At first instance of failure windshield wipers would intermitently stop working. It has now progressed to total failure. Got under hood and traced to wiring plug in at wiper motor. If plug is jiggled the wipers will work for a short period of time. Vehicle cannot be driven during possible rain conditions due to safety issues. We are in the process of getting an estimate for repairs from a dealer.
1998 GMC Sonoma visibility complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on a rain day, the wipers suddenly stopped working at high speed. Also, when the vehicle slowed down, the windshield wipers worked intermittently, and sometimes did not work at all. There were no warning signals prior to the incident and the vehicle had not been seen by a dealership.
On our 1998 gmc sonoma we have replaced the windshield wiper motor and board. The wipers still have a ghost in them and delay does not work most of the time and high speed when on low speed, erratic behavior on wipers. Won't turn on or off on occasion. Was there a recall on also on the passenger seat? The lever broke right off the first time we used it. Cheaply built handles. Please send me a list of recalls on this vehicle please for our own safety as this vehicle is driven daily on open highways.
Interior components break easily: driver's recliner handle sheared off, driver's visor hinge snapped, windshield defrost grille fractured.
Windshield wiper system is faulty. Usually the wipers continue running after being turned off, sometimes they stop while running, frequently they run continuously when in the "interval" settings, a few times they have failed to operate at all.
This started as an occasional failure in 2002 when the intermittent wipers would suddenly start wiping at full speed "on their own" and would only go back to intermittent speed after I would turn off the wipers and re-turn them on. In august 2005 this changed to where the intermittent wipers would go to full speed and then just stop. They would not resume wiping when I would turn the switch on and off several times (thus I was driving in the rain with no wipers). However - they would just as suddenly begin wiping. In october 2005 I had the local gm dealer replace the wiper module circuit board which it turned out was cracked. This is the same piece of equipment that gmc did a recall for vehicles between 1994 and 1997. I have registered this issue with the gm claims department - but they will not take any action for a recall nor reimburse the cost of the part.
1998 gmc sonoma pick up. The wipers don't work over half the time. And when you shut them off they keep going . If they happen to work at that time. The handle to the drivers door keeps breaking off.
My 98 gmc sonoma's windshield wiper module failed causing poor visibility during rain. Initially, I was able to tap the module to regain wiper use, but the problem has become unmanageable. I have taken my vehicle to be repaired at neil twinter motors costing $95.81.
Windshield wipers do not work correctly. If they work, they will stop mid-wipe blocking the drivers view. Half of the time, however, the wipers fail to even come on. This is a very wide-spread problem for many gm trucks and suvs built throughout the 1990's.
Dt: the electric wiring from the main trunk that comes from the firewall and the motor system. Branched off from the main branch to the windshield wipers, who only worked 67% of the time.
1998 gmc sonoma experiencing problems with the brake lights and the windshield wipers. *mr the brake lights would not go off, the windshield wipers failed in rainy weather, the power windows failed, the recliner handle had broken off, and the handle to the side door had broken as well. *sc
Windshield wipers run for a while (5 to 15 min) then just stop. After a variable period of time (1min-10 min) they will come back on only to quit again after a short period of time. Last night it was raining hard and the failure caused a serious loss of visibilty, luckly no accident ensued.this was not the first time this failure occurred and I saw two other similar complaints on your web site.
Intermittently the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The windshield wipers engaged by themselves to the fastest speed setting when in the slow speed setting. On 3 separate occasions the windshield wipers quit working, but engaged again within seconds on two occasions. Then, failed to come back on the third occasion. This failure was due to a defect described in the windshield wiper recall 03v159000, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
My windshield wipers on my truck will work for a while and then lock up, today I was driving on the interstate and it was raining and the wipers were working fine and then it began pouring suddenly the wipers stopped about halfway almost causing me to lose control.
A few month after I bought my 1998 gmc sonoma the windshield wipers stopped working. Sometime they come on and work for a few minutes and then stop but many times they never work. My dealer says the 97 sonomas were recalled for the same problem that continues on to the 98 model. This makes it extremely dangerous to drive in the rain.
Windshield wiper electrical connection or circuit board fails during wet weather causing wiper failure and loss of visibility. I personally replaced faulty wiper motor assembly.
When driving in the rain the windshield wipers failed, causing consumer to pull off the road. Consumer contacted the dealership, but problem recurred.
Windshield wipers fail when it rains.
When driving the vehicle in the rain windshield wipers failed, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer contacted the dealership, but problem persisted.
Certain gm trucks have been recalled but the others have not but the same component was used in other models and the same isue occurs. I had a 1997 isuzu hombre that had this problem and now I have a 1998 gmc sonoma nad the same problem occurs. The 1997 chevy s-10s were recalled for this issue but the recall should be extended to other yeas as well. Listed below is the issue with the 1997 s10s. The exact same problem occurs on 98 gmc sonomas as well. Make: chevrolet model: s10 year: 1997 recall number: 03v159000 summary: on certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all. Consequence: if this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash. Remedy: dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537. Notes: gm recall no. 03023. Customers can also contact the federal safety agency?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1‑888‑327‑4236).
The windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03v159 000. The consumers vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak the consumer stated the windshield wipers failed several times. *jb
Windshield wipers are working intermittently, sometimes they will not work at all.
Consumer stated that windshield wipers worked intermittently, and sometimes they did not work at all. This was dangerous because when windshield wipers failed consumer could not see where she was going. Also, consumer stated that the same problem happened with her 1996 suburban which was recalled.
Vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper/washer motor failure. However, this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.
Windshield wiper motor failure due to cracked solder joints.*mr *cb
Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently without warning .
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view.
Windshield wipers have been sporadic for last two months; was able to get them started by getting out of truck and moving the blades by hand; last week, in heavy down pour, the wipers would not work at all; stopped at an autobody shop, the guy smacked the motor with a wrench and got them working well enough for me to get home. They are still not working.
Wipers broken - work occassionally when wiring harness "jiggled" - then stop again.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently while driving in inclement weather. Cause of failure undetermined at this time.*ak per general motors: cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. *ph
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