GMC Safari wipers problems

Filed May 15, 2008 · Visibility · 171,000 miles · 00

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.

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 Jul 24, 2005 · Electrical · CA

At 90000 miles, windshield wipers on my 97 gmc safari suddenly started to fail while driving in the rain. 10 minutes later they might work for a while. This started happening regularly. I had several near accidents on the freeways of los angeles as a result. I was told by one web forum it was faulty leads due to wire harness stress. I have not been able to afford to fix the problem and now avoid the freeways in the rain.

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Visibility · 69,000 miles · CA

When driving during rainy weather, the windshield wiper failed intermittently. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak there were numerous recalls on other year and makes of the safari vans for the same problem. *sc

Filed Mar 25, 2005 · Visibility · CA

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.

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 May 14, 2004 · Electrical, Visibility · 32,804 miles · HI

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.