1998 GMC Sonoma Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility:windshield wiper/washer ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 156 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 GMC Sonoma overview page.
What owners report
“1998 GMC SONOMA EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT GO OFF, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED IN…”NHTSA complaint 10119252 — filed 04/27/2005
“A FEW MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT MY 1998 GMC SONOMA THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. SOMETIME THEY COME ON AND WORK FOR A FEW MINUTES…”NHTSA complaint 10090470 — filed 09/05/2004
“WINDSHIELD WIPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OR CIRCUIT BOARD FAILS DURING WET WEATHER CAUSING WIPER FAILURE AND LOSS OF VISIBILITY. I PERSONALLY REPLACED FAULTY WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY.”NHTSA complaint 10088750 — filed 08/29/2004
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 GMC Sonoma have visibility:windshield wiper/washer problems?
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer is the most-reported problem area on the 1998 GMC Sonoma: 23 of 156 complaints on file (14.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 GMC Sonoma have in total?
156 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility:windshield wiper/washer category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
