Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently while traveling in inclement weather. Cause of failure is undetermined at this time.
1994 GMC Suburban visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers are inoperative.
The windshield wipers did not work at various times.
The wipers on my vehicle have failed to operate 3 times since I have owned the vehicle. All three times were during a storm. Two rain storms and this last was a snow storm. The wiper motor make an odd noise when they stop working.
The windshield wipers don't work all of the time. I took vehicle to a gmc dealer and he said my surburban wasn't on the recall list. Ts
Windshield wipers do not start, must stop vehicle get out, open hood bang on motor/control housing. Getting worse and now failure every time used.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Found the federal safety agency campaign id #98v150001 regarding this problem. Dealer says my suburban is not part of this campaign. How can I get them to fix this intermittant trouble???
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Front wiper motor stalled during rainstorm, travelling 55mph on major highway. Wiper and wiper fluid motor quit unexpectedly while in operation or while stopped. Sometimes a buzzing sound occurs with the failure. I discovered that I can tap the wiper motor module and the wiper motor may begin again, but its work will be shortlived. Another problem I encountered with this vehicle was a meltdown and small fire under the driverside dash. The rocker switch that controls the dome light has an "auto" and an "off" position. While in "auto" for about 1 hour with the doors open, I noticed smoke coming from underneath the dash and the rocker switch had melted down due to excessive heat building up in the contact. I contacted the local dealer when I purchased a replacement switch who commented that these switches were a problem.
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Windshield wipers work only part of the time. It will work one time then stop or may not work at all. I have 2 gmc vehicles (one 1992 1/2t serria and one 1994 suburban) and 2 chevrolet vehicles (one 1994 s10 pu and one 1997 s10 blazer) that have the same problem.
Windshield wipers work only intermittently when in use. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.
The wiper motor fails intermittently during rainy weather resulting in poor visibility. Nlm
Windshield wipers intermittently don't turn off. After a rain storm consumer turned switch off, and windshield wipers eventually turn off by itself. No contact was made to the dealer.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued on this vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Symptoms match problem description of campaign number: 98v150001. Vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.
Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers working intermittently, non-working operation can lead into a vehicle crash. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall due to VIN.
Gm says not covered by recall #98043 for same issue for 1994-1996 gmc suburbans. No safety defect mentioned.
Failure was exactly as described in the federal safety agency campaign # 98v150001, even though my vehicle was not included. I contacted gmc, and at first they said to send in the required documents for a refund of the $72.57 repair bill. I was contacted today and informed that my vehicle was not in the campaign, and that I would not receive a refund. I believe that my vehicle was manufactured with the defective part, and should be entitled to the remedy.
Windshield wipers would/would not work at any given time. We had problems with this right from beginning, but dealer would not fix. This also happened on our 1994 1/2 ton pickup (which we no longer have).
Thier is a recall on the 94 suburban (#98043) that describes the exact problem that I am having. Gmc states that my VIN # is not part of the recall, but they also cannot tell me the month of manufacturing. I find this alfullly convient for a company to have a recall, you as a consumer put your lives in danger every time it rains and windshield wipers quit, being unable to get it fixed because they seem to work at the shop, and the car company stating that I know that your car was made in the same year as the recall/ that you are having the same trobles as in the recall/ but because we didn't include your VIN# in the recall, you are not part of it. Wish I could do binesses like this!!
Windshield wipers quit intermittently while driving-must wiggle connector to work.
Windshield wipers will not turn on, even if consumer turns the switch on. Windshield wipers are acting erratic, causing poor visibility. Manufacturer sent out recall 98v150001. But this vehicle was not included due to VIN although it has same defect.
Windshield wipers only work intermittently, recall 98v150001 involves same component, but dealer advises that this vehicle is not included in recall, consumer replaced faulty parts and requests reimbursement.
Wipers stops working while driving on road.unit have to be pulled by hand to make work again.this problem is dangerous because we never know when it will stop working.
While driving in rain windshield wipers malfunctioned which may cause visual difficulty and a crash. Consumer got out and turned windshield pivot arm in order for windshield wipers to work. There is a recall 98v150000 for this problem, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN.
While driving windshield wipers malfunctioned which caused visual problem and may result in a crash. There is a recall for this problem due to a circuit board, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although it had the same problem.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions due to a malfunction within the pulse board. Vehicle not included in recall 98v150000 due to VIN.
Recall 98v150001/ windshield wiper: motor. After receipt of recall notice consumer contacted dealer to schedule an appointment. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle was not included under the recall due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified.
Windshield wiper has failed, causing poor visibility. Consumer indicated that it was the same defect as in recall 98v150001. But this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
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