1992 GMC Sierra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 27%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1992 GMC Sierra, 27% of the 30 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving in heavy rain, the windshield wipers went out. This caused very poor visibility for the driver. Had taken vehicle to dealer & the module was replaced 5 times. Each and every time they failed , there would be no warning.”
NHTSA complaint #836782, filed 1999-04“Windshield wipers works intermittently. Windshield wipers come on and off without prior warning. Dealership aware of problem. Consumer states the washer fluid sprayer doesn't work correct either.”
NHTSA complaint #885492, filed 2001-04“Sometimes windshield wipers come on and sometimes they will not. Sometimes the windshield wipers will not stop until driver turns off the engine. Dealer is aware of the problem. Problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #838522, filed 1999-05“When windshield wipers are activated there is no immediate response. Windshield wipers will start moving when they are not needed. But when it is not raining they work fine. The dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #849913, filed 1999-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% |
| 1998 | 32 | 17% |
| 1997 | 24 | 10% |
| 1996 | 84 | 34% |
| 1995 | 140 | 54% |
| 1994 | 115 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 32% |
| 1992 | 8 | 27% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1992 GMC Sierra
7 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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