Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet suburban. While parked, the contact noticed that the windshield wipers would not activate. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
1994 Chevrolet Suburban visibility problems
168 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 115,233. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 168
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 115,233
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor87
- Windshield wiper/washer68
- Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring4
- Windshield wiper/washer: linkages2
- Windshield1
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
- Rear window wiper/washer: motor1
- Rear window wiper/washer1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Suburban visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
- Risk
- This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Recall number 98V150001 · Recall details
Related investigations
Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v‑150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
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What 1994 Chevrolet Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. She took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v150001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer); therefore, they would not assume any financial responsibility for the repair. As of december 15, 2008, the vehicle has not been repaired according to the recall. The failure mileage was 112,000 and current mileage was 134,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet suburban. Whenever the contact attempts to use the windshield wipers, they will work very inconsistently. Also, if he manually moves the windshield wipers, they will begin to function for a short period of time. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand and the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 60,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 09/29/08*lj updated 09/29/08
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the windshield wipers work intermittently. Recall # 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) is for the same failure, however, the manufacturer stated that the contact's VIN was not included. The current and failure mileages were unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle had the same failure as noted in recall # 03v159000 concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer. The windshield wipers operated intermittently or failed completely. The contact stated that he occasionally has to bang on the circuit board to get the wipers to operate properly. Also attached a stick and taped it to the windshield wipers in order for them to function properly. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the recall. The current mileage is 242,000, and failure mileage was 165,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers worked intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected. There was a the federal safety agency recall, #98v150001, regarding the windshield wipers, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Consumer1994 suburban windsheild wipers stop in the middle of the windsheild or at times will not work at all. *ts the dealer replaced the wiper pulse control module.
Dt: consumer states there is a recall # 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper/washer failure, and consumer's vehicle was having the exact same problem as listed on the recall. Consumer noticed this problem on september 1, 2002, when it was raining consumer had to get out, lift the hood, and bang on the motor of windshield wipers in order to get them to work, and it will only work for a minute.
Consumer found a recall on windshield wipers after experiencing the same problem. *ts the dealer told the consumer that his vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The consumer decided to have the problem repair made although the dealer wouldn't replace them free of charge. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they refused to reimburse him although the part number was identical.
I own a 1994 chevrolet suburban. The wipers started out shutting off in the wrong position or not shutting off at all. The wipers don't work at all now. I heard about a possible recall on this issue. I went to your website and seen that there was a recall on this problem for the 94 suburbans.(the federal safety agency id numbers 03v159000 and 98v150001). I called my local dealer and was told that my vehicle wasn't included in the recall. My VIN is [xxx]. I was just wondering if my vehicle was overlooked in the recall or my problem is just with my vehicle.*jb updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban visibility
Does the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 168 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Suburban visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 115,233 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban visibility?
Yes, 2 recalls: 03V159000, 98V150001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most visibility complaints are 1994 (168 complaints), 1995 (50 complaints) and 1998 (48 complaints).
Other 1994 Chevrolet Suburban problems
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