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.
1994 GMC Yukon: windshield wiper failure
19 of the 58 complaints about the 1994 GMC Yukon describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- typical mileage
- 155,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Windshield wipers work intemittently. When it rains windshield wipers stop without warning. Contacted dealer, and no reply to situation.
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.
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. At times windshield wipers would come back on, and at times they would not. Sometimes windshield wipers would not come on at all. When dealer was contacted about the problem, he indicated that vehicle could not be repaired free of charge. Vehicle not included in recall 98v150001 gm/windshield wipers due to VIN. Please provide any furhter information.
Windshield wipers will turn off intermittently, causing poor visibility. Vehicle is not included under recall due to VIN although it has same defect.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1994 GMC Yukon wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1994 GMC Yukon?
19 of 58 owner complaints about the 1994 GMC Yukon (33%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 GMC Yukon?
There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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