1996 GMC Sonoma wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 31 complaints for the 1996 GMC Sonoma, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 16% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer stated that while driving and with no warning the windshield wiper worked intermittently. Dealer notified. Ts possible electrical failure caused wipers to fail mostly during rainy weather.
Tl* - the contact called concerning a service bulletin regarding windshield wiper washer motor. The bulletin has a product recall. The contact has been told by GMC that the car was not a part of the recall\ due to the VIN. The contact stated that the windshield wipers work intermittently. The contact stated that the windshield wipers will either stay up in the air, won't work at all, or shut off by themselves. The last incident was on december 26, 2006.
Other problems reported for the 1996 GMC Sonoma
- Brakes 59 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints
Wipers, windshield & visibility problems in other years
Wipers, windshield & visibility problems across all GMC models