Windshield wiper module failure, approximately in early 2006 on 1000k trip. Parts purchased module n12463 part number 12463090 from dealer in edmonton at cost of $64.87 including gst.. Returned home 1000k as dealer too busy too fix, and paid $36.00 labor to have installed. Total cost for module and labor: $100.87. My request is for gm to pay this $100.87 as this should have been covered under a recall notice at any time in the life of these vehicles.
1997 GMC Safari visibility problems
29 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer12
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor8
- Power window devices and controls6
- Windshield2
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor2
- Rear window wiper/washer: motor1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
GMC Safari visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 GMC Safari visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
Related investigations
Windshield wiper failure
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
What 1997 GMC Safari owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off on their own. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic detrermined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.
September 1, 1999: AC problem (not cooling) repaired under warranty. November 3, 1999: left drivers door window motor replaced under warranty (not passenger side as documented on the invoice). January 31, 2003: I wrote to gmc customer service via email, detailing some problems that had developed with my van. I complained that the drivers window motor was intermittent at best. I mentioned was the windshield wipers worked erratically. My low setting on the AC fan was inoperable, and eventually all 3 levels stopped. I had been living with it for over a year, because I am a single mom, work full time and couldnt afford to be without my transportation. The reply I got was that my van was too old, and things break. Three months later, I received a recall campaign in the mail for the windshield wiper motor. May 8, 2003: I took my van into the closest gmc dealer to have my drivers window motor ($329.38) and the AC resistor replaced ($103.24), and perform the campaign to replace the windshield motor. July 22, 2003: returned to gmc dealer to repair AC problem (AC blows from defroster and not from vents) that developed may 10, 2003.($132.50) september 24, 2003: returned to gmc dealer for same AC problem that returned july 30, 2003. That van was in the service department all day, and was never repaired. I had to have my car for work and could not leave it. Needless to say, I was very unhappy with them. I had been unable to leave the van again until just recently, choosing instead to live with the problem until such time I could afford to be without the car for a day. April 20, 2004: returned to gmc dealer for AC problem. Was told the hose was broken in a different place than before. (169.24). During the drive home, the AC problem returned. April 29, 2004: van wont start due to a dead battery. I replaced the battery, and still same problem returns. Now I have an electrical problem somewhere that is killing my battery, and I cant find it.
Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) *ph transmission, engine, AC/ heater, gas gauge, windshield wiper motor, electric window.
While driving front windshield wipers failed, making it hard to see during rainy weather.
Ongoing problems with defective components on consumer's two vans. Each van has had problems with it's transmission, alternator, motors for door and windows, catalytic converter, fuel pump, oxygen sensors and windshield wiper motor. *la the consumer has two gmc safari's both 1997 models. Their VIN's are [xxx] and [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While traveling in inclement weather and without prior warning windshield wipers will come on and off intermittently.
Consuer states that the windshield wiper will intermittenly stop working when the consumer has the wipers in use. Contacted dealer and the dealer cannot find the problem with the vehicle.
Windshield wipers work intermittenly. Mr
Windshield wiper motor began to perform erratic, now wiper system does not work at all. Please describe details.
Questions about the 1997 GMC Safari visibility
Does the 1997 GMC Safari have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 GMC Safari, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1997 GMC Safari visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 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 1997 GMC Safari problems
Transmission 21Brakes 18Engine 18Fuel system 17Steering 14Electrical 11Acceleration 9Body 8Seat belts 8Airbags 6Suspension 5Lights 2Locks 2Seats 2Tires 2Wheels 2
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1997 GMC Safari?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history