When driving in the rain rear windshield wipers failed. Consumer contacted the dealership, but problem recurred.
1996 GMC Yukon: windshield wiper failure
11 of the 70 complaints about the 1996 GMC Yukon describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Consumer states while driving in a down pour of rain windshield wipers stopped working. Consumer had to coast to a safe stop.
Rear windshield wiper failure to work intermittently and park.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. When windshield wipers stop working consumer can hear motor still running. Currently, windshield wipers don't work at all.
When driving windshield wipers come on intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak
While traveling and using windshield wipers , windshield wipers would work intermittently.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently and then failed completely making operation of the vehicle unsafe. Contacted dealer and replaced wiper module and cover at owners expense. On 7-5-00 contacted gmc to inquire about recall id #98v150001 as it may apply to vehicle. Gmc said that there was nothing they could do because this vehicle was not included in campaign per VIN search. Gmc cannot do anything even though this is the same make, model, and year with the same problem as those included in recall #98v150001..????
While driving in a heavy storm, the windshield wipers work intermittently. Wipers stop occasionally on the windshield causing dangerous driving hazard. Contacted dealer, vehicle was not under warranty. *ak
Windshied wipers work intermittently.there is a recall on this make/model. But, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Recall 98v150001.
Recall 98v150; windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. Dealer contacted, and repairwork was done to remedy problem at owner's expense. Vehicle does not comply with recall due to VIN.
Windshield wiper motor failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to wrong month. (98v‑043)
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details
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
Questions about the 1996 GMC Yukon wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1996 GMC Yukon?
11 of 70 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC Yukon (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 1996 GMC Yukon?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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