FaultScore

1996 GMC Yukon window and wiper problems

14 of the 90 complaints about the 1996 GMC Yukon are about the glass, mirrors and wipers — 16% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 84,690 miles.

B

14

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Motor 7 50.0%
Windshield Wiper/Washer 3 21.4%
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 2 14.3%
Exterior 1 7.1%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 1 7.1%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every GMC Yukon year

1994 19 21.1%
1995 11 12.2%
1996 14 15.6%
1997 10 11.1%
1998 16 17.8%
2000 20 22.2%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Plymouth, IN

VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED.

NHTSA complaint #10079353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 75,000 miles Newmarket, NH

VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING IN A DOWN POUR OF RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. CONSUMER HAD TO COAST TO A SAFE STOP.

NHTSA complaint #10033612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 94,380 miles Fayetteville, NY

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND PARK.

NHTSA complaint #10025904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mckinney, TX

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING CONSUMER CAN HEAR MOTOR STILL RUNNING. CURRENTLY, WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK AT ALL.

NHTSA complaint #898629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Birgminham, AL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WHEN DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

NHTSA complaint #884869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Birgminham, AL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WHEN DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

NHTSA complaint #884869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Magnolia, TX

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WHILE TRAVELING AND USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS , WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

NHTSA complaint #872702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Decatur, AL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN FAILED COMPLETELY MAKING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE UNSAFE. CONTACTED DEALER AND REPLACED WIPER MODULE AND COVER AT OWNERS EXPENSE. ON 7-5-00 CONTACTED GMC TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALL ID #98V150001 AS IT MAY APPLY TO VEHICLE. GMC SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN CAMPAIGN PER VIN SEARCH. GMC CANNOT DO ANYTHING EVEN THOUGH THIS IS THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS THOSE INCLUDED IN RECALL #98V150001..????

NHTSA complaint #724964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mchenry, IL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVY STORM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. WIPERS STOP OCCASIONALLY ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING HAZARD. CONTACTED DEALER, VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

NHTSA complaint #853494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Slidell, LA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WINDSHIED WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS MAKE/MODEL. BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. RECALL 98V150001.

NHTSA complaint #850746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Roswell, GA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

RECALL 98V150; WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. DEALER CONTACTED, AND REPAIRWORK WAS DONE TO REMEDY PROBLEM AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH RECALL DUE TO VIN.

NHTSA complaint #836553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Gainesville, FL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO WRONG MONTH. (98V-043)

NHTSA complaint #541458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Dimas, CA

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

HEATER FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #606065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Carson, CA

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

BOTH OUTSIDE MIRRORS VIBRATE WHEN TRUCK IS MOVING, IMPAIRING VISION TO THE REAR, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT.

NHTSA complaint #505152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1996 GMC Yukon problems

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