Windshield Wiper/washer Motor Problems of GMC Safari

The contact owns a 1998 GMC Safari. The current and failure mileage were 160,000. While driving 65 mph on a rainy night the windshield wipers failed causing the contact to be unable to see through the windshield. After swerving to the side of the road almost getting hit the vehicle was parked until it stopped raining. The mechanic stated that the motor stopped operating because the solder joint cracked.

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1998 Safari van, random failure of windshield wiper motor, there is no pattern to it, it fails intermittently to function, which is kind of a safety concern, since the only time I use the wipers is during a rainstorm, which reduces vision greatly.

While driving inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off on their own. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic detrermined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.

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While driving front windshield wipers failed, making it hard to see during rainy weather.

While traveling in inclement weather and without prior warning windshield wipers will come on and off intermittently.

September 1, 1999: ac problem (not cooling) repaired under warranty. November 3, 1999: left drivers door window motor replaced under warranty (not passenger side as documented on the invoice). January 31, 2003: I wrote to GMC customer service via email, detailing some problems that had developed with my van. I complained that the drivers window motor was intermittent at best. I mentioned was the windshield wipers worked erratically. My low setting on the ac fan was inoperable, and eventually all 3 levels stopped. I had been living with it for over a year, because I am a single mom, work full time and couldnt afford to be without my transportation. The reply I got was that my van was too old, and things break. Three months later, I received a recall campaign in the mail for the windshield wiper motor. May 8, 2003: I took my van into the closest GMC dealer to have my drivers window motor ($329. 38) and the ac resistor replaced ($103. 24), and perform the campaign to replace the windshield motor. July 22, 2003: returned to GMC dealer to repair ac problem (ac blows from defroster and not from vents) that developed may 10, 2003. ($132. 50) September 24, 2003: returned to GMC dealer for same ac problem that returned July 30, 2003. That van was in the service department all day, and was never repaired. I had to have my car for work and could not leave it. Needless to say, I was very unhappy with them. I had been unable to leave the van again until just recently, choosing instead to live with the problem until such time I could afford to be without the car for a day. April 20, 2004: returned to GMC dealer for ac problem. Was told the hose was broken in a different place than before. (169. 24). During the drive home, the ac problem returned. April 29, 2004: van wont start due to a dead battery. I replaced the battery, and still same problem returns. Now I have an electrical problem somewhere that is killing my battery, and I cant find it.

While using the windshield wipers and without warning the wipers stopped working. The consumer waited 1 minute and then was able to turn them back on. The 1992-1997 Chevrolet trucks were recalled for the same wiper switch problem. The 1998 wiper switch was believed to be the same as the 1997 wiper switch.

While driving the windshield wipers comes on and off. The dealer is aware of the problem.

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Windshield wipers shut off without warning. Required replacement of pulse module.

While driving and trying to use windshield wipers they become inoperable. Motor has been replaced.

Understand GMC is aware of motor/circuit control windshied failure(what causes wipers not to work) because at the dealer they said GMC had issue a replacement kit but since there was no recall on it I had to pay around $300 for it. I think GMC should go ahead a pay for it since they know is a problem.

Intake manifold gasket - needed replaced with less than 70k miles on van. Heater fan dashboard switch - when set on floor heat only, it blows out both at the defroster and the floor. Windshield wiper motor - after it stopped working, we grounded the motor and it started working again - now it works intermittently, but not when you usually need it most. Driver's side window motor - failed and required replacement. Air conditioning tube - became brittle and broke - repaired it and the a/c works correctly again.

Windshield wipers will either not come on or stop working when on. Also air conditioner failed when coolant line rubbed against underbody, formed a hole, and leaked out coolant gas.

The defective pulse module in the circuit board malfunctioned, causing windshield wipers to work intermittently which could cause visibility problems, and may result in a crash. There is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN #. Please provide further information.

Whenever it rains the windshield wipers would stop working. Can hear motor going. Wipers would blow every time it rains. Mechanic says its the fuse each time, but problem still exists.

While the windshield wipers are in use the windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual diffculty which may cause an accident. Been to dealer on several occasions. Dealer cannot determine problem. Dealer replaced the fuses. Cause unknown. *akpower door locks inoperable.

Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) transmission, engine, ac/ heater, gas gauge, windshield wiper motor, electric window.

Windshield wiper circuit board shorted out, causing windshield wipers to be inoperable, obstructing view of driver. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Please provide additional information.

Windshield wipers work as they please. They will cut on and off without warning. There is a recall on other GMC vehicles for this problem. Dealer has been contacted.

While using windshield wipers during rain they would work intermittently. Please provide further information.