Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 GMC Sierra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 $160.00.
#1, I spent 1,164.73 to have my anti-lock brakes repaired at a dealer. I found a safety recall of 1.4 million reports of brake failure,with kelsy-have parts ("kcb4"and "ebc4"units).why if I had to spend over $ 1,100.00 to have my truck repaired was I not notified????? #2 my emergency flashers button is jammed and the dealer wants 485.00 to repair. I had the windshield wiper repaired. Why is my emergency equipment failing? And there is no recall notice!!!! #3 my emergency brake cable and handle-both broke. How much is a dealer going to rip me off to repair. #4 I had to repair the cold solder joints on my hot/cold switch so my A/C would run cold. Once again the dealer wanted to replace the whole unit-"rip me off!!" #5 why after almost 100 years cant a car maker build their cars better rather than causing the consumer to keep the parts/service industry booming. …
Dear sirs, my problem actually began a couple of years ago, although it only happened once while we were on a trip, it happened again about 6 months later, lately the problem has become more frequent, as this only happens during a rain, it makes driving dangerous and sometimes impossible, my windshield wiper problem was addressed by my dealership and I was told that the problem was the circuit board, I was informed that this very problem was addressed in a recall ( #98043), but after checking my serial #, I was told my truck wasn't covered, this doesn't make sense, how can a recall be issued for a specific problem to a vehicle and be associated with one series of serial #, and yet the same problem shows up on other serial # of the same make & model, sounds like someone needs to widen the scope as to the coverage on this one? …
The windshielf wipers have been a problem for years, but since use of this truck is discretionary and off road for the most part, I never did anything about it. The wipers failed completely on an interstate at night in the rain; I could not see anything. I also could not shake the wiring harness or tap the circuit board to get it to start again, like I have done in the past. I was told there is a recall on this (TSB#98043), but the dealer who took over for the one I bought it from said that it does not apply to my vehicle (VIN). Why not? It is the exact same problem on the same vehicle type/size/etc. If the "recall" does not apply, it should. The new dealer says they will look at it for $75, and then fix it (with perhaps a "credit" being given for the repair). I figure that the $75 is to pay for the fix, to a problem that is endemic, affecting similar vehicles. Please help.
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).
NHTSA campaign id no. 98V150001 (mfg. Campaign no. 98043) gives relief to GM Sierra owners who have had windshield wiper failure but is limited to GM Sierra's manufactured in certain plants. Unfortunately I have had the identical failure yet my vehicle was manufactured in a plant not included in the recall. I feel like the materials used in my vehicle are identical to the others and yet can get no relief for this poor and dangerous workmanship. Please let me know if all GM sierras are to be included under this campaign (and mine is omitted in error) or if GMC is correct in telling me I am just "out of luck". Sincerely, [redacted] ([redacted]). Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(b)(6).
ABS brake system fails in slippery conditions. Brake pedal goes almost to floor and truck feels like it wont stop . Have almost had accidents a few times when there should have been plenty of time to stop. When this happens there is a growling nois from under the car. Front brakes wear out rear brakes hardly worn after 85000 miles as though they are not being used. Wiper moter stopes intermittantly in rain . High speed does not work. When not working cannot drive car in rain . Have had stop while driving which is dangerous. Found that you have listed a recall . However the GMC web site did not offer this information. As second owner of record I should have been notified . My daughter was first owner and to my knowledge she was never notified of any recalls.
I called the NHTSA office and reported this by phone in November 2000. They took the same information and said that I would receive a form in the mail to sign and return. The form has never been received. The dealer service tech. Thought this would be covered under the recall.(this is how I found out there was one) when the service manager checked, he said it did not fall into the list of VIN #'s. When I contacted general motors about this issue, they said that I was not covered under the recall that is already going on. My VIN # was not on the list. I had the dealer replace the circuit board at my cost. I would like to see the recall expanded and my money reimbursed. Thank you!
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.
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?
Related recalls
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
NHTSA investigations
Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, GM has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Sierra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 1995 GMC Sierra?
NHTSA has 140 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 1995 GMC Sierra, 54% of the model year's 261 complaints. The component named most often is windshield wiper/washer › motor (86 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 GMC Sierra window & wiper problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 98V150001 (windshield wiper/washer, Jul 1, 1998). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 GMC Sierra window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 103,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.