1999 GMC Sierra visibility problems

Filed May 24, 2006 · Fuel system, Visibility · 160,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated there were two problems with the vehicle. First, the fuel gauge worked intermittently, but the vehicle has not been inspected by the service dealer concerning this issue. There were no warning indicators prior to the intermittent failure of the fuel gauge. Second, the passenger window dropped into the door without warning. The vehicle was inspected by the contact and it was discovered a cable was broken that held the window in place. A shim was added to keep the window in stationary position.

Filed Jul 25, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 46,000 miles · NY

Repeated ABS brake failure. This has not been corrected despite numerous attempts to repair problem(s). Heater motor malfunction, repeated wiper arm replacement, tailgate handle malfunction.

Filed Jan 18, 2005 · Visibility · 21,000 miles · MI

I currently own a 1999 gmc sierra. In 2001 with 25000 miles on the vehicle the rear quarter glass on the passenger side would not fully close. The latch had worn out and would not seal the window completely letting air and water enter the vehicle. This caused fogging on all windows of the vehicle in cold weather regardless if the HVAC system was on or not. It caused the windshield to fog up a great deal and forced me to run the defroster at full power. The window was replaced under warranty and I was told by the dealer that it was a very common occurrence on this vehicle and not to worry about it. Now 3 years down the road the same problem is occurring with the rear quarter glass on the drivers side. When I took the vehicle in to have it looked at they said it was the only one they had ever had do that, a complete reversal over the first time. When confronted with the fact that the passenger side had to be replaced earlier they passed me off to general motors customer service. At this point they have agreed to pay half for the new glass replacement. As the driver side window is causing fogging and water damage to my vehicle I believe this should be covered under the safety statement and paid for in full by gm.

Filed Dec 17, 2004 · Visibility · 84,400 miles · MI

Just after pulling onto the expressway, the driver side window dropped. Seeing how the temperature was in the 20's and the window would not operate, I proceeded directly to a repair shop (curt's). I was told that when the cables snap the window drops and the glass usually shatters. Mine did not shatter. The window cable was frayed and broken. If one could see my truck, you would believe that it is new. As with all of my vehicles, I keep it in excellent condition. This truck has never been in an accident or damaged in any way. The repair cost over $400.00. This follows the recent breakage of the rear tail gate cables which pitched my wife and I to the ground. I also had to pay for the repair of those broken cables even though the cables on 2000-2003 years have been recalled and replaced free of charge.

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Visibility · 91,342 miles · OH

The windshield wiper would intermittently stop during operation.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Body, Visibility · 99,874 miles · LA

Tailgate straps break for no reason. I have replaced them twice with in the past 4 years.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · FL

#1. Rt. Window intermittent. Satisfied with repair #2. Abs sys. Lite on. Abs sys. Inop. Cost was to be $1200, but after neogations repaired under warranty. (vehicle was over 36 mo. Warranty.) I feel this type failure is too premature @ 26,00 mi.

Filed Oct 30, 2003 · Brakes, Visibility · 75,000 miles · MI

Power driver window failed in down position. Tailgate cable frayed, ready to break. Abs deploy when brakes applied and bump hit on dry road resulting in loss of breaking power. This vehicle is the worst vehicle I have ever owned and I've had a lot of them.

Filed Aug 19, 2003 · Visibility · GA

While traveling windshield wipers would work intermittently during usage, causing poor visibility.

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Visibility · 29,000 miles · TX

Passenger side window fails to operate. This was caused by a faulty motor which is a common problem.