1994 GMC Sierra 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 77%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500, 77% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have noticed through out the history of this vehicle that I own. A Gmc 1500 sierra pickup truck (1994-2013), that the vehicle wipers would stop working while driving or not come on at all (including the washer).”
NHTSA complaint #10505784, filed 2013-04, 44,000 miles“Wipers quit working during a heavy rainstorm. Searched for recalls and came up with a campaign number 98v150001. Contacted a dealer with my VIN number and he stated that there was never a recall for this vehicle. Since then the pulse board has been replaced and wipers are now working fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10171441, filed 2006-10, 139,550 miles“For several years, my wipers would intermittently stop. On more than one occasion it nearly caused a severe accident. Lately the wipers ceased altogether. In the course of searching on the internet for the possible problem, I discovered there was a recall because of this situation in 1998, of which Gmc never notified me (even though I am the original owner). I attempted to have this remedied through a local dealer, harco auto park in aberdeen, maryland. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163156, filed 2006-07“The contact owns a 1994 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor intermittently failed to operate without warning. The contact then discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V150001 (Visibility). The dealer was notified of the recall and the contact was informed that they did not see a recall on his vehicle. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The contact had attempted to reach the manufacturer but had no success. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11432158, filed 2021-09, 204,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Gmc SIERRA 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was a recall NHTSA campaign id number: 98v150001 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer) but his VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 161,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10477239, filed 2012-09, 161,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 10 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 15 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 12 | 3% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 | 26 | 4% |
| 2014 | 21 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 11 | 19% |
| 1997 | 14 | 17% |
| 1994 | 10 | 77% |
Other parts of the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 GMC Sierra 1500
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