The engine seems to run too hot lately. I've replaced the thermostat & flushed sys. W/ no improvement. Wipers stopped working w/o reason and washer motor doesn't dispense water properly. Only 1 rear door window defrosts and only partially. I've cleaned contacts w/ no results. Rear drivers side window power doesn't work. Used to work off and on, because of irregularity window it's left up at all times.
1994 GMC Suburban visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers freeze up and stall after moveing about 1 inch,if I jiggle wiper control switch in about 1 minute it sometimes wipes window 1 time and then shuts off.then it seems to work ok for a while.I know gmc had a recall for this year.could this defective part have been used on my vehicle?my vehicle was made about 4+months before the affected recall.
Windshield wipers work intermittently, can get wipers to move with switch on.
While driving would turn on windshield wipers. After a few minutes, they would quit working without a warning. Then, would restart again.
My 1994 gmc was said to be coverd under recall 98v15001, then the dealer said it was not (according to his computer). Some 94 vehicles are covered, and mine was not--this is the exact same part causing the problem for the recall, and I had to pay $104.00 to replace an admittedly defective part. I could understand if the car was a year older, but cars in the same model year, made in the same plant, are not covered under the same recall. Also, the computer for the recall information is different at gmc headquarters then at the dealer! They also were different on another recall (radiator cap). Gm should accept responsibility for the defect and cover these costs. I have documentation of the part number involved and the costs and ask the federal safety agency to intercede to correct this defect--my wipers failed while I was on a highway in a storm, just as the recall said they would and they should be covered. Thanks, mike waters.
Windshield wipers work intermittently due to a defective circuit board. Dealer has repaired windshield wiper circuit board. *ak
Windshield wipers would stop working at times, at other times they would not come on at all. See the federal safety agency campaign id 98v150001.
My vehicle has the exact same problem as the federal safety agency recalls #98v150001 & #98v150000. I contacted gm and they told me my vehicle was not included in the recall. The existing nhsta recalls need to be expanded to included additional dates of vehicle manufacture or additional wiper circut boards.
Wnidshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. After pushing the windshield wipers manually they continue to work again. Driver almost had one crash because of this problem. The dealer/manufacturer were notified about the problem. However, the truck was not included in recall # 98v15001, windshield wiper wiring due to VIN.
The problem was ocassional, now it is complete failure. There is currently a safety recall for the 1994 chevorlet suburban- for winshield motor failure, however when I contacted gmc, they told me it did not apply to my vehicle.
Windshield wipers completely cut off while workiing,and sometimes they don't even come on.dealer stated that there was a recall, but his vehicle was not included under recall 98v1500000 due to VIN.
I am having the same problem stated in the federal safety agency campaign id #: 98v150000. Manufacturer campaign # 98043. When I checked with my local dealership I was told that my vehicle id number was not covered by this notice and that I would need to pay for repairs. It seems to me that a greater number of vehicle need to be cover as the problem stated in your notice is effecting my vehicle.
When windshield wiper switch is activated, sometimes the wipers will work, and most of the time they won't. There is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. Please give any further details.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notice and is having trouble with reimbursement. Mjs (windshield wiper controller).
Windshield wipers would fail to work properly in rain. Go off & on by themselves. Would have get out & hit motor start wipers at times. This causes poor visiblity for the driver. The problem is getting worse. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check.
Consumer was driving in the rain at 35 MPH when weather conditions began to deteriorate, consumer turned on windshield wipers and blades flew off, resulting in consumer to not being able to see and rear ended another vehicle.
Windshield wiper recall component failed prior to recall notice (98v‑150). Mjs
Windshield wipers are working intermittently, and dealer is aware of the problem.
While in use windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visibility problems which may resultin a crash. Wipers stalled in mid-stroke. The first time they started again after turning switch on and off. The second time they restarted on their own after approximately five minutes. There is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN #.
The consumer stated that he discovered there was a recall campaign notice for the 94 suburban for windshield wiper motor replacement. When he reviewing the notice his windshield wiper exhibited the same failure as described in the notice but his vehicle did not included because of his VIN.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. The dealer is aware of the problem. Vehicle does not fall under recall due to VIN. Problem has not been corrected.
Intermittently windshield wipers will not come on when it's raining. When it's hot windshield wipers would come on while switch is in the off position. The manufaccturer has been notified.
Consumer received a recall notice. When she contacted the dealer. She was informed that her vehicle was not included under recall 98v150001. The manufacturer ha been notified.
There is a recall on the 1994-1996 gmc trucks for defective windshield wiper motor. However, this vehicle is not one of the recalled vehicles, but has the problem. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer is experiencing the same problem with windshield wipers as described in the recall, but this vehicle is not included. Dealer has been contacted.
Had turned on windshield wipers when it started to rain. Windshield wipers failed to work. Had lifted hood & shook the wires. Wipers came on. Later had checked circuit board & noticed a crack. Had taken vehicle to dealer numerous times & mechanic could not locate troubled area. Manufacturer had no recalls on wipers for suburban with this VIN.
Whenever it rains the windshield wipers don't work, causing the consumer to pull off the road and wait for the rain to stop. Dealer said the electronic circuit board is getting wet as a result, the seal needs to be replaced.
Wiper motor woule stop randomly at any speed, temperature, weather condition, but less likely in extreme cold. Wiper would stop during a rain storm , on a narrow freeway, late at night. Replace motor to no avail, after considerable dissasemble and re-building attempts; found it to be a ground problem, a seperate ground from the motor housing to the vehicle body. The rubber mounting to reduce the noise and vibration to the passenger interfered with the ground. It was random and depended upon the motion of the motor rocking on the rubber feet to open or close the circuit. Solution to move positive way to ensure the ground is always established, regardless of the motion of the motor.
Right rear window shattered because they were deep tint with solar ray.
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