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1994 GMC Yukon visibility problems

19 complaints (33% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 155,000.

owner complaints
19
of this car's complaints
33%
typical mileage
155,000
crashes
0
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Windshield wiper/washer: motor
    14
  • Windshield wiper/washer
    4
  • Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
    1

At what mileage

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GMC Yukon visibility problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 GMC Yukon visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 19

Related recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported April 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles affected
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/washerReported July 1, 1998 · 1,557,585 vehicles affected
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 failureOpened May 31, 2002, closed July 23, 2003

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 Yukon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 27, 2009 · Visibility · 132,000 miles · AK

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 gmc yukon. While driving at an unknown speed in the rain, the windshield wiper motor failed. When the contact set the wipers on high, they worked intermittently. Report number 71-744459098 was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). He will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 132,000 and current mileage was 133,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2009 · Visibility · 155,000 miles · ID

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 gmc yukon. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer), although the failures were identical. The vehicle will be repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 155,000 and current mileage was 160,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Visibility · 161,000 miles · CA

While driving in rainy weather front windshield wipers failed. Recall 03v159000 was issued. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak

Filed Mar 14, 2004 · Visibility · 185,000 miles · MI

I own a 1994 gmc yukon and the windshield wipers quit working without warning. Sometimes they will start working on their own, sometimes you have to tug on them to get them to start up again. The recall says 1994 to 1997 but I have not received a letter. Gm says my VIN is not included. This is a joke, there is definately a defect and this is very dangerous as I drive 68 miles a day.

Filed Dec 14, 2003 · Visibility · KS

Windshield wipers completly stopped working in a winter storm 12/09/03. I found out about a recall on the wiper circuit board and took it to the dealership and told them what had happened. They did nothing but look at the VIN and told me that my 1994 yukon needed a circuit but did not fit into the recall. They were going to charge me $85.00 for something that many others get fixed for free. They knew what was wrong with the wipers without any exam at all. That tells me that there must also be a problem with all on the circuit boards in all of the trucks. I called gmc they told me it had to do with the plants were the boards were made. I would like to know how many plants there were. It would seem to me that if other people are haveing problems with the same part on the same trucks but their parts were made in a different plant that there is not a problem with the plant but a problem with the design of the part that will cause all of them to fail. I am going to have the one from my truck looked at by someone that designs and manufactures boards every day to see if the problem is the same as the one stated in the recall. Someone needs to have this recall expanded to cover all of the defective (poorly designed) parts.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Visibility · 38,000 miles · MI

Vehicle experienced the same defect with its windshield wipers as stated in recall 03 v 159 000. The consumers vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The windshield wiper worked almost 70% of the time. Sometimes the wiper wouldn't shut off by using the switch but when the would finally go off the stopped in the middle of the windshield which made it difficult to see. *ak *cb

Filed Jul 1, 2003 · Visibility · SC

Windshield wipers operate intermittently. Consumer contacted the dealer, who stated that this vehicle was not apart of the recall, but the plug to the wiper motor defective.

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Visibility · TX

The federal safety agency# 98-v-150-0001: 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. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not recalled due to the VIN.

Filed Jun 20, 2001 · Visibility · GA

Windshield wipers work intemittently. When it rains windshield wipers stop without warning. Contacted dealer, and no reply to situation.

Filed Nov 15, 2000 · Visibility · NE

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer has been notfied.

Questions about the 1994 GMC Yukon visibility

Does the 1994 GMC Yukon have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 GMC Yukon, 33% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 GMC Yukon visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 155,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1994 GMC Yukon visibility?

Yes, 2 recalls: 03V159000, 98V150001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the GMC Yukon have the most visibility problems?

The GMC Yukon model years with the most visibility complaints are 1994 (19 complaints), 2000 (18 complaints) and 1998 (16 complaints).

Other 1994 GMC Yukon problems

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