While driving windshield wipers would come on or go off on their own. This happened whether it was raining or not. Sometimes would touch wiring harnessand windshield wipers would work fine for a while when they have been turned on. This was a visibility problem while driving.
1994 GMC Sierra visibility complaints
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Need new set of underwear; windshield wipers stopped in major down pour on highway during rush hour and has not worked properly since.
Windshield wipers malfunction which may cause visual difficulty and result in a crash. Usually occupant must jerk windshield wipers in order to be operative. There is recall 98v150000 for this make/model; but, this vehicle is not affected by recall due to VIN although it has the same problem.
While driving in a rain storm windshield wipers would just stop working without warning. Gmc has admitted to being aware of problem, but nothing has been done.
Have to shake and hold connection plug once let go wipers stop.
Windshield wipers don't always work. Sometimes they will come on and then stop for no reason. Sometimes they won't come on at all. I am having same problem as the federal safety agency campaign id 98v150001 but was told by dealer that my VIN was not included in the recall. Also called gmc and was told my VIN was not included. The dealer is premier gmc, 22211 easttex freeway, kingwood, tx 77339. Phone # 281‑359‑3600. Please check into this as it is hard driving in the rain when your wipers quit working. If it quits working I can raise the hood and bang on the wiper control box and it sometimes starts working again.
Windshield wipers failed, causing poor visibility due to defective circuit board and motor. Consumer contacted manufacturer, and thevehicle was not included in recall 98v150001 due to VIN although it had same defect.
Windshield wipers will intermittently fail during operation, causing poor visibility. Same defect as recall 98v150001; but, manufacturer claimed this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers sporadically malfunctioned. Dealer said it was not covered under recall.
The windshield wipers have not been working correctly. They either stop working in the middle of a cleaning/wiping phase or they dont come on at all.
Was driving vehicle in rain when windshield wipers stopped working for no reason. Stopped vehicle & jiggled wires & wipers started up again. Took vehicle to dealership for problem to be repaired. Vehicle not under recall.
Windshield wipers won't work sometimes
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Sometimes after a couple of minutes, operation would continue. But, most often, windshield wipers would not come on at all. Manufacturer has been notified. But, problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
Windshield wipers will not work during summer months or during winter months. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
While driving on interstate windshield wipers stopped working in the rain. Recall 98v150000 deals with the same exact problem that the consumer is experiencing. Consumer can touch wire and it will start working again. *ak
Windshield wipers work intermittently. This vehicle is experiencing the same problem describedin recall 98v150.001. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Recall 98v150.001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers would go on & off on their own. Consumer would turn windshield wipers on & they failed to work. Then would come on later & then quit working again. This problem caused havoc with driver's visibility while driving vehicle.
When driving and windshield wipers are needed, they become inoperative, reducing driver's visibility and increasing risk for a crash. Also, recall 98v150001 was issued for the same probelm. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Please provide any further details.
Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable. Vehicle not included in recall.
Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable, resulting in poor visibility. A recall has been issued on various makes and models . However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers stop working during operation or not working at all. This causes poor visibility, and can lead to a vehicle collision if not corrected. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Wind shield wipers fail at times,no recall on canada built trucks per gmc complaint # 99113234 no gmc follow-up.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Driver has to wiggle the wiring harness before operation begins again. Sometimes windshield wipers do not come on at all. Manufacturer was contacted about the problem. Owner told that truck was not included in recall 98v150001 gm/windsheild wiring due to VIN. Problem has not been corrected at this time. Please provide any further nformation.
Windshield wipers fail intermittently. Yh
Windshield wiper's are working intermittently.
While driving down the street in rainy conditions windshield wipers stopped working.
Windshield wipers work intermittently, and sometimes do not function at all, even though wiper motor continues to run. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Wiper stopped. Pushing wiper arm caused it to start working again. Happened numerous times during vacation. Dealer found nothing wrong. I had wiper motor replaced.
Windshield wipers are working inadvertently. Dealer has tried to remedy this problem various times.
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