Windshield wipers stop intermittently without warning. Latest incident was in heavy snow and visibility was lost. This is a very dangerous situation. The 1996 s-10 and sonoma were recalled for this very same problem but no recall on the 1997. This needs to be addressed before someone is injured in an accident.
1997 GMC Sonoma visibility complaints
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While driving and it started to rain the vehicle wipers will not come on. Cause unknown. Mr
While driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers failed to operate properly after being turned on. Sometimes the wipers would not come on but the motor would still be running. The problem is intermittent and has been taken to the dealership. They have then been informed that the problem is not on recall but the problem was repairable due to a module of the wiper system. Please describe details. Mr
Windshield wiper motor failed, wipers stalled in heavy rain and traffic--had to blindly maneuver to city freeway shoulder and proceed to next exit.
The windshield wipers malfunctioned. The dealer indicated that tapping the module would make the wipers work again.
Windshield washer/wipers randomly do not work. Dearler says they can't fix a random problem. Appears to be the same problem as stated in the 1996 recall #98v150001.
Consumer states was unable to keep windshield wipers working, consumer was also notified there was a recall, however was informed by dealer there was a recall, however recall was not applicable to consumer because of the VIN number mechanic stated the windshield wipers work intermediately resulting in the motor to malfunction.*jb
While driving winshield wipers stopped working. Contacted dealer, they refused to do anything.
This is the second of my three 1997 gmc vehicles to experience this problem. The wiper module failed. The first time was on a 1997 s10 ext cab 4wd; it cost me $175 to get that one repaired by dealer replacement of the module. I have no yet taken this one, a 1997 gmc sonoma , to the dealership. I have checked to see if the part is available at other than a dealership. It is not. If there is no recall there should be. There has been ample incidences reported to create at least some investigation. I checked on recalls for the s10 and was told no.
Windshield wiper motor fails to operate some times when I turn it on. And then after a few minutes, its working again. I can't depend on the wipers to work when I need them. First incident occurred at about 75,000 miles. My local gm service center tells me there is some electrical module causing the problem and wants $150 to fix.
The 1996 chevrolet s-10, was recalled for the windshield wiper motor, and the description of problem explains mine perfectly. When I tried to turn them on, they would come on and go off for no reason. Finally, they just quit working. It's extremely dangerous to drive with no wipers in the rain.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Wiring has to be jiggled before operation continues. Problem was reported to the dealership. Problem has not been corrected. *ak
Windshield wipers work intermittently.
Windshield wipers will intermittently quit working while in use due to defective wiper motor circuit board, causing poor visibility.
Windshield wiper motor failed while in use. Bad solder joints on pcb is the cause. Bad pcb design.
While driving on highway at approximately 65mph windshield wipers just stopped, no warning. Contacted dealer, and was told that windshield wiper failure was due to a short in the pulse board located in the windshield wiper motor.
Driving on the highway approx 60mph on a rainy day and all of sudden the windshield wipers stopped working. Dealer was contacted.
Wiper failed. Yh
Rotors out of round causing vehicle to pull.
Oil cooler line located too close to oil pan, rubs against unit.
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