1998 GMC Sierra visibility problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 GMC Sierra — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable. If I tap on the windshield motor case they may work for a while. I can hear the motor run when they are not working. *nm”
filed Jul 22, 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. This first began fall of 2005. The dealership and manufacturer were alerted and explained no recalls have been issued for the wipers.”
filed May 1, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Sierra | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 Sierra | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Sierra | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 Sierra | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 Sierra | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Sierra | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 Sierra | 13 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.