1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 65%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickups, 65% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 1994 Chevrolet truck is experiencing intermittent problems with the operation of the windshield wipers. There is a recall notice for this exact problem (#03v159000). I've contacted the dealership and Chevrolet who state my VIN# is not included in this recall. I beleve this recall should be extended to include my truck and possibly other manufactured with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10148763, filed 2006-01, 170,000 miles“Wiper motor has quit a few times when driving in the rain . I've had to get out in the rain and tap on the motor to get the wipers going . So I ended up replacing the complete unit out of my own pocket . I didn't know about a recall at the time so I ended up spending money to replace the unit . Then I find out the driver door is sagging and there is a recall on that”
NHTSA complaint #10154729, filed 2006-04, 114,000 miles“While driving during a rainstorm, my windshield wipers quit working. After pulling to the side of the road, and opening the hood, I tapped on the windshield wiper motor, and the wipers started working. I continued down the road, and the wipers stopped once more. I had to tap the windshield motor cover again to get it to function.”
NHTSA complaint #10098256, filed 2004-11, 103,000 miles“My windshield wipers have failed. A recall campaign #03v159000, shows the 1994 C/K Pickups have been recalled for this defect. I have contacted Chevrolet customer service and was informed that my truck was not included in the recall. I'm concerned that the trouble exists and the safety recall doesn't apply to all vehicles with the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10030257, filed 2003-07, 60,000 miles“Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor intermittent failure of wipers. I have to hit the wiper motor to get them working again. A recall was issued 03v15900 GM # 03023 but my vehicle was not included, exact same symptoms. Dealer stated vehicle not included in recall, but is the exact same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10131348, filed 2005-08, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V159000Apr 28, 2003On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked…Covers: Chevrolet C/K Pickups 1994–1997, Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 34 | 44% |
| 1997 | 30 | 42% |
| 1996 | 6 | 27% |
| 1995 | 6 | 26% |
| 1994 | 34 | 65% |
| 1993 | 9 | 75% |
| 1992 | 2 | 29% |
| 1991 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology