Consumer disappointed with the lack of recalls on the defective windshield wiper circuit board on his 1998 gmc suburban. *nm artemis down until july,05 aae the consumer recently heard about recall of several vehicle which have the same wiper component. The wipers failed while driving in a rain storm at 70 MPH.
1998 GMC Suburban visibility problems
17 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 104,000.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 104,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor10
- Windshield wiper/washer4
- Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
- Rear window wiper/washer: linkages1
- Glass, side/rear1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Suburban visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 GMC Suburban visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
- Risk
- If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 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 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 03V093000 · Recall details
What 1998 GMC Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windsheild wipers don't work properly when set to intermittent. They work fine when set to low or high speed.
While driving in a rainstorm windshield wipers failed.
While driving at various speeds vehicle stalled without warning. Dealer had not been able to duplicate the problem. Also, windshield wipers worked intermittently.
Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently while traveling in inclement weather. Cause of failure is undetermined at this time.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. When they do not work, the wipers and the windshield fluid motor don't work at all. There is a recall for this exact same problem for suburban 1994-1997. Normally they will work when you first start the car, but then go out after about 10 minutes, and fail to work the rest of the day.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. Dealer stated there is not recall on this vehicle. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle is not included due to the VIN#. Please provide further information.
The windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 159 000. *nlm ph
I own a 1998 gmc suburban. The wiper motor on this vehicle is defective. There is a recall (# 03v159000) on the 1997 wiper motors......but not on the 1998 even though the design and wiper motor are the same. During a recent rainstorm the wiper motor become completely unresponsive while driving at highway speed. The motor makes the same "buzzing" sound that gm technicians refer to for other gm vehicle years. Clearly, this is the same issue. I would like to have the recall re-evaluated or at a minimum include the 1998 models.
Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently during use. Dealer has been contacted.
Questions about the 1998 GMC Suburban visibility
Does the 1998 GMC Suburban have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 GMC Suburban, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 GMC Suburban visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 104,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Suburban visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V093000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Suburban have the most visibility problems?
The GMC Suburban model years with the most visibility complaints are 1994 (72 complaints), 1996 (26 complaints) and 1995 (20 complaints).
Other 1998 GMC Suburban problems
Brakes 29Electrical 16Transmission 15Tires 11Steering 7Engine 5Fuel system 5Seat belts 4Seats 3Body 2Locks 2Suspension 2Airbags 1Lights 1
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