1997 GMC Yukon: windshield wiper failure

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · Visibility · 54,000 miles · CA

On my 1997 yukon the front wiper motor fails intermittently usually while driving in the rain. The failure is caused by a manufacturers defect in the wiper motor circuit board. In 1998 a recall was issued for this problem on a number of gm vehicles, however the recall covered vehicles from 1994 to early 1997. Although gm continued to use the same defective circuit boards in at least the late 1997 and 1998 models they were not included in the recall. We have had 2 1998 gmc sierra's that had the same problem and everyone else I know with a 1998 sierra has had this problem. In fact some years ago a met a man who's wife was killed in an accident after the sudden failure of their wiper motor. Because their vehicle was also a 1998 and not included in the recall there was no compensation. By now I am sure gm is well aware of the fact that they continued to use the defective circuit boards long after the dates covered in their recalls.

Filed Feb 3, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · ME · crash · 1 injury

Brakes failed at low speed and hit the car in front of me at stop light. Pushed brakes to the floor and seemed to pick up speed. Air bag did not deploy. Totaled the other car. Went right up on top of his back end. It cost me 200.00 to fix my yukon. Had already replace ABS system about 8 years ago.the back windsheild shattered one day when I got into the drivers seat.the windsheild wipers had serious problem.replaced the computer part twice.

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · 127,900 miles · OH

While driving 65 MPH, in inclement weather the windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the windshield wiper circuit needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *jb consumer stated that the problem was consistant with recall. Number campaign id number : 03v159000 although the consumer missed this recall by a year the problem is still the same. Abs brakes at all speeds feel spongy and often goes clear to the floor.

Filed Jul 24, 2004 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · MA

Broken wiper motor, will not be covered by gmc or dealer due to its a 1997 and has 110k miles. It happend during a rain storm and I was stranded by the side of the road for an hour. Now I cant drive in the rain, and they want 200 bucks to fix it. Why is it not covered under the recall? I called gmc and have record number 1-239-630035.

Filed Apr 14, 2004 · Visibility · 105,000 miles · MO

Windshield wipers fail. Same part gmc uses in 1997 c/k series and 1997 surburbans have been recalled under gm recall number 03023. 1997 yukons should be included in this recall. The part is the same.

Filed Sep 26, 2002 · Visibility · LA

The consumer has experienced problems with the winshield wipers.

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Visibility · FL

Windshield wipers don't work sometimes. Switch is operative as is motor. Electrical shop wants to "search down a potential short" they have seen several yukons with this problem and 1996 yukons were recalled for this problem.

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Visibility · CA

My windshield wipers work occasionally or fail completely. I am afraid of some day I will be caught in the rain, with them not working. I called my local dealer, and explained my problem. They said I would have to fix them myself at a cost of $120, because my yukon is not part of the recall.

Filed May 9, 2001 · Steering, Visibility · DC

Windshield wipers quit tihs is an ongoing problem with gmdc vehicles. Steering centering device make vehicle steering erratic .this is also an ongoing problem.