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1997 GMC SAFARI Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	312153
Internal NHTSA #	748517
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Brand	GMC
Model	SAFARI
Model Year	1997
File date	01/11/00
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Since last november, have noted unfortunatley when it start to rain that the windsheild wipers don't always activate when they are turned on. This creates a safety hazard when the car is in motion and there is no way to clear the windshield. The problem can be rectified by getting out of the van, opening the hood and pressing the wire conections together. However, that does not guarantee that the wipers will continue to operate. All of the electrical contacts have power amd the plug connection is tight and does not appear to loosen. Thought it might be just my problem, but a neighbor who owns a 94 suburban states he has the same problem. I just contacted the dealer to determine if there was a recall on this and they said no. Have asked that the zone rep give me a call.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	10
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GRAPEVINE, TX
VIN pattern	1GKDM19W5VBXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	01/09/96
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	RWD
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Vehicle speed	40
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1997 GMC SAFARI Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1997 GMC SAFARI Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Problems, Complaints and Defects

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