Visibility Problems of GMC Suburban

GMC Suburban owners have reported 71 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield wiper/washer motor (31 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield wiper/washer (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of GMC Suburban

The Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

: the contact stated while driving 70 mph in rainy weather, the windshield wiper motor stopped working. The wiper motor worked intermittently ever since. No warning lights were illuminated for any associated electrical defect. Neither a dealership nor the manufacturer had been notified.   Read details...

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 Power Window problem

It is imposible to roll down glass window when the motor of power window is not working. Had been at repair shop about four times, and motor had been replaced about eight times on the different windows.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer Switch problem

While driving a 1997 GMC Suburban at night in the rain the windshield wipers stopped working without notice. It resulted in a very urgent and panicy stop on i96 from highway speed in relatively light traffic. We waited a few minutes by the side of the road and they restarted on their own.   Read details...

The Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

While driving 60 mph smelled smoke. Then, saw fire coming from driver's door panel. Stopped and put out fire, consumer stated it appeared fire started at mirror adjuster on door panel. No electrical component was used prior to fire.   Read details...




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