Tl*the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra. The windshield wipers would not operate. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The current and failure mileages were 90,433. Updated 12/12/2007 *bf the consumer stated the defect originally happened 2 years ago and was repaired by the consumer by cleaning the unit and sealing the warped cover with silicon. The consumer stated vehicle to be repaired by gm dealer on november 13, 2007 updated 12/12/07
1997 GMC Sierra visibility problems
24 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,066.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 85,066
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer12
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor8
- Windshield2
- Power window devices and controls1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Sierra visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 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 1997 GMC Sierra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's driver side door pins shattered causing the door to malfunction when attempting to open it from the inside. Also, the windshield wiper motor malfunctioned as well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the repairs should be covered under a recall. The dealer needed documentation that would support the recall work. No repairs had been made.
Dt: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. He believes it is a problem with the wiper motor circuit board. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer.
Windshield wipers failed during rainstorm,after researching this,I found this to be a common problem in which a recall was issued but I never received notice or my VIN wasn't included in recall
Dt:consumer owns 1997 gmc k1500 sierra pickup truck. Found recall apr. 27, 2003 the federal safety agency campaign id 03v159000 for windshield wipers. Cracked circuit board. Consumer received letter in february 2003 from gm. Letter stated that some vehicles had this defect, but this was not a recall. According to the federal safety agency there was a recall. Consumer called manufacturer and they said that his vehicle was part of the special plan. His vehicle was not part of the recall. Consumer asked if they could include his vehicle in the recall. Gm told the consumer no, that he could file a statement or report and he done so. Consumer does not have any faith in gm getting back with him.
Windshield wiper motor failure on 1997 gmc sierra pickup truck. Wipers work when they want to and gmc and dealer does nothing about it.
On the 1997 gmc sierra extended cab pickup that I own, the windshield wipers fail to operate on numerous occasions. Currently, there is a recall for this problem on a variety of chevrolet, gmc, and oldsmobile trucks from 1994-1997, however my type of vehicle is not part of this recall, # 03v159. My vehicle should have been included in the recall; in fact, the 1996 version of my vehicle is included in the recall. I want the recall expanded to include the 1997 gmc sierra extended cab pickup.
Faulty windshield washer module. Repaired par but it was not apart of the recall due to VIN number. *bf the consumer stated that while driving 65 MPH the windshield wipers stopped working for 5 or more seconds. The consumer stated that the failure was a result of a faulty windshield washer module *tc
Windshield wipers stopped working. Manufacturer offered no assistance. *ak the consumer had the wiper module replaced because his vehicle did not fall under the recall.
While driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers did not work. They worked fine as long as it was not raining. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but problem was not resolved. *ak
Questions about the 1997 GMC Sierra visibility
Does the 1997 GMC Sierra have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 GMC Sierra, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 GMC Sierra visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,066 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 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 1997 GMC Sierra problems
Brakes 67Steering 63Transmission 28Engine 16Electrical 12Fuel system 12Suspension 11Tires 9Seats 6Body 5Acceleration 4Airbags 4Lights 4Locks 3Seat belts 3Wheels 1
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