GMC SONOMA 1995: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V150001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | SONOMA | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-12-15 | 1998-07-01 | 1999-02-11 |
Production Dates: 1994-08-01 - 1996-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 98043
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1557585
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
