Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500

Consumer complained about windshield wipers working intermittently. Took vehicle to the dealer and had them repaired. He then showed the dealer that there was a recall. He was told by the mechanic that this vehicle was not on recall, and advised consumer to contact the manufacturer. Consumer then contacted the manufacturer, and was told the same thing. Consumer felt since windshield wipers were not working during rainy times it was a safety hazard. Also, consumer was told that the problem was a cracked solder joint on the control board. Consumer insisted on being reimbursed.

While driving steering wheel wandered from side to side. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. Following that the windshield wipers would come on and off intermittently in inclement weather. This caused poor visibility. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the power sensor switch , and the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.

My vehicle VIN excluded it from safety recall TSB 98043. The windshield wiper problem I experienced was exactly the same fault as identify in TSB 98043. The repair was the same. I believe a faulty windshield wiper motor assembly was installed in my truck at the factory. I believe the scope of safety recall was too narrow as my and other vehicles yet identified have defective circuit boards in their windshield wiper assembly. Having your windshild wipers stop in the middle of a thunderstorm is stressful and could be deadly.