Visibility Related Problems of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500

Table 1 shows three common visibility related problems of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the wiper (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the defroster/defogger/hvac system (one problem).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of GMC Sierra 1500


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500

The Wiper problem

The rear window on my 2017 GMC sierra shattered unexpectedly without any impact. The vehicle had been remote started in very cold weather and the rear window glass suddenly shattered while the truck was parked. There was no rock strike or external damage that would explain the failure.   Read details...

The Defroster/defogger/hvac System problem

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after remote starting the vehicle, upon entering the vehicle, the contact became aware of a burning odor in the interior of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the defrost was turned on, but the defrost failed to function as intended. There was a loud pop, and there was brown and yellow smoke in the rear of the vehicle.   Read details...


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