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.
1995 GMC Sonoma: windshield wiper failure
47 of the 213 complaints about the 1995 GMC Sonoma describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 47
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
While driving, the wipers can stop causing a sudden loss of visibility.
The multi-function/combination swith that controls the high/low beams, wipers, turn signals failed. This caused my taillights to stop functioning properly. They don't work at all with headlights on, turn signals do not work, reverse lights do not work. I drive a 1995 gmc sonoma short bed, standard cab, sl package. 5 speed mt, non-tilt, no cruise, no power anything.
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.
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.
Vehicle not included in recall number 98v150001. Solder joints near wiring harness can crack, causing windsheild wipers to become inoperable. *ak
Windshield wipers work only intermittently. There is recall 98v150000, but per gmc this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.
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.
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 .
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.
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 will intermittently fail, causing poor visibility. Recall 98v150000 was issued, but vehicle not included under recall due to VIN.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- 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
Questions about the 1995 GMC Sonoma wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1995 GMC Sonoma?
47 of 213 owner complaints about the 1995 GMC Sonoma (22%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 GMC Sonoma?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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