1994 Chevrolet Suburban Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 168about this part
- Share
- 20%of 858 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,616miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 168 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 20% of the 858 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,616 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Windshield motor works intermittently. This was reported to urka Chevrolet in ludington mi and they stated our 1994 Suburban was not covered by the recall and told us to call Chevrolet. Same story with them. I was travelling from fort leavenworth, ks to custer mi during easter 2005 the wipers quit working while travelling along at approx. 65mph. No accident, but scary to pull over on highway at nite cause of lack of vision.”
NHTSA complaint #10118415, filed 2005-04, 115,233 miles“Windshield wipers work than stop. I wiggle wire connector to motor than they will work for a short period. If I am driving down the road, they will stop working and sometimes start working again. I found out that 1994 Suburban 4x4 are not on the recall list for the card that has a faulty solder. I have also replaced my drivers side caliper 4 times since purchasing the vehicle in january 2003. I also replaced the brake hose on the drivers side. The calipers seemed to get stuck and would not release.”
NHTSA complaint #10102721, filed 2004-12, 150,000 miles“Consumer found a recall on windshield wipers after experiencing the same problem. The dealer told the consumer that his vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The consumer decided to have the problem repair made although the dealer wouldn't replace them free of charge. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they refused to reimburse him although the part number was identical.”
NHTSA complaint #10139895, filed 2005-10, 141,114 miles“Consumer1994 Suburban windsheild wipers stop in the middle of the windsheild or at times will not work at all. The dealer replaced the wiper pulse control module.”
NHTSA complaint #10142168, filed 2005-11, 141,114 miles“Own a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, windshield wipers failed due to circuit board and ntsb identified in ntsb #03v159000. Chevy would not honor said my s/n on vehcile was 3,000 units short of recall. Mechanic said exact same problems found in all 94's. Total cost was 110.00 all chevy would say was sorry, seem like that particular part was used in all 94 and it should be covered for safety reasons. Was never notifed of a problem and they went out on us 95 at night in a rain storm. Recall did not cover all problem vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10051194, filed 2003-12, 102,000 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 Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997, Chevrolet C/K Pickups 1994–1997 +10 more
- 98V150001Jul 1, 1998Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1996, GMC Suburban 1994–1996, Yukon 1994–1996 +7 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 44 | 7% |
| 1998 | 48 | 24% |
| 1997 | 37 | 9% |
| 1996 | 42 | 12% |
| 1995 | 50 | 11% |
| 1994 | 168 | 20% |
| 1993 | 43 | 9% |
| 1992 | 17 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
581 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsSeats
18 complaintsTires
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
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