My windshield module went out and I was told that gmc had problems with their modules, I went on line and found out that the recall was stopped the prior year to my vehicle being built. I took it to my mechanic and the told me that even though the recall ended gmc still had severe problems with later model vehicle with the same wiper module defect. I called gmc and they could supply no explanation as to why the recall stopped even though the problems continued. Thanks john miller.
1996 GMC Sonoma visibility complaints
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Windshield wiper circuit board failed prior to recall notice 98v‑150. Nlm
Windshield wiper motor works intermittently, electrical problem related to positioning of motor(electric). I was told by an autoparts dealer that they have had a lot of complaints of bad motors. I know of two friends with similar vehicels (chevy blazer and chevy s-10 truck) who have the exact same problem. Wipers will work fine sometimes and then just stop in mid-stroke. I was driving in rainy conditions when first occurred. I moved wiring and the wipers would cut on and off, I found that it is the wiper motor housing and not the wires. Wedged a stick between wiper motor and housing and they worked for a while. This is a common problem specifically to this style of vehicle and potentially a very hazardous one too. If all of the auto parts dealers are acknowledging this is true maybe something should be done about it before people are killed because of windshield wiper failure!
The dealer said that my vehicle was not covered because my VIN did not cover dates of manufacture. However my problem is exactly the one described in the recall notice. Gmc also said my VIN was not covered under the recall.
Windshield wipers stop working intermittently due to a bad circut board. There is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle does not fall under the recall.
While driving and using windshield wipers they will quit without a warning. *ak some times wipers will never operte at all.
Wipers stop working repaired by replacement of the circuit board.
This is the same problem with other trucks with different VIN numbers. Please expand the VIN numbers in this recall (98v150000) to include all sonoma's. Thank you.o safety defect listed for above vehicle.
Upon using windshield wipers while it was raining they operated intermittently. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers would work intermittenly after being turned on. Would stop with any warning. Also, humming noises would be coming from wiper motor. Contacted both manufacturer & dealership. Indicated the circuit board needed to be replaced.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I need to know what if any recalled defects have been corrected on my vehicle...a local dealer stated that the only thing they know about recalls deals with the windshield wipers.....and nothing else has been sent to them concerning any other recalls dealing with 1996 gmc sonoma sls 4 cyl, 5 spd.
Windshield wipers will function intermittently and sometimes not at all. Saw recall notice # 98v150001 on this web site but had never received a notice. Called gmc customer assistance and was told the recall did not apply to my VIN.
Vehicle experiencing problem with windshield wipers not working . Dealer/ manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under recall due to VIN. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
My vehicle is not covered by multiple recalls because it is not in the gmc list of vehicles per its VIN number. This is, inspite of the fact that the exact same problem has been noted other sonoma recalls. This same problem has also been involved with the 1995-96 gmc jimmys of which the sonoma is virtually the same in the engine compartment. Gmc as well as the dealer have refused to acknowledge that there is a problem with the windshield wiper system of this vehicle, even though information from this site was presented to both the gmc. Dealer and the gmc customer assistance center. I was told by the assistance center that I should have it fixed as if there is an accident now they are on record as stating that they recommended having it repaired. But they refused to include this vehicle in the general recall.
Windshield wipers motor failed while on the road. Yh
Windshield wipers failed during rainstorm - prior to recall notice 98v15.
Wiper motor circuit board malfunction.
In rainy conditions windshield wipers will become inoperative. This is an intermittent problem. Has to turn on and off the switch in order to restart, resulting in loss of visibility. Dealer has been notified.
Mirror failed.
In cold weather the windshield wipers do not conform to windshield contour. Driver's side approximately 40 % to 60% is ineffective, whereas on the passenger's side as much as 80 % is ineffective.ad to get off highway 3 times due to poor visibility.
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