Visibility Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban

Table 1 shows five common visibility related problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer motor (four problems).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of GMC Suburban


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

The contact owns a 1997 GMC Suburban. The contact stated that the windshield wipers work intermittently. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer), although the failures were identical.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

There is already an Apr 28, 2003 recall but your customer service rep told me I should file this anyway since the manufacturer (GMC) will not honor the recall (below). The vehicle is currently at the quebedeaux GMC service department in tucson, arizona.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The front driver's side window shattered after sitting in direct sunlight for 10-12 hours.   Read details...


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