Windshield wipers do not work all the time. There are recalls 98v150001 & 98v150000 concerning windshield wiper poor operation, however, dealership informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in recalls due to VIN. *ak
1996 GMC Sierra visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers will operate intermittently and without prior notice windshield wipers would stop and go. Dealership aware of problkem.*ak consumer states the pulse module is causing windshield wipers to not work.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak windshield wipers will not work at all at various times.
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While driving when windshield wipers are needed. Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail to work at all which causes poor driver's visibility. Also, recall number 98v150001/ manufacturer's recall 98043 dealt with same problem. However, this vehicle not included due to VIN.
Gmc said that my vechicle is not cover, but I'm having the same problem as the vechicle that are covered. No safety defect.
The windshield wipers fail intermittently, gmc recall the defective module in newer model vehicles but refuses to replace the same module in older vehicles, consumer replaced the module himself after a near accident. Nlm
Recall 98v150001/windshield wiper wiring: vehiclewindshield wipers work intermittently. Problem can result in inoperative windshield wipers reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently, just as stated in recall of other 1996 gmc trucks, but my VIN # did not fall within recall range. Part replaced at my expense. Request expanding recall to include my VIN #.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of a rainstorm. Consumer was pulling a horse trailor. They worked intermittently. Dealer couldn't cover it after 50,000 miles. Consumer had to pick up the repair expenses.
My problem exists (exactly) as described in your recall database, the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v150001. I inspected the circuit card and found the cracked solder joints as you described. Gmc customer assistance advises that my VIN is not covered by the recall. Perhaps there are more vehicles on the road with this dangerous problem than gmc admitted.
Windshield wipers intermittently fail during operation or they will not turn on at all, causing poor visibility. Vehicle was not included in recall 98v150001 due to VIN although it had the same defect.
While using windsheld wipers during rain wipers would work intermittently. *ak the wiper problem was on recall (#98043) by gmc but this vehcile is not included.
Windshield wipers works intermittenly. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic told him that there was too much mileage on vehicle
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Recall issued for this problem, but this vehicle not included due to VIN#. *ak
While traveling in rain windshield wipers would work intermittently, causing poor visibility. Dealer repaired the windshield wipers. Please provide further information.
There is a current recall by the federal safety agency campaign# 98v150001 but my vehicle will not be covered because it is not built at one of the plants being recalled. It is having the same failure as described in recall, neither dealer or mfg will correct situation under recall.
Windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a rain storm. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the circuit board. While at dealer another consumer came in with same identical problem.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Wneh they are needed during a rain storm the y will not operate. Dealer has been contacted.
A recall describing this exact failure and remedy has been issued for the exact same vehicle.the federal safety agency campaign id number:98v15001/ windshield wiper motor. The dealer has made repairs to this vehicle in the form of exactly the method described in said recall.we paid for the repair,as we were told that this vehicle was not covered under recall.it seems odd that this item would fail(considering the small useage here in california)in the same way as those other vehicles who were issued a recall notice.I was told that the VIN number was not included in the recall.I was wondering if you have recieved inquires from other gmc owners who also had this problem.possibly the problem is more extensive than acknowledged.had I not checked your website I would not have known that a problem existed.it would be interisting to know if other consumers just went ahead and paid for the repair as I did,because they were also not aware that a problem existed.please keep me informed.thank you.c provinse.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer says the circuit board motor needs replacing. Owner believes there was a recall for this problem in 1998, but did not get it fixed at the time. *ak
While windshield wipers are in use they would stall without indication. Consumer would turn them on, and then turn them off to return to movement of windshield wipers. Vehicle not included in recall because of VIN #. *ak
The consumer stated that when she driving her vehicle the windshield wipers are not operable. The windshield wipers works intermittently.
While driving in a heavy rain storm windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Truck was taken to the dealership. Owner's truck was not included in recall # 98v150001 gm/windshield wiper wiring due to VIN. Part was replaced by owner. *ak
Wipers intermittent/inoperative or at times won't even turn off for a time. They have never failed to operate on high speed up to now. Exactly the same as recall notice #98vi50001. Gmc contacted and their response was that my VIN # was not included in the recall.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty which may result in a crash. There is recall 98v150 , but this vehicle is not included due to VIN. *ak.et.
Vehicle experienced failure of the windshield wiper motor unit, recall on component however vehicle denied due to VIN #.
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Had problem then noticed this problem is the federal safety agency recall# 98v 150000. Levally would not reimburse. Also see someone with same problem on your web page with same results. Also same story in trailer life with same results. All of us were told our VIN number not covered. Just what vehicles did gm recall?
While in use windshield wipers malfunctioned, affecting visibility which may result in a crash.
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