28 problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1996 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The windshield wipers do not work properly they have a strange pattern to them. They quit, and had a humming noise from the wiper motor. Had windshield wiper recall performed. Motor and circuit board were replaced. Repairs at GMC dealership on 6/13/05.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently the dealer refused to replace them.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. Ts.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified ts.
98 v 150 001/windshied wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently or stop during operation. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Windshiled wipers worked intermittently. Then windshield wipers went out completely while driving in a storm. Consumer was very concerned for safety.
Consumer states that the windshield wipers will intermittenly work, cutting off from time to time. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
Windshield wipers only work intermittently. Manufacturer insists that this vehicle (VIN) is not part of the current windshield wiper/washer recall campaign id 98v150001.
Recall 98v150001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer and manufacturer were notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under due to VIN. . Consumer stated windshield wiper motor will periodically stop, and must be removed manually, then it will work.
My 1996 GMC Sierra windsheild wipers began working erratically, pausing, and not working at all, creating incredibly dangerous driving conditions. This now happens with each usage of the wipers.
Windshield wipers do not work all the time. There are recalls 98v150001 & 98v150000 concerning windshield wiper poor operation, however, dealership informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in recalls due to VIN.
Windshield wipers will operate intermittently and without prior notice windshield wipers would stop and go. Dealership aware of problkem. Consumer states the pulse module is causing windshield wipers to not work.
There is a current recall by NHTSA campaign# 98v150001 but my vehicle will not be covered because it is not built at one of the plants being recalled. It is having the same failure as described in recall, neither dealer or mfg will correct situation under recall.
Dealer and factory would not honor NHTSA campaign 98v150000 & 150001.
Had problem then noticed this problem is NHTSA recall# 98v 150000. Levally would not reimburse. Also see someone with same problem on your web page with same results. Also same story in trailer life with same results. All of us were told our VIN number not covered. Just what vehicles did gm recall?.
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Windshield wipers are working intermittently,and sometimes windshield wiper's won't work at all.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation after the switch is turned on high for a few moments. Then wipers resume working sometimes. Dealer/manufacturer were notified about the problem. Truck not included in recal 98v150001, gm/windshield wiper wiring.
On-going/intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to operate properly. Windshield wipers would shut down intermittently without warning. Dealer notified and informed consumer nothing could be found.
Consumer states that the windshield wipers on the vehicle will intermittenly work. Contacted dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle is not included in the recall. Mr.
Windshield washer pump replaced.
Consumer was driving in the rain and went to put on the windshield wipers and they did'nt work. Took vehicle to the dealer and they replaced a fuse, and the problem happened again. Vehicle has been in for repairs nine times, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
Recall 03v159000. The dealership replaced the defective component for the windshield wipers with a bad part. This made the windshield wipers inoperative. Also the dealership misjudged the cause of the windshield wiper failure, and wanted to charge the consumer for a part that they thought was the cause of the problem.
Nhtsa campaign id number: 98v150001. TSB 98043 . Does not cover my vehicle and I believe it should.
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GMC said that my vechicle is not cover, but I'm having the same problem as the vechicle that are covered. No safety defect.
Windshield wipers became inoperative, causing poor visibility. Manufactuerer claims the vehicle is not under recall, but same part was defective.