Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc sonoma. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would stop working sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. ..updated 09/15/11 *bf the windshield wipers periodically stopped working in the rain. Updated 09/28/11
GMC Sonoma wipers problems
205 of the 1,344 owner complaints about the GMC Sonoma describe windshield wiper failure, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 205
- worst model year
- 1998
- typical mileage
- 67,880
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
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What owners say
Windshield wipers stop operating unexpectedly. They will then begin operating again after being turned off for period of time. Recently in early april 2011 at about 91,000 miles. They stopped working shortly after starting the truck before leaving the parking lot.
The windshield wipers have only worked intermittently whenever they are run. In the heaviest rain you cannot count on them and sometimes they won't come on at all. This is very dangerous problem when they quit working in the middle of the road in the middle of a rain. They have not made it a whole trip in the rain and stayed working- always only intermittent. Sometimes you just have to pull over until they decide to come on again.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 gmc sonoma. In march of 1998, the windshield wipers began working intermittently. In november of 2008, while driving approximately 60 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped working completely. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the wiper module and wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was too old for them to be liable for the repairs. The current mileage was 137,000 and failure mileage was 10,000.
My truck has 70,000 miles and it has problems with the windshield wipers. This has been going on for a couple of years. You can hit on the inside of the motor and it will start working. I can be driving and all of a sudden they will quit. I have noticed that a lot of people have this problem.
I have encountered trouble with my windshield wipers. They go on and off intermittently. I am assuming the problem is the pulse wiper relay, and was wondering if there was a recall for this product. I was driving in heavy rain when this occurred, and there was nearly a collision. Please let me know if there are any recalls for this part. Thank you.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 gmc sonoma. The contact stated that the windshield wipers stopped working. The dealer initially stated that they would approve the repair; however, they are currently refusing to pay for the repair. The federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield, wiper/washer) was referenced. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 09/13/08. *lj the windshield wipers failed twice. The dealer replaced the wiper motor board. Updated 09/17/08.
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.
Windshield wipers will stop working without notice.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 gmc sonoma. The windshield wipers intermittently stop working while in use. The failure occurs at various speeds. The wipers can take 30 seconds to activate again, but other times, the contact has to wiggle and move the wiper motor for them to function properly. The dealer stated that no recall was available; however, they began recalling the 1995 models. The wipers have not been repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
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
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Which GMC Sonoma years have windshield wiper failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (54 complaints), 1995 (47 complaints) and 1994 (44 complaints).
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