1997 GMC SAFARI Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Problems

13 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Issues in the 1997 GMC SAFARI

13 visibilitywindshield wiperwasher complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GMC SAFARI. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Complaints

#767769 |
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY. MR
#8014789 |
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BEGAN TO PERFORM ERRATIC, NOW WIPER SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB
#764149 |
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE MOST OF THE TIME. MUST STOP ON SIDE OF ROAD AND MANUALLY START THEM , THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROCEDURE WHILE TRAVELING IN RAIN AND TRAFFIC.*AK
#8013758 |
WHILE OPERATING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WITHOUT WARNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION. *AK
#760425 |
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT GO ON WHEN RAINING WHEN DRIVING. FAN BLOWS AIR OUT OF DEFROSTER ONLY NO MATTER WHAT POSITION DIAL IS SET AT [AIR,HEAT,BI-LEVEL,FLOOR NO MATTER WHERE].*AK
#8001170 |
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK WHEN TURNED ON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED IT WAS NOT A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK
#751372 |
GM CHAS A FAILURE IN THE SAFARI AND THEY DON'T CARE, IT'S A LEMON!! NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED.*AK
#748517 |
SINCE LAST NOVEMBER, HAVE NOTED UNFORTUNATLEY WHEN IT START TO RAIN THAT THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS DON'T ALWAYS ACTIVATE WHEN THEY ARE TURNED ON. THIS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND THERE IS NO WAY TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THE PROBLEM CAN BE RECTIFIED BY GETTING OUT OF THE VAN, OPENING THE HOOD AND PRESSING THE WIRE CONECTIONS TOGETHER. HOWEVER, THAT DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE WIPERS WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE. ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS HAVE POWER AMD THE PLUG CONNECTION IS TIGHT AND DOES NOT APPEAR TO LOOSEN. THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE JUST MY PROBLEM, BUT A NEIGHBOR WHO OWNS A 94 SUBURBAN STATES HE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I JUST CONTACTED THE DEALER TO DETERMINE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS AND THEY SAID NO. HAVE ASKED THAT THE ZONE REP GIVE ME A CALL.*AK
#719600 |
A NEW VEHICHLE SHOULD NEVER HAVE THESE KINDS OF PROBLEMS. GMC COULD CARE LESS ABOUT MY PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY WERE OUT OF WARRANTY AND I HAD TO PAY FOR THEM. EACH TIME COST OVER $1,000 DOLLARS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
#719600 |
A NEW VEHICHLE SHOULD NEVER HAVE THESE KINDS OF PROBLEMS. GMC COULD CARE LESS ABOUT MY PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY WERE OUT OF WARRANTY AND I HAD TO PAY FOR THEM. EACH TIME COST OVER $1,000 DOLLARS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
#854212 |
ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING DURING OPERATION, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
#710507 |
NO SUMMARY
#520835 |
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED IN RAINY CONDITIONS.

Other 1997 GMC SAFARI Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 17 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 8 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Fuel System Other 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Child Seatharnesscrotch Buckle 1 complaint Electrical System 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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