1995 GMC Sonoma Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1995 GMC Sonoma, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 79,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (63% of reports).
- 52visibility complaints
- 79,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 43%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.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 33 of 52 complaints (63%)
- Causing poor: mentioned in 6 of 52 complaints (12%)
- Wiper motor: mentioned in 5 of 52 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 1 complaint that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 1 an injury.
GMC Sonoma visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 3 | 8% | 50,000 |
| 2002 Sonoma | 1 | 2% | 7,400 |
| 2000 Sonoma | 5 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 1999 Sonoma | 1 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 1998 Sonoma | 55 | 35% | 52,500 |
| 1997 Sonoma | 30 | 27% | 63,000 |
| 1996 Sonoma | 31 | 21% | 67,500 |
| 1995 Sonoma | 52 | 24% | 79,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I had problems with my 1995 gmc windshield wipers working intermittently,and one day,on my first day back to work as a teacher,it rained horribly and the wipers wouldn't work. I paid a lot of money to firestone to get them fixed. Now i read there was a recall and never received any info. And have…
While driving, the wipers can stop causing a sudden loss of visibility. *tr
While driving and and without warning side mirror will fall off, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. *ak
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 GMC Sonomas have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about visibility for the 1995 GMC Sonoma (24% of the 213 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC Sonoma visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 79,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1995 GMC Sonoma?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 33 of 52 complaints, followed by “causing poor” (6).
Other 1995 GMC Sonoma problems
See all 1995 GMC Sonoma problems or visibility problems across all Sonoma years.