Windshield wipers stop working. They will sometimes start working again if you jiggle the connector wire to the wiper motor. The 1995 and newer models have a recall for this problem, but it does not extend to the 94 year.
1994 GMC Sonoma visibility complaints
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Consumer states that the wiper works intermittently or stops during operation. Dealer notified and informed that vehicle was not cover under a manufactuerer recall.
Intermittently the windshield wipers comes on and off. The dealership is aware of the problem.*jb
Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.
Windshield wipers work only intermittently.
Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.
Winshield wipers often do not work, but will start working if you jiggle the wire connector to the wiper motor. Recall applies to 1995 model, not 1994, but this seems to be the same type of problem.
Windshield wipers fail intermittently virtually every time they are used.
Windshield wiper motor intermittent.. Shuts down by itself. Same as problem with '1995 - '1996 recall for same item. This is second AC/delco wiper motor to fail on me. Same problem. Motor just stops working for long periods of time. Seems like motors work well for approx. 3 to 4 years then go into intermittent mode. Very hazardous during heavy rain situation.
Windshield wiper motor has failed twice. Windshield wipers will not move at all in inclement weather which seriously reduces driver's ability to operate vehicle. Please provide any additional information.
Driver power window would not operate after opening. Intermittent (once every 3 months)
Windshield wipers intermitently work when weather is damp for 3 yrs. Same as recall for 1995 & 1996
Both parts have previously been replace within the last 18 months. They will be replace a second time by the end of march 2001. No safety defect mentioned.
Windshield wipers stopped working in rain. Vehicle not taken to dealer. This has happened intermittently.
Windshield wipers will quit or stick while in use in the rain. Sometimes they won't come on at all. Sometimes the wipers will work if you get out and tug on them, but only for a short while and the will get stuck and quit working. It gets quit annoying after a while, not knowing if the wipers will work or not and having to get out and tug on them to make them work.
While driving in rain windshield wipers would stop working without warning. Problem would be intermittent. Also, getting progressively worse. Been to dealership on 6/9/00 for repairs.
Master cylinder failed. Yh
Windshield wipers will work intermittently. Recall on 95 & 96 model should be continued to 94 models.
While driving and windshield wipers were needed, windshield wipers turned off and on, causing poor driver's visibility. Also, recall was issued on the same probelm. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
Brake failure caused pedal to go to the floor, replaced master cylinder still the light came on possible the ABS failure. Yh
Windshield wipers intermittently work. Shut off and start backup by pulling or tugging at wiper. Dealer was contacted, and will repair at consumer's cost.
Intermittent problem when using windshield wipers. They quit working without warning.luckily, have been able to pull off the road until they decide to work again. This has been happening for about 7 to 8 months. I recently took it to dealer and they replaced the wiper motor control module at a cost to me of $122.00. My mother had a recall on her 1996 chev. Blazer for the same problem. Why is there no recall for the 1994 sonoma?
Antilock brakes have not worked properly since truck was new when braking /windshield motor has been intermitent since truck was new some times it works then will shut off at any given time then come back on
Windshield wipers would not work but then they started to work.
Power door locks and window on drivers door fail constantly. Abs brakes lockedand cause an accident.
Windshield wipers motor fails intermittently during rainy weather, failure not covered under recall due to year built (98v‑150). Nlm
Windshiled wiper failed intermittently, not covered under recall due to VIN.
Truck VIN# has recall, but dealer refused to perform recall work because of year model of truck. Please refer to recall #98043. Recall does refer to 95 & 96 models of my truck, but my VIN# is within the breakpoints of the recall, and should have been repaired. My guess is that my truck was a late model-year truck. Dealership name: royal olds/gmc of vestavia, al 205‑823‑3100. Svc. Advisor: pete m rich. Invoice #gccs57888. On 3/31/1999. Please contact me or have a representative from gm contact me with information regarding this incident. Thanks, shannon vinzant. *ak( dot number: tire size: 215/70/15 )
Windshield wipers stop working in the middle of operation. Sometimes the wipers do not come on at all. The problem has been reported to gmc. The problem has not been corrected. Truck not included in recall.
Consumer replaced windshield wiper motor control module. Dealers say there is a recall on chevrolet pickups concerning cracks in the windshield wiper solder joints. Consumer noticed this problem at approximately 29,000 miles.
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