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: windshield wiper failure
16 of the 100 complaints about the 1998 GMC Suburban describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 104,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
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.
I own a 1998 chevrolet 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 my wiper motor become completely unresponsive in mid swipe @ 65 MPH on I 40. I would like to have the recall re-evaluated or at a minimum include the 1998 models. My VIN is [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver views. Dealer sorry there is no recall on this vehicle.
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
Questions about the 1998 GMC Suburban wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1998 GMC Suburban?
16 of 100 owner complaints about the 1998 GMC Suburban (16%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 GMC Suburban?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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