1998 GMC Safari visibility problems

10 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 11%
typical mileage: 80,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Windshield wiper/washer: motor
4
Windshield wiper/washer
3
Power window devices and controls
2
Rear window wiper/washer
1
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Safari visibility problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 GMC Safari visibility

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

Wipers 9

Related recalls

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorReported March 7, 2003 · 507,171 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
Risk: If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 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 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 03V093000 · Recall details

What 1998 GMC Safari owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 3, 2007 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 gmc safari. While driving 30 MPH, the windshield wipers failed. However, they began operating again five to ten minutes later. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact stated that rainfall is frequent in his state. No warning indicator lights were present during or after the failure. The failure is related to the federal safety agency campaign id # 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The dealer has not diagnosed the cause of failure. The current mileage is 143,000 and failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 05/06/08. *lj updated 05/06/08

Filed May 2, 2007 · Visibility · 160,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc safari. The current and failure mileage were 160,000. While driving 65 MPH on a rainy night the windshield wipers failed causing the contact to be unable to see through the windshield. After swerving to the side of the road almost getting hit the vehicle was parked until it stopped raining. The mechanic stated that the motor stopped operating because the solder joint cracked.

Filed Sep 18, 2006 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · MI

1998 safari van, random failure of windshield wiper motor, there is no pattern to it, it fails intermittently to function, which is kind of a safety concern, since the only time I use the wipers is during a rainstorm, which reduces vision greatly.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Electrical, Locks · 80,000 miles · MO

Vehicle is experiencing a lot of electrical problems. The driver's side window will not go up and down, and it makes a horrible noise. Door locks lock and unlock inadvertently. Windshield wipers only work when it is not raining. The heat and air conditioner blower only operate through the defroster. Also, unless consumer keeps foot on the accelerator the battery almost dies.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Transmission, Visibility · GA

Numerous failure of the windshield wipers to operate ( sometimes they work sometimes they don't, when they do finally come on they won't turn off). Transmission problems disabled the vehicle on 3 occasions. *jb vehicle showing same symptoms of 1997 which was recalled

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Visibility · 50,850 miles · IN

While using the windshield wipers and without warning the wipers stopped working. *ak the consumer waited 1 minute and then was able to turn them back on. The 1992-1997 chevrolet trucks were recalled for the same wiper switch problem. The 1998 wiper switch was believed to be the same as the 1997 wiper switch. *scc

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Visibility · 36,500 miles · FL

Windshield wipers shut off without warning. Required replacement of pulse module.

Filed May 30, 2003 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · VA

Since december, 2002, the windshield wipers fail to turn on about once or twice a week. The operation is totally unpredictable. They have failed to come on in thunderstorms twice causing a life threatening situation, then will work reliably for several weeks, only to unexpectedly fail again.

Filed Mar 2, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · WI

Brakes werent working well, then noticed heater didnt work, speed odemter didnt work. Took to gmc repair shop, was told gmc as a problem with fuel injectors leaking in to dash of vehicles. Large repair bill. Needs new wiring harness, fuel injectors, metering body not sure what else til they fix dash. Recommended not to drive more damage will occor or will short out other things. Or cause a fire. Gmc wont back up their vehicle. Debbie lull

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Lights, Seats · CA

Interior lights failed. Yh

Questions about the 1998 GMC Safari visibility

Does the 1998 GMC Safari have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 GMC Safari, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 GMC Safari visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Safari visibility?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V093000. 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).