1994 GMC Sonoma Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 24%of 224 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 53 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 GMC Sonoma, 24% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“Windshield wipers stop working at random. I had this problem repaired (circuit board solder/connection failure) at my own expense. This is the same problem covered by two (1998 and apr 03) recalls, but this truck is not included in the recall for some reason, despite being the same design as the 95-on model that is covered.”
NHTSA complaint #10018908, filed 2003-05, 88,000 miles“My winshield wipers stop working and then start working again without warning. This is the same problem that the NHTSA had found and issued a recall for for a truck that is 1 yr younger than mine. Gmc says its not their problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10039605, filed 2003-09, 120,000 miles“Windshield wipers stop working. They will sometimes start working again if you jiggle the connector wire to the wiper motor. The 1995 and newer models have a recall for this problem, but it does not extend to the 94 year.”
NHTSA complaint #10016322, filed 2003-04, 50,000 miles“Windshield wipers fail to operate often or fail while in operation on 1994 Gmc Sonoma. Recall was issued for same problem on 1995 and newer models, but not on 1994 models which have the same components.”
NHTSA complaint #10060499, filed 2004-03, 100,000 miles“Vehicle experienced the same defect with its windshield wipers as stated in recall 03 v 159 000; but this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10038476, filed 2003-09, 100,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 55 | 35% |
| 1997 | 30 | 27% |
| 1996 | 31 | 21% |
| 1995 | 52 | 24% |
| 1994 | 53 | 24% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 GMC Sonoma
136 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 GMC Sonoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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