Wiper Problems of GMC Sierra 3500

GMC Sierra 3500 owners have reported 7 problems related to wiper (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Sierra 3500 based on all problems reported for the Sierra 3500.

1 Wiper problem of the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500

Failure Date: 03/03/2025

Windshield issues. Small debris creates significant chips and cracks on windshield. In 30 years of owning vehicles I have never had a chip. Had this vehicle one year and 3 significant cracks and three chips. Anything that hits the windshield does damage. Very dangerous issue that needs addressed. A windshield is a safety issue and one that cracks so easily is completely unsafe!.

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2 Wiper problem of the 2020 GMC Sierra 3500

Failure Date: 11/04/2023

Rear sliding window is leaking water into the cabin.

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3 Wiper problem of the 2018 GMC Sierra 3500

Failure Date: 01/17/2023

17jan2023. 2018 GMC Sierra 3500hd denali. Northbound on i37 near three rivers, TX. Speed approx 75 mph. Temp approx 55f. Wx conditions, 1/2 mile vis in fog. Traffic, zero vehicles ahead, one vehicle approx 100 yards behind. Time approx 0815. No overpasses encountered. Cruise control engaged. My son and I were talking when we both heard a sound us above resembling ripping cloth lasting approx 1/2 second immediately followed by a loud explosion followed by the sound of fragmented clinking. The rush of wind noise followed as we could hear pieces of glass continue be taken by the slipstream. I was able to immediately deduce that the sunroof had catastrophically failed. I never use the sunroof or even open the slider so luckily it was closed as usual and no glass fell into the cab and no injuries were sustained. My son and I began to look around us while continuing down the highway to see if an object could've caused this. With no vehicles in a position to have flung a rock or other material and no overpasses in the area, we concluded it must've been a defect. I took the next exit and stopped in a gas station parking lot. We exited the truck and visually inspected the roof. The glass was indeed shattered. Further, the glass had appeared to failed outward as the remaining glass was directed away from the cab. There had been no prior indications of impending failure. There were no warning lights and the police were not called. Had a vehicle been close behind the outcome may have been worse as it would've been showered with debris. The vehicle is under warranty but gm has declined coverage, claiming it must've been a rock or something, even though that would've been impossible given the circumstances.

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4 Wiper problem of the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500

Failure Date: 03/09/2022

While driving on the highway at night during mixed precipitation/icy conditions I noticed I was loosing visibility. I had to pull over on the highway to see if my headlights were on. I discovered they were completely covered in 1. 5-2in of ice. The entire front grill of the truck was covered in ice. I had to chip off the ice on the headlights so I could see. I had to pull over three times during my 2hr drive to scrape the lights just so I could see! the headlights on the 22 model have shape, not straight or a smooth curve like prior models, which is part of the problem. Although, it was strange how the entire grill was covered in ice. I have always owned GMC or chevy trucks and have never had anything like this happen. I wish I took a picture to send in but I didn't think of that in the moment. This is absolutely a safety hazard. I hope in the near future there will be a recall to have this issue addressed.

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5 Wiper problem of the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500

Failure Date: 04/09/2018

Sitting in a parking lot allowing the pickup to warm up, the rear defroster was on and started having a crackling sound and smoking. The noise and smoke stopped when the rear defroster was turned off, however approximately a minute later the window shattered and sprayed glass shards into the cab and on the back seat. The pickup was stationary and there was no possibility that this was caused by an impact. Based on the pattern of broken glass it could be seen coming from the corner of the window where the heating element is. I called gm and they indicated they would not look at the vehicle for at least 30 days to even determine the issue.

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6 Wiper problem of the 2011 GMC Sierra 3500

Failure Date: 01/13/2017

Bad tires all way around. And the other company trucks I use has bad brakes and a lot of other usdot inspection would fail. I am certified dot driver and I am scared this company is putting company profits above human life.

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7 Wiper problem of the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500

Failure Date: 02/18/2015

The new tow mirrors on this truck have led blinkers that are so bright you can't tell if someone is coming towards you when you have the blinker on. It's flashing right in your face.


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