1995 GMC Sonoma Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 24%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the visibility of the 1995 GMC Sonoma, 24% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 lived at the same place for 18yrs.. Sewell motors in dallas,tx sold me the vehicle in 1995.”
NHTSA complaint #10230200, filed 2008-06, 79,000 miles“I contacted the dealership on 6/30/98 because of another safety recall of the seat belts, but the representative on the phone told me he had no knowledge of this condition, even though I heard about it on national news and your web site. I consider this to be a potentially life threatening manufactures defect.”
NHTSA complaint #537641, filed 1998-06“Consumer was traveling about 15mph inside of a shopping parking lot and there was thumping noise underneath vehicle when applying brakes. Vehicle brakes didn't hold. Brake loss was due to speed sensor failure and was replaced. Wiper noise was due to wiper motor failure which the dealer replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #880141, filed 2001-02“While driving vehicle the rain windshield wipers failed to work properly. Would stop on their own. Would sometimes work & at other times would not work. Its an intermittent problem. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have wipers checked. Problem like recall #98v150000/001. Contacted manufacturer, and informed consumer that vehicle made in jun 1994, but recall was vehicles made in august of 1994.”
NHTSA complaint #853894, filed 1999-12“Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with intermittent windshield wipers. Manufacturer notified and informed no recall on consumer's vehicle; NHTSA recall # 98 150 0001. Seeking NHTSA help in this matter. Although vehicle may not be on recall, it has a similar defect.”
NHTSA complaint #837700, filed 1999-05Related recalls
- 98V150001Jul 1, 1998Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack…Covers: GMC Sonoma 1995–1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1996, GMC Suburban 1994–1996 +7 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 55 | 35% |
| 1997 | 30 | 27% |
| 1996 | 31 | 21% |
| 1995 | 52 | 24% |
| 1994 | 53 | 24% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1995 GMC Sonoma
84 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 GMC Sonoma
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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