1996 GMC Suburban Window & Wiper Problems

Which parts fail

• Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
  12
• Windshield wiper/washer
  12
• Power window devices and controls
  1

Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).

Mileage when the problem started

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1996 GMC Suburban owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, the engine stalled without warning. After stalling, the vehicle was not easily restarted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the fuel injector pump needed to be replaced. After the initial replacement, the problem persisted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the fuel pump needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 12/18/2006 - the injector pump which was replaced under recall failed again. The consumer also wanted to recall fixed, however the dealer refused to honor the recall. Recall numbers 96V057000 and 03V159000. Updated 03/21/07.

I have taken my vehicle to anaheim hills GMC under factory warranty and told them about my wipers working intermitently or not working at all. The wipers only failed to operate once for me at this time. The dealership said that the wipers were working fine that day they tested and theres nothing they can do, especially since my VIN wasn't listed on the recall. It's been almost a year now and the problem has increased in severity and frequency. I can't see out of my windshield many times and have to pull over to clean it manually. Sometimes the wipers don't stop working even in the off position so my wiper blades are getting tore up on a dry windshield. The washer feature only works 10% of the time. I am having the exact same problem that the campaign recall covers. I am told by GMC customer service that they can't do anything because of the recall not including my VIN #. …

Windshield wipers function intermittently. Wipers work for several minutes and then stop for varying periods of time. Some days they don't work at all. Local dealer was unaware of any recalls regarding the wipers. GMC home office stated that my vehicle was not covered under campaign id number 98V150000, since my vehicle was assembled at a different plant than the affected vehicles in the recall notice. The wipers don't work reliably enough to travel in inclement weather. Sudden rainstorms can cause loss of forward visibility for extended periods of time. Major accidents have been averted so far, but it is a major concern for my family's safety. Thanks.

Windshield wipers failed while passing a semi in a rainstorm. We nearly crashed. Cars were going everywhere to get out of my way because I couldn't see. Upon return home I checked NHTSA's web site and found that there had been a recall on Suburban wipers 3 years ago. I was never notified and I'm the original owner. My wife bought a used 1996 blazer and was notified about the wipers on that vehicle. I never connected the two until we nearly crashed. It's happened once since. I'm calling my dealer today for an appointment. It upsets me that my wife and grandchildren flirted with injury or death because we weren't notified of this problem.

Windshield wiper failure. Windshield wipers use to work at different times, but just this past June, they stopped and would not work at all. Concerning a safety recall #98V150001. The windshield wipers work periodically. (not when consumer needs them) consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the recall didn't pertain to this vehicle.

Locks for various doors have stuck four times, preventing entry or exit from vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle, and performed repair work. Consumer was also having problems with the windshield wipers which failed intermittently, consumer was informed that there was a recall however it did not apply to consumers vehicle due to the VIN.

While driving down the highway in a heavy rainstorm windshield wipers worked intermittently. Contacted dealer. Dealer said that consumer needed to replace motor and circuit board. Also, when pulling away from a stop light driver's seat slid forward or backward. Seat wobbled in the tracks. Dealer replaced driver's side seat track.

98 v 150 00/windshield wiper wiring: wipers to work intermittently, can result in inoperative wipers , reducing a driver's visibility and increasing risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer/mfr's was notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Provide any further information.

Intermittently windshield wipers will become inoperable, obstructing the view of the driver. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle is not included due to the VIN. Dealer has repaired windshield wipers at the owner's expense.

NHTSA recall# 98 v 150 001/ manufacturers recall 98043 concerning windsheild wiper wiring, windshield wipers worked intermittently. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and both informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.

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