Wiper problems of the 1998 GMC Sonoma

Four problems related to wiper have been reported for the 1998 GMC Sonoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2010

The contact owns a 1998 GMC Sonoma. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would stop working sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2008

The contact owns a 1998 GMC Sonoma. In March of 1998, the windshield wipers began working intermittently. In November of 2008, while driving approximately 60 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped working completely. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the wiper module and wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was too old for them to be liable for the repairs. The current mileage was 137,000 and failure mileage was 10,000.

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2007

Windshield wipers will stop working without notice.

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2006

My truck has 70,000 miles and it has problems with the windshield wipers. This has been going on for a couple of years. You can hit on the inside of the motor and it will start working. I can be driving and all of a sudden they will quit. I have noticed that a lot of people have this problem.




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