Tl*the contact owns a 1994 buick regal. The contact stated that the windshield wipers do not work. The washer/wiper switch power feed wire causes the wipers to work intermittently and become inoperative. The failure has occurred in rainy conditions. Buick stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 12/10/08 *cn the dealer showed the consumer the two wires that wer broken on the windshield wiper switch. Updated 12/16/08.
1994 Buick Regal: windshield wiper failure
11 of the 110 complaints about the 1994 Buick Regal describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who upon inspection, determined that the windshield wipers needed to be replaced and there was a recall on that same component. The dealer was contacted, and expressed that they were not aware of any recall for this issue. The manufacturer was also contacted, and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle had the same issues stated in the recall # 97v017000 regarding visibility:windshield wiper:switch/wiring.
Windshield wiper system fails to operate intermittently. This occurs most frequently in hot weather. The vehicle was previously serviced under campaign 97v017000.
Windshield wipers works intermittenly at times. He can turn switch on and there is a delay. Dealership is aware of the problem.*ak the dealer replaced the wipers with the same kind of failed part and it failed again.
Wiper system would not turn on. Previous recall 97v017000 has been implemented.
To get wipers to wore the turn signal mus be on and to get the signal to work the wiper must be on, replace the switch for the wipers.
Recall 97v017000; the windshield/wiper/washer switch was not replaced, but the johnson chevrolet buick cadillac replaced the windshield wipers because they did not know of the recall.
Recall states that dealer will inspect and replace washer wiper switch with a new switch, dealer only inspected the old switch. Told consumer it was not necessary to put in a new switch. Therefore, left with old switch still installed. Months later, switch became inoperative.
Abs brakes failed four times; also alternator/turn signal/windshield wiper/fuse box malfunctioned.
While driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers failed. Please describe.
Windshield wiper switch failure caused short circuit, reducing visibility during inclement weather.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
- Risk
- This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Recall number 97V017000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Buick Regal wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1994 Buick Regal?
11 of 110 owner complaints about the 1994 Buick Regal (10%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Buick Regal?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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