1997 GMC SAFARI Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Problems
13 NHTSA complaints on file
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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher Complaints
#767769
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY. MR
#8014789
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WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BEGAN TO PERFORM ERRATIC, NOW WIPER SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB
#764149
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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
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WHILE OPERATING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WITHOUT WARNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION. *AK
#760425
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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
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INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK WHEN TURNED ON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED IT WAS NOT A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK
#751372
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GM CHAS A FAILURE IN THE SAFARI AND THEY DON'T CARE, IT'S A LEMON!! NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED.*AK
#748517
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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
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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
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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
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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
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NO SUMMARY
#520835
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED IN RAINY CONDITIONS.
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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