1999 GMC Suburban visibility problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1999 GMC Suburban — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph in rainy weather, the windshield wiper motor stopped working. The wiper motor worked intermittently ever since. No warning lights were illuminated for any associated electrical defect. Neither a dealership nor the manufacturer had been notified. The…”
filed Nov 14, 2006
“Windshield wipers operate sporadically causing poor visibility during inclement weather. Caused a near collision with my wife and 4 children on board.*ak”
filed Dec 1, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Suburban | 17 | 17% |
| 1997 Suburban | 12 | 6% |
| 1996 Suburban | 26 | 15% |
| 1995 Suburban | 20 | 9% |
| 1994 Suburban | 72 | 18% |
| 1993 Suburban | 19 | 9% |
| 1992 Suburban | 12 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 GMC Suburban
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.