Visibility Problems of GMC Sierra 2500

GMC Sierra 2500 owners have reported 28 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior rearview mirror (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of GMC Sierra 2500

The Wiper problem

The rear defroster massively overheated. It started heavily smoking and eventually exploded the rear windows. Only warning sign was the smoke which we noticed quickly because the windows were up. Had the windows been down we might not have noticed before a fire started.   Read details...

The Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph and towing a 28-foot RV, the contact was unable to safely view the blind spot on the left and right sides of the RV using both side view mirrors.   Read details...

The Defogger problem

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the defroster system failed to defrost the windshield. In addition, the windshield wipers caused ice build up. The failure recurred on multiple occasions.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated he entered the parked vehicle and closed the driver’s side door and heard an abnormal noise and became aware that the rear windshield was shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted.   Read details...




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