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1995 GMC Sonoma visibility complaints
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While driving vehicle the rain windshield wipers failed to work properly. Would stop on their own. Would sometimes work & at other times would not work. Its an intermittent problem. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have wipers checked. Problem like recall #98v150000/001. Contacted manufacturer, and informed consumer that vehicle made in jun 1994, but recall was vehicles made in august of 1994.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty and may result in a crash. There is recall # 98v150000, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN although it has the same problem.
Windshield wipers will intermittently fail, causing poor visibility. Recall 98v150000 was issued, but vehicle not included under recall due to VIN.
Transmission(auto) failure : flywheel "shattered" due to bad torque converter and flexplate(july 23,1996) starter bolt broke while driving at 55mph. Starter had to be replaced.(may 24, 1997). Starting difficulty. Starter bad and replaced again, plus replaced bad flexplate/flywheel again for 2nd time(aug 26, 1997). Starter shorting out. Replaced starter for 3rd time(sept 9,1999). Catalytic converter malfunction and replacement, muffler also replaced(dec. 13, 1997). Windshield wiper failure, pulse module bad(aug 16,1996) and wiper failure again intermittantly, replaced under recall(sep. 1, 1999). Seatbelt driver's side retractor broken, replaced under warranty(aug 26,1997) seatbelt passenger replaced under recall (sep 1, 1999). Window crank handle snapped in two while cranking window down. Sharp jagged edges cut hand and fingers.(sep 1 ,1999). Horn inoperable on several occasions, twice when I needed it to alert an encroaching vehicle which almost hit me. This problem was unable to be reproduced at the dealer service center. Still a potential safety problem/liability(may 15, 1997-ongoing intermittantly, and dealer would not replace unit). Throttle stuck open at high speed (45-50mph) on at least five occasions, causing me great fear, extremely dangerous potential for accident(may 1996 to present).
Windshield wipers would stop operating while on. Dealer/mfr. Were notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a recall due to VIN, although it has the same defect. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Windshiled wiper motor failed prior to recall notice. (98v‑150) nlm
Intermittently windshield wipers will stop. A recall ha been issued by the manufacturer, this vehicle was not included.
Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with intermittent windshield wipers. Manufacturer notified and informed no recall on consumer's vehicle; the federal safety agency recall # 98 150 0001. Seeking the federal safety agency help in this matter. Although vehicle may not be on recall, it has a similar defect.
Windshield wiper motor operates erratically, sometimes the windshield wipers work, but when they are needed in a storm they will just quit. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers operate intermittently. They don't come on sometimes otr stop sometimes when they are on.
The handle that rolls up the window broke off, causing serious finger injuries.
Windshield wiper & washer failed prior to recall 98v-150000.
Windshield wiper failure.
Driver's side rearview mirror fell off without a reason and now the passenger's side has the same problem. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
Ea97-022; when traveling in rainy weather conditions the windshield wipers turn off without prior warning causing poor visibility. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Ea97022; windshield wiper failure; sometimes when using the windshield wipers, the wipers shut off and sometimes the wipers will not come on at all. The dealer is aware of the problem. Not able to correct because the problem will not repeat while at dealership.
I contacted the dealership on 6/30/98 because of another safety recall of the seat belts, but the representative on the phone told me he had no knowledge of this condition, even though I heard about it on national news and your web site. I consider this to be a potentially life threatening manufactures defect.
Windshield wipers only work sometimes when they are turned on. But sometimes cut off without a reason. This problem happened each time wipers were used.
Windshield wiper system fails intermittently.
While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers will become inoperative, causing the driver not to see. Took the truck to the dealer and they cannot find any problems in the windshield wipers.
Windshield wipers fail without warning.
The windshield wiper motor works sporadically. Sometimes the wipers will fail while driving. Dealer has not seen.
Windshield wipers failed, causing poor visibility.
Ea 97-022; consumer states while driving the windshield wipers can stop suddenly, resulting in loss of visibiliity, consumer also states the problem is intermittent. Please provide any further details.
Ea97022, windshield wipers, sometimes when using the windshield wipers they would stop working. Sometimes the wipers would not come on at all. Other times when turning off wipers, the wipers would not turn off. The problem has been corrected.
Windshield wiper motor failed.
When driving in inclement weather windshield wipers will become inoperative, causing the consumer to drive without visibility. Dealer cannot find problem.
Windshield wipers fail sporadically. Dealer cannot determine cause.
Windshield wipers fail intermittently, affecting visibility during rainy weather, especially during night.
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