While driving in rain with my wipers on low speed, they suddenly stopped, just as a truck was passing me, with the road water thrown on the windshield by the semi, I could not see the road ahead. I could see in my side mirror that I was clear on my right side, so I pulled over on the shoulder and stopped. I also own a 1991 3/4 ton silverado which I have had trouble with the wiper delay function, although they have not totally stopped as the sierra's did. I spoke with some other gm truck owners who say they have experienced similar issues with the wiper systems of their trucks, some as far back as 1988 models.
1993 GMC Sierra visibility problems
23 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor15
- Windshield wiper/washer7
- Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
- Power window devices and controls1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Sierra visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 GMC Sierra visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 GMC Sierra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 03v159000; general motors issued a windshield wiper motor recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. However, the windshield wipers were working intermittently. *ak *sc
While driving 45 MPH windshield wipers came on and off own their own. *ak windshield wipers failed on three separate occasions. General motor corporation (gm) issued a safety recall on 1994-1996 gmc light trucks, and truck's windshield wiper control module was replaced.
Defective wiring harness to windshield wiper motor, causing wipers to stop running randomly.
Windshield wipers quit working while driving in a snow storm. This resulted in poor visibility, which almost caused an accident. Consumer had to pull over, and hit the windshield wiper motor for the windshield wipers to start working. Recall 03v15900 was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off on their own.
Failures in electrical system. Radio,dashboard light (speedometer, etc.),windshield wipers.
While driving the windshield wipers work intermittently causing problems on the highway. There is a recall on similar vehicles but the consumer's VIN number was not included.
The windshield wipers were inoperative. A recall had been issued, however, it did not apply to consumer's vehicle identification number.
Windshield wipers were experiencing the same defect as stated in recall 02 v 280 000, but this vehicle wa snot included in recall due to VIN.
Questions about the 1993 GMC Sierra visibility
Does the 1993 GMC Sierra have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the visibility of the 1993 GMC Sierra, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 GMC Sierra visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1993 GMC Sierra visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Sierra have the most visibility problems?
The GMC Sierra model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (140 complaints), 1994 (115 complaints) and 1996 (84 complaints).
Other 1993 GMC Sierra problems
Seats 15Brakes 12Transmission 10Engine 7Seat belts 6Electrical 5Acceleration 3Fuel system 3Tires 3Body 2Locks 2Steering 2Suspension 1
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