The windshield wipers completely stopped working on my 1994 pontiac grand prix. There is a safety recall for a faulty windshield wiper switch for the year, make and model of my car but the dealer says my VIN is not covered under the safety recall. According to the repair manual for my vehicle, it is the wiper switch which is faulty.
1994 Pontiac Grand Prix: windshield wiper failure
59 of the 213 complaints about the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 59
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 pontiac grand prix. The windshield wipers do not operate at the highest speed. She called the dealership who advised her that she would have to pay a diagnostic fee of $94.00 per hour. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The current mileage was 84,115. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Intermittent and then complete failure of the windshield wipers. For a while, they would operate intermittent;y if the turn-signal stalk was wiggled or held in a non standard position. In spite of an existing recall on the vehicle, the federal safety agency campaign id number : 97v017000, gm refuses to fix their faulty product.
1. Runs hot was told by dealer its "normal" to run it at 230 20,000 miles. 2. Replace brakes at 40,000 miles. 500.00 repair 3. Recalled for wiper/signal switch 45,000, 4. Cuts out or rpms move the car doesn't, dealer cant find a problem 46,000 miles. 5. "drinks oil no signs of leaks! 60,000 miles dealer has no clue! 6. Total over heating at 70,000. Replace thermostat. 300.00 repair 7. Battery went dead 71,000 miles 90.00 repair 8. Turn signals "stick" will not turn off by themselves not blink 72,000 miles 9. Replace alternator at 73,000 miles, 400.00 repair. Im the second owner...this car is a total piece of '!@#$%! Never buy another one for sure!!!
Dt: the contact owns a 1994 grand prix. The federal safety agency recall 97v017000 was issued concerning windshield wiper/washer switch wiring. This could cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently, and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. The wipers will either quit all together or work intermittently. He has had problem four times over the last six months.
Windshield wiper/turn signal multi-function switch on steering column replaced twice already (12/31/96, 02/17/99) and now blinkers are inop and must be replaced for a third time. Have noticed this item is responsible for numerous complaints.
Has the windshield wiper switch been replaced being it was a recall. When and who did the recall work. Being the wiper switch also controlls the cruise and directional the boot at the collum is missing. Thank you for your help. Frank pisano.
Was the windshield wiper switch recall corrected, when and by whom. Is ther any other info I can obtain for this car. Thank you. F
White smoke and odor came from windshield wiper/cruise control/ignition switch area of the steering column. Cruise control and turn indicators acted eraticly. I stopped vehicle and shut off engine. Then restarted vehicle and proceded to dealership. Smoke came and went during trip. A steering column fire would be very dangerous in a moving vehicle, especially on a freeway.
Windshield wipers are inoperable, causing poor driver visibility. Windshield wipers only work when left hand turn signal is being used. Also, recall number 97v017000, manufacturer has yet to send a recall notice to consumer.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to VIN. *ak dealer was not notified only pontiac motor company was notified.
Mcnamara pontiac serviced the car on 01/9/98 due to brakes pulsating.at this time they replaced the wiper switch.by september of the following year the part failed while my wife was coming from work in a severe thunderstorm.luckily she was able to get to the side of the road without any incident.we noticed that if we put the left turn signal on,the wipers will work.after speaking with the service rep at the dealer he stated that they could not make the repair under the recall because our vehicle VIN happened to not be on the list .we were quoted approx. $500.00 to make a repair which I feel should be covered under this recall.I don't understand that the part that was replaced in 1998 failed so quickley....this is the second time I've sent a letter to this agency.so far no response..thank you for your time.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
- Risk
- This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Recall number 97V017000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix?
59 of 213 owner complaints about the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix (28%) 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 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix
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