1994 GMC Suburban Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 18%of 411 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 72 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 GMC Suburban, 18% of the 411 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“The windshield wipers worked after being manually helped since the time of purchase, but no longer. When I contacted Gmc, they told me the current recall did not apply to my vehicle. I have purchased the circuit board myself and will now need to have someone install it. Recall needs to include additional VIN #'s. I was told by the Gmc toll free number that it was not a safety issue, sorry.”
NHTSA complaint #10160030, filed 2006-06, 18,000 miles“The wipers on my vehicle have failed to operate 3 times since I have owned the vehicle. All three times were during a storm. Two rain storms and this last was a snow storm. The wiper motor make an odd noise when they stop working.”
NHTSA complaint #10014276, filed 2003-04, 150,000 miles“Dt: the windshield wipers when turned will intermittently come on and off. Sometimes it has to be done manually, and sometimes they will not come on at all. This also happens when starting vehicle, but occasionally windshield wipers stop in the middle. Dealer replaced the windshield wiper motor. Then, received a recall notice for another vehicle, but was told this vehicle did not fall under recall due to t VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10127018, filed 2005-06, 75,000 miles“Dt : windshield wipers work intermittently or they don't work at all previous recalls in 1998 and 2003 had the same problem. Gmc hotline said they called the dealership, and the dealership refused to do the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10120062, filed 2005-06, 100,000 miles“Windshield wiper failure. Gm refused to repair under recall campaign 98v150001 stating recall voided after 70,000 miles. I guess the bard turns good after reaching the mileage?”
NHTSA complaint #10139815, filed 2005-10, 131,300 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: GMC Suburban 1994–1997, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1997, 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: GMC Suburban 1994–1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1996, GMC Yukon 1994–1996 +7 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 13% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 17 | 17% |
| 1997 | 12 | 6% |
| 1996 | 26 | 15% |
| 1995 | 20 | 9% |
| 1994 | 72 | 18% |
| 1993 | 19 | 9% |
| 1992 | 12 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1994 GMC Suburban
276 complaintsTires
17 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 GMC Suburban
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