Visibility Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 185 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (113 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield wiper/washer (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of GMC Sierra 1500

The Wiper problem

Truck was started using auto start and I drove roughly a mile down the road smelt burning and looked in the back seat, I saw smoke and promptly pulled to the side of the road shut the vehicle off then I heard a loud pop and saw the back drivers side window shattered.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the windshield washer fluid activated unintendedly and sprayed over the front windshield, causing a visibility hazard for the driver.   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...

The Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

: the contact stated the wiper/washer motor there was a recall # 03023 pertaining to intermittent failure of the wipers and a buzz under the dash due to bad solder points which failed 5 times. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.   Read details...

The Blower problem

Tl the contact owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that there was a burning electrical odor inside the vehicle. The contact reached out to the manufacturer regarding the failure of the blower fan resister and was informed that the extended warranty had expired.   Read details...




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