8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,839 miles

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problem #86

Oct 112000

Sierra 8-cyl

  • 70,774 miles
Nar 02/28/2003 mr the consumers windshield wiper would not operate at all.

- Fairbanks, AR, USA

problem #85

Oct 152003

(reported on)

Sierra

  • miles
This vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in windshield wiper recall 03 V 159 000; but the dealership was not able to perform recall repairs within a reasonable time frame.

- Needmore, PA, USA

problem #84

Oct 122003

Sierra 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall V 03V159000; however, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.

- Rothbury, MI, USA

problem #83

Sep 292003

Sierra

  • miles
Consumer received recall 98V150001 concerning windshield wiper wiring. Dealer made the repairs, but the problem still exists due to a broken bolt holding the motor in place. The dealer refused to fix the bolt.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #82

Sep 112003

Sierra 4WD 8-cyl

  • 103,369 miles
Consumer took vehicle in to dealer to have the windshield wiper motor circuit board and cover replaced due to a recall order. The vehicle works worse now than it did before it was brought to the dealer. Windshield wipers were working intermittently, and currently they only work when they are turned on high. Dealer informed the consumer that vehicle needed a windshield wiper pulse control module at a cost of $160.

- Windsor, CO, USA

problem #81

Aug 101997

Sierra 4WD

  • miles
I contacted General Motors when I found out they had a recall on the windshield wiper failure. They told me my vehicle was not on the recall even though it fits the recall criteria. They want me to pay for a diagnosis before they will offer 10% off for replacement parts and labor. The little man doesn't stand a chance without the help of orginazations like yourself. Thanks for being here. Gene seelig.

- Key West, FL, USA

problem #80

Jun 082002

Sierra 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers failed in heavy rain on freeway at 70 mph. Very scarry. Tapping wiper motor or pulling on wiper arm restored function (unsure which worked). Becker in spokane says my truck is not covered by recall due to wrong VIN. $83 to get new pulse board installed and it seems only dealers carry the part.

- Cheney, WA, USA

problem #79

Dec 182001

(reported on)

Sierra

  • miles
Solder joint near wiring harness connector has cracked, causing windshield wipers to work intermittently. Vehicle is not included in recall 98V150001 due to VIN.

- Ceville, OH, USA

problem #78

Oct 112001

Sierra

  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer was contacted. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Gibsonia, PA, USA

problem #77

Dec 072001

(reported on)

Sierra

  • miles
Windshield wipers quit working. This happened intermittently. Had to replace faulty wiper pulse board. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing they could do. Contacted GMC, and they stated vehicle was not under recall, and there was no problem.

- Hastings, MI, USA

problem #76

Apr 052001

Sierra 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently when they feel like it.I found 2 recalls at your site on the wipers for 1995 Sierra and went to dealer to check on recall.he checked VIN # and said too bad not covered it was not built at the recalled factories.this truck was built 9-94 serial # 1500181 and should be covered.for safety reasons you should recall all 1995 Sierra for faulty wipers, GM is fudging on a safety problem.

- Milford, ME, USA

problem #75

Jan 012001

Sierra

  • miles
I will be driving along on the freeway and it will start raining real hard and suddenly the windshield wipers won't come on.. I have to pull over as soon as possible, because visibility is nil..in the beginning of this problem I could get them started again by trying the wiper switch, off and on many times..I now remove the fuse, clean it, and replace it. They work again for awhile..until the next time it happens. Seems to be getting progressively worse with time. I need to get this fixed as soon as possible, since I drive 60 miles round trip, daily..I live in a very rainy state.. I knew nothing about this recall in 1998 or 1999, since I bought the vehicle used.

- Blaine, WA, USA

problem #74

Nov 152000

Sierra 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
98 V 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: Windshield wipers work intermittently. When this occurs, the driver has to get out of vehicle to pull on windshield wiper arm to get it to operate. Dealer/manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.

- Hendersonville, NC, USA

problem #73

Sep 012000

Sierra 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers would quite intermitently sometime not coming back on at all. Reported problem on several occasions spoke with manufacturer and dealership. Was told that this vehicle is not included in recall even though same problem. The last time contacted GM they advised that it had been added so made appointment with dealership and took day off to get fixed and then was advised that it wasn't after all. Spoke to GM again was advised that they made a mistake and more or less to get over it and just pay to get it fixed. This vehicle was not made in the factory where the defective parts were identified and the mileage on the vehicle would make it invalid anyway. In addition the a piece of the frame on the divers seat has broken causing the seat to rock. Have also been advised that I was on my own in fixing this one (estimate $500 from dealership).

- Nineveh, IN, USA

problem #72

Mar 012001

Sierra

  • miles
According to NHTSA campaign id number: -98V150001 and GM tsb number 98043 there is a recall for my vehicles model year to replace windshield wiper control module because of defective solder joints. My truck has this failure, but GMC refuses to repair it because my vehicles VIN is not covered in their recall. According to NHTSA the recall could affect as many as 1.5 million vehicles, but I've found reports that say GM only repaired about 70,000. I also read that this matter is already under investigation, but that report was 6 months old. Is there a current investigation" can you offer any additional information"

- North Charleston, SC, USA

problem #71

Feb 012001

Sierra

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work only intermittently, there is a recall this vehicle was not affected due to VIN.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #70

May 062001

Sierra

  • miles
While driving down the road and turning on windshield wipers, they will not work about 30 minutes. Later, windshield wipers will kick in. Currently, windshield wipers do not work at all. Consumer feels this is unsafe because if it's raining may really need windshield wipers to operate. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further infomation.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

problem #69

May 252001

Sierra

  • miles
While traveling on highway during a rain storm front windshield wipers stopped working, causing poor driver's visibility, which caused driver to pull off to side of the road. Consumer has contacted dealer. There is a recall regarding this, 98V150001, however consumers vehicle is not included.

- Burbank, IL, USA

problem #68

Jun 182001

(reported on)

Sierra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers come on intermittently, and at times stuck. Dealership is aware of problem. VIN was not included in recall 98V150001.

- North Augusta, SC, USA

problem #67

Jun 062001

Sierra

  • miles
Recall 98 V 150 001/ windshield wiper wiring: Vehicle experiencing windshield wipers to work intermittently. This can result in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility and increasing risk of a vehicle crash; manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Natrona, PA, USA

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