Tl*the contact owns a 1994 gmc sonoma. The windshield wipers intermittently stop working while in use. The failure occurs at various speeds. The wipers can take 30 seconds to activate again, but other times, the contact has to wiggle and move the wiper motor for them to function properly. The dealer stated that no recall was available; however, they began recalling the 1995 models. The wipers have not been repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
1994 GMC Sonoma: windshield wiper failure
44 of the 224 complaints about the 1994 GMC Sonoma describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 44
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Windshield wipers operated intermittently; worsened with rainfall amount. Replaced wiper motor and condition persisted. Contacted gmc with concern on 10/18/2005 (file #1-369184131).
Windshield wipers fail to operate often or fail while in operation on 1994 gmc sonoma. Recall was issued for same problem on 1995 and newer models, but not on 1994 models which have the same components.
Windshield wipers stopped in center of windshield or park in center of windshield.
My winshield wipers stop working and then start working again without warning. This is the same problem that the federal safety agency had found and issued a recall for for a truck that is 1 yr younger than mine. Gmc says its not their problem.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its windshield wipers as stated in recall 03 v 159 000; but this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.
Wipers will stop working and then begin working again. Problem has been on and off for some time.
Problems with the windshield wiper. Also there was a recall on the same make model and year but consumer's VIN number was not included.
Windshield wipers stop working at random. I had this problem repaired (circuit board solder/connection failure) at my own expense. This is the same problem covered by two (1998 and apr 03) recalls, but this truck is not included in the recall for some reason, despite being the same design as the 95-on model that is covered.
Over the past four years I have had problems with my windshield wipers stopping or locking up intermittently while in use. I've had my mechanic check this problem several times, but he could not duplicate the failure as it is a intermittent problem. I heard about a gm recall concerning this issue. I notified gm and they said that my vehicle 1994 gmc sonoma VIN [xxx] was not included in the recall. I believe that this is the same problem as the one covered by the recall. *nlm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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.
Consumer states that the wiper works intermittently or stops during operation. Dealer notified and informed that vehicle was not cover under a manufactuerer recall.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 GMC Sonoma wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1994 GMC Sonoma?
44 of 224 owner complaints about the 1994 GMC Sonoma (20%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 GMC Sonoma?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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