1994 Chevrolet Pickup Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 52%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Chevrolet Pickup, 52% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer has a problem with windshield wipers not working properly. Consumer stated that after turning on wipers there are times when at least ten minutes pass before they start to work. Vehicle has been taken to dealer, and the manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10030018, filed 2003-07, 46,368 miles“Windshield wipers fail intermittently. This erratic performance distracts the driver and impairs his vision. Dealer states a recall was issued for this part; however this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10044247, filed 2003-10, 120,000 miles“Consumer states that windshield wipers stop intermittently. They stop sometimes about 5-10 minutes, then they start up again. This impairs driver's vision, especially when it is raining hard. Consumer called manufacturer regarding this problem ,and was told that it was not a recall. 1994 Chevrolet Pickup truck experiencing problems with windshield wipers. Wipers stop working intermittenly while in use. They stop for about 5 to 10 minutes then start back up again. Consumer says that this problem impairs his vision while driving in very bad inclement weather. …”
NHTSA complaint #10034057, filed 2003-08, 92,000 miles“Current recall 98v150001 for GM/Chevrolet, my veh has same problem of windshield wipers working intermittenly. I believe the same components are used on my vehicle as on the recalled ones. Dangerous problem, the wipers sometimes do not come on when switched on.”
NHTSA complaint #733219, filed 2000-10“Windshield wiper motor relay failure mutiple times. The most recent failure was on march 6, 2001 occurring in a major rainstorm on intersate 40 in arizona at the time of the failure, my wife was with me. The rain was so intense it almost caused me to crash as I could not see through the windshield. I previously contated Chevrolet who admitted there was a problem with the windshield wiper motors. There was also a safety recall reported, however, my truck was not built at a certain site so it did not qualify. …”
NHTSA complaint #742101, filed 2001-03Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
| 2001 | 1 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 20% |
| 1997 | 6 | 8% |
| 1996 | 21 | 35% |
| 1995 | 36 | 46% |
| 1994 | 30 | 52% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Pickup
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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