Windshield Wiper/washer Problems of GMC Safari

I own a 1998 GMC Safari van; I have had problems with the wipers working when ever they wanted to" since purchasing the van. Yesterday during a heavy thunderstorm, the wipers quit completely with zero warning. The only reason that there was not an accident was because luckily there was nothing for me to hit when I lost control due to not being able to see. I have spoken to gm customer service on numerous occasions to only be told that although the circuit board that causes this problem has been recalled for other years, it is not recalled on 1998 year models. Please address this issue for safety sake before some is killed.

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The contact owns a 1998 GMC Safari. While driving 30 mph, the windshield wipers failed. However, they began operating again five to ten minutes later. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact stated that rainfall is frequent in his state. No warning indicator lights were present during or after the failure. The failure is related to NHTSA campaign id # 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The dealer has not diagnosed the cause of failure. The current mileage is 143,000 and failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 05/06/08. Updated 05/06/08.

Vehicle is experiencing a lot of electrical problems. The driver's side window will not go up and down, and it makes a horrible noise. Door locks lock and unlock inadvertently. Windshield wipers only work when it is not raining. The heat and air conditioner blower only operate through the defroster. Also, unless consumer keeps foot on the accelerator the battery almost dies.

Every winter windshield wipers become frozen and obstruct the driver's view. Also the engine stalled at any speed. . Also the dash lights work intermittently.

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Since December, 2002, the windshield wipers fail to turn on about once or twice a week. The operation is totally unpredictable. They have failed to come on in thunderstorms twice causing a life threatening situation, then will work reliably for several weeks, only to unexpectedly fail again.

Windshield wipers work intermittenly. Mr.

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Vehicle's windshield wiper experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, but it's VIN number is not included.

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Windshield wipers will not go on when raining when driving. Fan blows air out of defroster only no matter what position dial is set at [air,heat,bi-level,floor no matter where].

Intermittently windshield wipers will not work when turned on. Dealer was notified, and stated it was not a common problem.

Gm chas a failure in the Safari and they don't care, it's a lemon!! no safety defect stated.

Since last November, have noted unfortunatley when it start to rain that the windsheild wipers don't always activate when they are turned on. This creates a safety hazard when the car is in motion and there is no way to clear the windshield. The problem can be rectified by getting out of the van, opening the hood and pressing the wire conections together. However, that does not guarantee that the wipers will continue to operate. All of the electrical contacts have power amd the plug connection is tight and does not appear to loosen. Thought it might be just my problem, but a neighbor who owns a 94 suburban states he has the same problem. I just contacted the dealer to determine if there was a recall on this and they said no. Have asked that the zone rep give me a call.

Windshield wipers stopped while driving in rain. Sometimes work, and sometimes don't. No warning is given before failure.

Windshield wipers work intermittently.

Windshield wipers work inadvertently. Consumer was driving in rainy weather and windshield wipers stopped working. Dealer will be inspecting vehicle.

No summary.

Windshield wipers work intermittently. Unknown when they will work. Jn.

Ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers stop working during operation, causing poor visibility. Vehicle was not part of a manufacturer's recall due to VIN.

A new vehichle should never have these kinds of problems. GMC could care less about my problems because they were out of warranty and I had to pay for them. Each time cost over $1,000 dollars. No safety defect listed in summary.

While traveling in rain windshield wipers stopped working. Consumer called dealership to inquire if there were any problems but advised there were no recalls, consumer called a second time after wipers completely stopped working in heavy rain storm and then were told there have been some problems with the wipers including their vehicle, but there have been no recalls to date, consumer has purchased replacement parts.

Intermittently the windshield wipers come on without being activated. The dealer has inspected the vehicle twice, and has not been able to duplicate the problem.

Windshield wipers failed in rainy conditions.

While turning on windshield wipers during rain windshield wipers will not run. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide furthr information.

The windshield wipers failed intermittently, never know when they will work, or won't work. 1996 GMC jimmy's had same problem, which was recalled and fixed by GMC dealers, why haven't the Safaris? I have seen several complaints that have been reported, this is a safety hazard!!!!!! some times they work and sometimes they don't. I have had to drive in the rain w/o wipers, and it's dangerous!!!!! also the hydraulics that hold the top half of teh rear hatch door open, have failed three times. We had the dealer replace them twice, but at over $100. 00 each time, it's getting expensive. Feel that this is a safety factor as well, due to not knowing when the lifts will fail, the top half of the door, which is heavy, could fall on someone's head, and has happened. Trust me, it hurts!.

Windshield wipers stopped functioning during performance in rainy weather. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Whenever windshield wipers are in use, they stop or work intermittently, causing the driver to have poor visibility while driving in rain or snow.

Windshield wiper motor began to perform erratic, now wiper system does not work at all. Please describe details.

Windshield wipers fail to operate most of the time. Must stop on side of road and manually start them , this is a dangerous procedure while traveling in rain and traffic.

While operating windshield wipers and without warning windshield wipers malfunctioned. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified; however did not have a solution.