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GMC 1500 Visibility problems by year

19 complaints filed with NHTSA about the GMC 1500's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest 1500 visibility complaints

1994 GMC 1500Visibility & wipers

1994 Gmc sierra pickup ([[redacted]]) gm has 2 recalls for windshield wiper motor problems on 1994 and newer pickups and suvs (recall 98043 and special policy adjustment 02054a). My vehicle has the same problem noted in the recalls: intermittent wiper operation resulting from cracked solder joints on the wiper motor control's printed circuit board at its connection to the wiring harness. But, because my vin does not match those in the recall, I am left to deal with this problem on my own. I have been living...

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with this for a few years because I don't have the time or money to fix it. And, my brief internet research reveals numerous other gm owners in the same situation ... The same problem identified in the recall but left in the cold by gm because of vin number exclusions. My call to gm revealed that the recall was limited to vehicles manufactured at certain plants, because only those plants used parts from "defective batches." The root cause of the problem (bad solder joints) seems to me a design issue (failure to mitigate vibration, too rigid a connection between the wiring connector and pcb?), Not a manufacturing defect (bad batch of material, improperly soldered joint?). Same symptoms resulting from the same failure on the same part with the same part number? When I pressed the customer service rep. On this question (vin number and parts batch are irrelevant if it is a design flaw, which I think it is), I got the proverbial run-around. And, my wipers still don't work. *Nm updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10093778
1996 GMC 1500Visibility & wipers

Consumer complained about windshield wipers working intermittently. Took vehicle to the dealer and had them repaired. He then showed the dealer that there was a recall. He was told by the mechanic that this vehicle was not on recall, and advised consumer to contact the manufacturer. Consumer then contacted the manufacturer, and was told the same thing. Consumer felt since windshield wipers were not working during rainy times it was a safety hazard. Also, consumer was told that the problem was a cracked solder joint on the control board. Consumer insisted on being reimbursed. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10094750
1996 GMC 1500Driver assistanceVisibility & wipers

While driving steering wheel wandered from side to side. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. Following that the windshield wipers would come on and off intermittently in inclement weather. This caused poor visibility. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the power sensor switch , and the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. *Ak

Filed Incident Electronic stability control · VisibilityNHTSA 10089796
1994 GMC 1500Visibility & wipers

Windshield wipers run intermittently severely limitiing visibility which could result in a crash. Gmc notified me that my vehicle vin number was not part of the wiper motor replacement recall even though I am experiencing the same problem.*Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10088255
1994 GMC 1500Visibility & wipers

While driving vehicle in the rain windshield wipers failed. This caused the driver to pull off the road. Consumer contacted dealership, but problem recurred. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10075870
1994 GMC 1500Visibility & wipers

Windshield wipers failed intermittenly. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10063389
1994 GMC 1500Visibility & wipers

Wipers on my 1994 gmc pick-up do not work at all times when required. This is a definite safety issue. This problem has occurred routinely for the last several years. Gmc acknowledged other complaints of this nature; however, my vehicle is not covered under their recall orders, my contact with gmc produced negative results. *La

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10049372
1994 GMC 1500Visibility & wipers

Windshield wipers malfuntioned stoped working. Has been unreliable since then.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10007720
1996 GMC 1500Visibility & wipers

Gmc sierra truck windshield wipers only work sometimes. Will stop for no reason or will not stop at all. No washer working. Gmc gave recall #98043 and service request #1-55077659. Dealer refused to fix, said it was not a recall. Driving as-is for now. Gmc will not respond. Model year 1996

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10000898
1996 GMC 1500Visibility & wipers

While traveling in the rain the wipers started out working and then suddenly stopped. Consumer states' feel very unsafe driving in the rain. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 8022452
1994 GMC 1500Visibility & wipers

While driving 35mph in the rain, windshield wipers just shut off, causing driver to brake. Driver has no confidence in wiper operation. *Ak this part was recalled #98v150, however this vehicle was not included due to the vin. The windshield wipers intermittently work. *Jg

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 8014684

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