1996 GMC SIERRA RECALL - #98V150001
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 GMC SIERRA |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1994 - 5/31/1996 |
| Recalled on |
2/11/1999 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/15/1998 |
| # Affected |
1,557,585 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. |
| Notes |
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). |
| See also |
1996 GMC SIERRA Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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SUPPLEMENT TO BULLETIN 99-06-04-047A FOR FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING. *TT
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Nov 17, 2004 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT
Jul 12, 2004 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
Jul 08, 2004 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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