1998 GMC Sierra 1500 visibility problems

Filed Apr 17, 2012 · Visibility · 103,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would fail sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2011 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would stop working sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage 90,000 and the current mileage is 139,000. Updated 10/21/11 *bf the wiper was repaired at a cost of $ 311.00. Update 10/26/11

Filed Sep 23, 2008 · Visibility · 150,000 miles · MN

I own a 1998 gmc sierra and the windshield wipers work only part of the time. Upon searching the internet it seems to be a widespread problem among these vehicles, but the recall doesn't include this year even though the circuit board is the same .

Filed May 16, 2007 · Visibility · 1,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Windshield wipers will not always work. When raining they go off or stall. Pulling on wippers manually will retart them occationaly.

Filed Sep 6, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 50,000 miles · FL

The wipers do not always work. There seems to be a short of some kind in the system. I can get them to work by manually moving them sometimes. Also I'm having a problem with the brake lights working. I have replaced the tail light assembly twice. Again it seems to be a short in the system, they work on and off, its very dangerous.

Filed May 8, 2006 · Visibility · 72,000 miles · MO

On a 1998 gmc sierra 1/2 ton pickup. Faulty windshield wiper control board. Solder joints pn control board will crack causing wipers to fail at random times, creating an unsafe situation when in traffic. Tapping or jerking on the wipers will temporarily reactivate them. This is a known issue by gm for over 15 years and recalls have been made on previous vehicles, but are not offered on vehicles after 1997.

Filed Jul 2, 2005 · Visibility · 53,740 miles · VA · fire

The switch for the remote control outside mirrors caught fire. Ruining the switch, associated harness and the door panel. I have discussed this with my dealer quoting the federal safety agency campaign number 03v093000. He refuses to honor the recall saying my VIN was not included in the recall. I hope this complaint will help getting my vehicle included in the recall.

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Visibility · IL

Windshield wipers would quit while using them while raining or not. It's lucky I have rainx in my wiper fluid and on the wipers which gave me enough visibility to see, but this could be a very hazardous situation.

Filed May 29, 2003 · Visibility · 119,000 miles · AR

Windshield wipers fail to work intermittently, obviously I only attempt to use my wipers when it is raining. The last time I was driving in heavy rain on the interstate. I managed to get to the shoulder without incedent. This is a very dangerous situation.

Filed Aug 10, 2002 · Visibility · CO

Windshield wipers will stop working during intermittent setting with out warning. Sometimes the wipers will not turn off. Sometimes the wipers will stop and the blades will be in the line of sight causing a major distraction.