Tl* - the contact called concerning a service bulletin regarding windshield wiper washer motor. The bulletin has a product recall. The contact has been told by gmc that the car was not a part of the recall\ due to the VIN. The contact stated that the windshield wipers work intermittently. The contact stated that the windshield wipers will either stay up in the air, won't work at all, or shut off by themselves. The last incident was on december 26, 2006. The contact stated that the problem with the windshield wipers began in july 2006. The contact called the dealer, and they gave her a service request no. 71-463971283, and then the dealer denied it.
1996 GMC Sonoma visibility problems
31 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor17
- Windshield wiper/washer10
- Windshield2
- Rearview mirrors/devices1
- Rear window wiper/washer: motor1
At what mileage
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GMC Sonoma visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 GMC Sonoma visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. Since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by fmvss no. 212.
- Remedy
- All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%.
Recall number 97V008001 · Recall details
What 1996 GMC Sonoma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windshield wiper comes on and off intermittently while traveling in inclement weather.
Wipers have been intermidently failing over a several year period but now has become more frequent and last longer. Dt
Consumer stated that while driving and with no warning the windshield wiper worked intermittently. Dealer notified. Ts possible electrical failure caused wipers to fail mostly during rainy weather.
Consumer stated vehicle is experiencing the same problem with the windshield wipers as indicated in recall 98-v-15-001; but this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. *ak
Wipers will just stop working going down the road. The same problem as desrcibed in a gmc recall on same models. My truck was made the next month after the recall was stopped. I think the recall should have gone on further than it did compared to the number of people having the same exact problem as the recalled trucks.
I called gmc and told them about the wiper motor problem, they said that my trucks' VIN number was not part of the recall that had been done on other 1996 gmc sonomas of the same year. My truck has the same exact problem as the other 1.2 million recalled s10 & s15 trucks but gmc corp. Says that it is not related. ( the federal safety agency recall #98v150001) I feel that the recall needs to be expanded to cover trucks of the same year that have the same problem. The gmc recall is for trucks build from 8-94 to 5-96. The recall needs to be expanded because several vehicles have been left out.
When consume ris traveling on highway windshield isn't properly in place. Dealership is aware of problem.
While exiting from highway consumer was trying to down shift from forth gear to third gear, but it would only go to second gear. Also, windshield wipers stopped working completely.
Windshield wiper motor sometimes fails to operate or continue to operate when switch is engaged.
Questions about the 1996 GMC Sonoma visibility
Does the 1996 GMC Sonoma have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 GMC Sonoma, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 GMC Sonoma visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Sonoma visibility?
Yes, 2 recalls: 98V150001, 97V008001. 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).
Other 1996 GMC Sonoma problems
Brakes 52Engine 19Transmission 16Airbags 10Electrical 8Acceleration 7Fuel system 6Seats 6Suspension 6Lights 3Body 2Seat belts 2Tires 2Locks 1Steering 1Wheels 1
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