GMC Sierra 1500 Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the GMC Sierra 1500 across 21 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (19). The words owners use most often: “rear window” (18% of reports).
- 110visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear window: mentioned in 20 of 110 complaints (18%)
- Backup camera: mentioned in 9 of 110 complaints (8%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 9 of 110 complaints (8%)
- Cannot see: mentioned in 6 of 110 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
GMC Sierra 1500 visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 1% | 5,000 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 12 | 3% | 5,400 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 1% | 2,000 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | 2,250 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 3% | 36,158 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% | 71,750 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 19 | 3% | 29,500 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 13 | 2% | 39,000 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | 18,300 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | 110,000 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | 115,000 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% | 43,000 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | 30,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the GMC Sierra 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Cruise control activates at speeds between 1-5mph, which frequently happens while turning, parking, or going through a drive-through. The cruise control activates by a toggle on the left spoke of the steering wheel, which can be easily bumped while doing low-speed maneuvers like parking. When…
A small drip started approximately 18 months ago from top middle of left side window in rear slider. It was first mistaken as blow by from car wash. Leaking slowly progressed to dripping down middle of both side windows in rear sliders. Leaking progressed to drops coming from under headliner then…
my rear window defrost turned on when i auto started my pickup. i realized it was on after about a half hour and looked back and my drivers side of the rear sliding window was shattered completely
The plastic upper rail glass guide frame on the rear sliding window assembly of my 2023 GMC Sierra developed structural micro-cracks during normal vehicle operation. This manufacturing defect is a known issue tracked internally by the manufacturer under Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)…
top grill deflector flew off at highway speeds creating a safety hazard for me and others in the highway. 2022 GMC Sierra with the same part and grill was previously recalled for this identical issue. 2022-2026 models have the same problem and should be included in the recall. Please see Safety…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Sierra 1500s have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the GMC Sierra 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Sierra 1500 visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the GMC Sierra 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “rear window”, in 20 of 110 complaints, followed by “backup camera” (9).
Other GMC Sierra 1500 problems
- Engine problems (2,083)
- Power Train problems (1,343)
- Service Brakes problems (1,225)
- Electrical System problems (1,212)
- Air Bags problems (951)
- Steering problems (614)
- Structure problems (591)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (475)
See all GMC Sierra 1500 problems.