The windshield wipers worked after being manually "helped" since the time of purchase, but no longer. When I contacted gmc, they told me the current recall did not apply to my vehicle. I have purchased the circuit board myself and will now need to have someone install it. Recall needs to include additional VIN #'s. I was told by the gmc toll free number that it was not a "safety" issue, sorry.
1994 GMC Suburban visibility problems
72 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 72
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor41
- Windshield wiper/washer26
- Power window devices and controls3
- Rear window wiper/washer: motor2
- Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
- Windshield1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Suburban visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 GMC 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 GMC Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windshield wiper failure. Gm refused to repair under recall campaign 98v150001 stating recall voided after 70,000 miles. I guess the bard turns "good" after reaching the mileage?
Dt: the windshield wipers when turned will intermittently come on and off. Sometimes it has to be done manually, and sometimes they will not come on at all. This also happens when starting vehicle, but occasionally windshield wipers stop in the middle. Dealer replaced the windshield wiper motor. Then, received a recall notice for another vehicle, but was told this vehicle did not fall under recall due to t VIN.
Dt : windshield wipers work intermittently or they don't work at all previous recalls in 1998 and 2003 had the same problem. Gmc hotline said they called the dealership, and the dealership refused to do the recall. *ak *sb
Dt: the contact states that he owns a 1994 gmc suburban. He states that he is having problems with windshield wiper washer motor because it is working intermittently. A recall was issued on some gmc vehicles, but the manufacturer told him that this vehicle was not included in the recall dueto VIN. The problem started intermittently and it became worse.
While driving windshield wipers failed.
Diesel k2500 suburban. Injection pump suffered a problem with intermittent fuel cutout. Solution was replacement of injection pump. Repeated dealer attempts to diagnose exact problem was not successful. Seat mount failed. This caused seat to tilt on base & torque remaining mounts. The wiper motor cut out at random. Gm acknowledges this problem for other models, but not for mine. This would cause failure of motor functions (in my case, the wiper would not start if parked, but would start if pulled out of park position). Brakes are the most interesting problem. While there may indeed be a problem with pedal suddenly going to the floor I think the actual situation in most of those cases may actually be as follows. I had to brake fairly hard in unexpected traffic, and the antilock brake system fired. I was moving not faster than about 50 MPH at the time, but it took (measured) 642 feet to stop the vehicle. At no time did I release the antilock system before the vehicle stopped. During this time, I was able to steer quite successfully around two stopped vehicles, and to run up on a grassy shoulder and back onto the pavement. I had the front brakes relined and trued, and the fluid flushed and replaced, at a local shop shortly after purchasing the vehicle used (with about 56,000 miles). Apparently, gm knows that it is necessary to cycle the antilock motor so that all the pistons are at the right position before bleeding the brakes. If the brakes are bled with the motor not centered, the effect is that full modulation of the brakes does not occur, for some or all wheels, when the antilock system fires. However, the dump-valve function relieves all brake pressure while the motor is running. The result is that only partial brake application is effectively being made -- this might be almost any arbitrary percentage of a 'normal' full brake application -- and this may greatly reduce the amount of deceleration seen in critical situations.
Paint flaking. I showed it to service dept, they said gm would not repair
Consumer noticed windshield wipers would stop working intermittently. *ak consumer was returning home when it began to rain. He turned on the wipers but nothing happened. He tried a second time but to no avail. Consumer lost vision of the road and had to pull over.
Consumer noticed that when using windshield wipers they would stop working, but wiper motor wa still running.
Questions about the 1994 GMC Suburban visibility
Does the 1994 GMC Suburban have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 72 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 GMC Suburban, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 GMC Suburban visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1994 GMC Suburban visibility?
Yes, 2 recalls: 03V159000, 98V150001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Suburban have the most visibility problems?
The GMC Suburban model years with the most visibility complaints are 1994 (72 complaints), 1996 (26 complaints) and 1995 (20 complaints).
Other 1994 GMC Suburban problems
Brakes 276Tires 17Seats 12Electrical 11Transmission 10Engine 9Seat belts 9Fuel system 7Acceleration 6Suspension 4Wheels 4Body 3Lights 3Steering 1
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