Visibility Related Problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows three common visibility related problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of GMC Sierra

Problem Category Number of Problems
Defroster/defogger/hvac System problems
1
Wiper problems
1
Defroster/defogger/hvac System Heater Core problems
1

Defroster/defogger/hvac System problem #1

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra denali. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the rear windshield exploded without impact. The contact stated that the rear fogger had activated independently. There were no injuries sustained. There was water located in the third taillight. The contact noticed there was mold and mildew in the taillight. The contact was seeking assistance from the insurance company. The contact called the local dealer, and was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Wiper problem #2

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra (denali) the contact stated when putting the vehicle into reverse within approximate 2 feet the vehicle made an abnormal loud noise. The contact looked into the backup camera where he noticed smoke then he existed the vehiclle he notice shattered glass and then the rear passenger vwindow broke. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or a local mechanic for a diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of this issue. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000 tp.

Defroster/defogger/hvac System Heater Core problem #3

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph with the defroster engaged, she noticed smoke on the rear electric sliding glass window and smelled a burning odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road, disengaged the defroster and the smoke gradually faded away. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and scheduled an appointment for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.


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