GMC Sierra wipers problems

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Transmission, Visibility · 7,000 miles · AL

My windshield wiper fluid only sprays out 30% of the time. Usually in the morning then any other time of the day it will not spray out. They replaced the pump and that did not fix it and they won't do anything else and now it is out of warranty. When running lower rpms driving the truck it begins to feel like its shaking forward and backwards, like a shuddering feeling. I have read about other people having this problem and it describes mine perfectly. I have the 8speed

Filed Oct 31, 2011 · Visibility · 125,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 gmc sierra. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were inoperable. The vehicle was diagnosed by the owner who stated that the circuit board to the wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 10433666 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The failure and the current mileages were approximately 125,000. Updated 11/29/11 *cn updated 12/12/11

Filed Oct 11, 2011 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 gmc sierra. While the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the windshield wipers were activated but failed to function. The windshield wipers began to function after several attempts but the failure recurred sporadically. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v150001 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer) bu the contact was advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2011 · Electrical · TX

I continue to be annoyed by a condition I experience with the gmc vehicle I purchased new three years ago. The problem is one that the dealer does not have a remedy for. The specific problem is that when the vehicle is parked overnight or when it is parked in the shadows, the instrument panel is not lighted when one drives away sometimes for periods of up to thirty to forty-five minutes. This becomes particularly irritating in the case of the radio which cannot be read from the driver's position. Only after the vehicle has been in the bright sun for sometimes as little as ten and often as much as forty-five minutes will the dash lights kick in to where they are easily readable. I find this condition a potential hazard in that people may be stretching to read their radio or may not be able to adequately view their instrumental panel otherwise. The problem seems to be a design error. What appears to be an electric eye or similar device is in the shadow of the windshield wiper assembly or the pillar on the passenger side. What happens then is when the electric eye is in full sun, it eventually seems to find where it is at and the lighting in the dash is increased. It seems that because this is a dangerous condition much in the way of cell phones, gm ought to be made to recall and/or offer a remedy to the consumer. I find this comment being made by fellow owners of gmc and chevrolet pick-up trucks. The problem then is not only mine. How widespread is it?

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 55,000 miles · CO · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 gmc sierra. The contact stated that the transmission suddenly caught fire. The dealer stated that the seals were leaking around the transmission and were the cause of the fire. The dealer also stated that it was not covered under warranty and would not assist with the repair costs. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The current mileage was 55,880. The left rear shock absorber fell off, the magnet cover plate of the differential came off and ruined the rear end twice. The front differential seals failed and the vehicle lost fluid, the catalytic converter failed, the clutch fan broke , the power steering would not turn to the left as easy as the right, the seat belts never worked properly, the valve guides failed on the engine, the ABS was inoperative, the windshield wiper component came on when water would get on the unit and they would not shut off until the unit dried out/ the torsion bar support was fatigued, the rear brakes did not adjust themselves properly and the speedometer did not work. Updated evoq 08/05/10

Filed Oct 23, 2009 · Visibility · 25,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns 2007 gmc sierra. The automatic windshield wipers engage without warrant and sprayed water onto the windshield. As a consequence his visibility was impaired. He has to restart the engine to turn off the windshield wipers. A technician from the dealer replaced the windshield wiper sensors. The technician also added that in year 1995 there was an identical failure with this model type. The circuit breaker had to be replaced to remedy the failure. He contacted the manufacturer, and was referred to the dealer. He will have to assume financial responsibility for the repairs. The failure mileage was 25,000. The current mileage was 51,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2007 · Visibility · 90,433 miles · NJ

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

Filed Mar 11, 2007 · Visibility · 44,500 miles · OH

Windshield wiper motor failure. The wipers kept operating at low speed with the switch position being irrelevant. Only 44500 mi. On the vehicle. Since, the motor control module is not available separately the complete motor assembly had to be replaced.

Filed Feb 3, 2007 · Visibility · ME

Traveling 47 MPH or high, wiper blade lifts off windshield and does not come into contact to clean windshield.

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Body, Visibility · 135,705 miles · TX

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.