
1996 GMC Safari visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers stopped while driving in rain. Sometimes work, and sometimes don't. No warning is given before failure.
Windshield wipers work as they please. They will cut on and off without warning. There is a recall on other gmc vehicles for this problem. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
While turning on windshield wipers during rain windshield wipers will not run. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide furthr information.
Windshield wipers will either not come on or stop working when on. Also air conditioner failed when coolant line rubbed against underbody, formed a hole, and leaked out coolant gas.
Windshield wipers work intermittently.
Windshield wipers work inadvertently. Consumer was driving in rainy weather and windshield wipers stopped working. Dealer will be inspecting vehicle.
The windshield wipers failed intermittently, never know when they will work, or won't work. 1996 gmc jimmy's had same problem, which was recalled and fixed by gmc dealers, why haven't the safaris? I have seen several complaints that have been reported, this is a safety hazard!!!!!! Some times they work and sometimes they don't. I have had to drive in the rain w/o wipers, and it's dangerous!!!!! Also the hydraulics that hold the top half of teh rear hatch door open, have failed three times. We had the dealer replace them twice, but at over $100.00 each time, it's getting expensive. Feel that this is a safety factor as well, due to not knowing when the lifts will fail, the top half of the door, which is heavy, could fall on someone's head, and has happened. Trust me, it hurts!
Windshield wipers stopped functioning during performance in rainy weather. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak unknown when they will work. Jn
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Brakes failed causing noise. Mjs
Whenever windshield wipers are in use, they stop or work intermittently, causing the driver to have poor visibility while driving in rain or snow.
The defective pulse module in the circuit board malfunctioned, causing windshield wipers to work intermittently which could cause visibility problems, and may result in a crash. There is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN #. Please provide further information.
Power window on driver's side does not go up or down. The dealer is aware of the problem. The motor for the power window is being replaced at owners' expense.
Wiper switch disconnects when turned "on". Gmc service manager believes there were recalls for this defect but unable to find for gmc vehicle; believes there was recall for same problem on other gmc - chevrolet astrol models. Reports there have been a lot of similar defects seen and to wait until recall is official before replacing $100. Switch.
Passenger's side automatic window motor malfunctioned, causing the window to get stuck in the middle. Been replaced twice. Please provide further information.
Whenever it rains the windshield wipers would stop working. Can hear motor going. Wipers would blow every time it rains. Mechanic says its the fuse each time, but problem still exists.
While the windshield wipers are in use the windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual diffculty which may cause an accident. Been to dealer on several occasions. Dealer cannot determine problem. Dealer replaced the fuses. Cause unknown. *akpower door locks inoperable.
Intermittently the windshield wipers come on without being activated. The dealer has inspected the vehicle twice, and has not been able to duplicate the problem.
Air conditioner failed.
Problem with windshield.
Windshield leaks water during rainy weather; also, sliding door is opened w/difficulty with latch design possible failure. Please describe details.
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