NHTSA — Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Motor Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: This was the GMC Suburban's last year before being rebranded Yukon.

4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,825 miles

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1999 GMC Suburban windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1999 GMC Suburban Owner Comments

problem #5

May 082006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated while driving 70 mph in rainy weather, the windshield wiper motor stopped working. The wiper motor worked intermittently ever since. No warning lights were illuminated for any associated electrical defect. Neither a dealership nor the manufacturer had been notified. The contact expressed the defect should be subject to a recall due to the safety risk involved. Updated 03/15/07.

- Bloomsdale, MO, USA

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problem #4

Nov 302004

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 102,125 miles
Windshield wipers operate sporadically causing poor visibility during inclement weather. Caused a near collision with my wife and 4 children on board.

- Spring, TX, USA

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problem #3

Oct 092003

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Windshield wipers were intermittently causing poor visibility during inclement weather. Dealer replaced the circuit board in the wiper motor.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #2

Oct 242003

(reported on)

Suburban 8-cyl

  • miles
While driving in the rain the windshield wiper failed sporadically causing low visibility. The consumer was told that there was a recall on the wiper motor for 1998 model but not the 1999 model.

- Rahway, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Feb 012002

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Jlg

- Mentor, OH, USA

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