Wiper problems of the 2017 GMC Sierra

Six problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2017 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph a loud popping noise suddenly occurred. Upon inspection it was discovered that the rear powered sliding window had exploded. The contact indicated that during the incident the window was closed. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer don franklin GMC(3380 richmond rd. Lexington ky) and the manufacturer(9-5803553299) was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 78,000. Jft.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2019

First and most importantly my brakes are my main issue and safety problem. I nearly ran into the car in front of me at a busy intersection. My trucks brakes lose pressure after the first initial stop coming to any traffic lights, stop sign, slow traffic, parking lots etc. . . No matter how slow or fast the trucks movement is. First break attempt is ok but 2nd starts losing pressure and 3rd attempt is complete lost of pressure anf and the truck just rolls until it slowly comes to a stop. I worry about the safety of myself and others motorist regarding this issue. My second complaint is my driver side mirror. Every time I get into my truck and start it. My driver side mirror moves out of its setting and I constantly have to fix it.

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2019

After using the remote starter while vehicle was parked in my driveway, I started to drive my grandson to school. A short distance from home smoke and sparks started to emit from the rear seat next to the sliding window and electric rear window defroster. As I pulled over the rear window panel on the passenger side burst. I assume from excessive heat generated by the rear window defroster.

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2019

On screen display for backup camera. When putting the vehicle in reverse, the on screen display is so bright that you can't see out the windows, the rearview mirrors or the surrounding area. This display does not dim with the rest of the lights. This causes a severe safety hazard when trying to backup the vehicle.

5 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2019

Display screen to bright when vehicle is in reverse. When putting vehicle in reverse the backup camera display is so bright you can not see your exterior mirrors or out any of the windows to see surrounding area. This is very unsafe condition because you are blinded while backing up. When took the truck to dealership I was told they can't duplicate this. And have had no other complaints???.

6 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

My windshield wiper fluid only sprays out 30% of the time. Usually in the morning then any other time of the day it will not spray out. They replaced the pump and that did not fix it and they won't do anything else and now it is out of warranty. When running lower rpms driving the truck it begins to feel like its shaking forward and backwards, like a shuddering feeling. I have read about other people having this problem and it describes mine perfectly. I have the 8speed.




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