Wiper problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500

Similar to the canadian recall that effected those models, the rear defrost on the power sliding window malfunctioned, produced a weird smell like fire and promptly exploded, shattering the window. Vehicle is being used normally with no aftermarket products.

Drive truck to the store got back home when I shut my door stationary I heard a loud shattering sound it turned out to be my rear window looked online it looks like this is becoming a common occurance called GMC they said it is all he say she say and no recall is available, if there had been a person in the back seat they would have possibly been injured with the glass exploding.

Smelled electrical burning and then seconds later the driver side of my rear window exploded into pieces with a loud bang.

Vehicle was remote started- rear defrost turned on automatically due to outside temperature. Rear defrost overheated and shattered rear power sliding window (rpo a48) while stationary. Burning smell was noted. Gm claims my VIN is not associated with special customer satisfaction program n192265660.

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after they parked the vehicle from being driven a small distance, they noticed smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact, also, noticed a spark of fire on the inside of the vehicle coming from underneath the rear windshield window where the defrost mechnisims are located. The contact stated that once they and their passenger exit the vehicle, they noticed that the fire had went out on its own, however, almost immediately after the rear windshield window on the left shattered. The fire department was not contactacted, therefore, no report was filed. No one was injured. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership (GMC of perrysburg located at 26875 n dixie hwy, perrysburg, OH 43551 phone number: 866-442-6919) who had not diagnosed of the vehicle as of yet. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Gl.

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the air conditioner started to blow hot air. No warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off and restarted. The contact also stated that the failure occurred every day since 09/25/19. The vehicle was driven to the dealer alexander Buick/GMC, 1501 e ventura blvd, oxnard, CA 93036, they determined that the condenser had to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure . The vehicle was not repaired the approximate failure mileage was 39,930. Bp.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that when the power mirror button was accidentally touched, the mirrors folded inward and would not fold back out. The vehicle was taken to sterling mccall Buick GMC (713-776-4600, located at 10422 southwest fwy, bldg d, houston, TX 77074) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

Wipers do not move fast enough to clear the rain from the windshield making it impossible to see 5 feet in front of you. This is a safety issue. The blades need to move more quickly to clear the windshield making it safe to operate when it rains.