1995 GMC Sonoma visibility problems

52 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 52
of this car's complaints: 24%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Windshield wiper/washer
31
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
17
Windshield
2
Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
1
Rearview mirrors/devices: interior
1
Rearview mirrors/devices
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Sonoma visibility problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 GMC Sonoma visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 47

Related recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported July 1, 1998 · 1,557,585 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

Recall number 98V150001 · Recall details

Related investigations

Windshield wiper failureOpened October 23, 1997, closed July 2, 1998

There is no summary currently available

EA97022

Windshield wiperOpened June 17, 1997, closed October 23, 1997

During this preliminary evaluation, over 400 additional complaints were furnished by gm.in addition gm reported over 3000 wiper system warranty repairs on the subject vehicles.

PE97028

What 1995 GMC Sonoma owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 7, 2008 · Visibility · 79,000 miles · TX

I had problems with my 1995 gmc windshield wipers working intermittently,and one day,on my first day back to work as a teacher,it rained horribly and the wipers wouldn't work. I paid a lot of money to firestone to get them fixed. Now I read there was a recall and never received any info. And have lived at the same place for 18yrs.. Sewell motors in dallas,tx sold me the vehicle in 1995.

Filed Feb 12, 2008 · Visibility · OH

While driving, the wipers can stop causing a sudden loss of visibility.

Filed May 29, 2003 · Visibility · FL

While driving and and without warning side mirror will fall off, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified.

Filed Sep 25, 2001 · Visibility · FL

While driving in rain windshield wipers stop working with no prior warning. They work intermittently. Also, windshield wiper control module had to be replaced. Please contact dealer.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Engine, Visibility · VA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jun 25, 2001 · Visibility · CA

While driving windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealer has offered repairs but at consumer's expense. *ak dealer would fix problem if vehicle was a 1995 model.

Filed May 14, 2001 · Visibility · FL

Vehicle not included in recall number 98v150001. Solder joints near wiring harness can crack, causing windsheild wipers to become inoperable. *ak

Filed Apr 17, 2001 · Visibility · MI

Windshield wipers work only intermittently. There is recall 98v150000, but per gmc this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Brakes, Visibility · PA

Consumer was traveling about 15mph inside of a shopping parking lot and there was thumping noise underneath vehicle when applying brakes. Vehicle brakes didn't hold. *ak brake loss was due to speed sensor failure and was replaced. Wiper noise was due to wiper motor failure which the dealer replaced.

Filed Aug 25, 2000 · Visibility · OH

Windshield wipers will intermittently fail during operation, causing poor visibility. Dealer and manufacturer claimed that this vehicle was not included in recall 98v150000 due to VIN although it has the same defect .

Questions about the 1995 GMC Sonoma visibility

Does the 1995 GMC Sonoma have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 52 complaints about the visibility of the 1995 GMC Sonoma, 24% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 GMC Sonoma visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC Sonoma visibility?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V150001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the GMC Sonoma have the most visibility problems?

The GMC Sonoma model years with the most visibility complaints are 1998 (55 complaints), 1994 (53 complaints) and 1995 (52 complaints).