1997 GMC Sonoma visibility problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 GMC Sonoma — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have encountered trouble with my windshield wipers. They go on and off intermittently. I am assuming the problem is the pulse wiper relay, and was wondering if there was a recall for this product. I was driving in heavy rain when this occurred, and there was nearly a collision. Please let me know…”
filed Nov 30, 2008
“Dt: the contact said windshield wipers were working intermittently. This has been an ongoing problem for six months. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer for diagnostics on the problem. She has not made any arrangements for repairs at this time. *ak”
filed Oct 31, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Sonoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 Sonoma | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 Sonoma | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 Sonoma | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 Sonoma | 55 | 35% |
| 1996 Sonoma | 31 | 21% |
| 1995 Sonoma | 52 | 24% |
| 1994 Sonoma | 53 | 24% |
| 1993 Sonoma | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 GMC Sonoma
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.