Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Problems with the windshield wiper. also there was a recall on the same make model and year but consumer's vin number was not included. *tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Driver power window would not operate after opening. intermittent (once every 3 months) | |||
| 10/19/1994 | 07/01/1994 | ||
| Power door locks and window on drivers door fail constantly. abs brakes lockedand cause an accident.*ak | |||
| 01/06/1997 | 1 | 05/14/1996 | |
| Power window motor burned out. | |||
| 02/22/1996 | 2 | 01/18/1994 | |
| While driving, the accelerator sticks, cause unknown, also replaced rea rleft power window motor; multi-function lever shorted out and rear main engine seal leaking. *ak | |||
| 07/25/1994 | 5 | ||
| Driver's power window motor failed, preventing window from going down. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/20/1997 | 1 | 05/14/1996 | |
| Windshield makes clicking noise when temperature changes as if it will break, spots on the windshield make it difficult to see. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 09/10/2003 | 113000 | 30 | 09/01/2002 |
| Windshield wipers operated intermittently; worsened with rainfall amount. replaced wiper motor and condition persisted. contacted gmc with concern on 10/18/2005 (file #1-369184131). *jb | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 100000 | 20 | 07/01/1994 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 02/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers stopped in center of windshield or park in center of windshield. *ak | |||
| 05/31/2003 | 1 | ||
| Wipers will stop working and then begin working again. problem has been on and off for some time. *nlm | |||
| 04/16/2003 | 88000 | 1 | 09/01/1994 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 09/14/1994 | ||
| Over the past four years i have had problems with my windshield wipers stopping or locking up intermittently while in use. i've had my mechanic check this problem several times, but he could not duplicate the failure as it is a intermittent problem. i heard about a gm recall concerning this issue. i notified gm and they said that my vehicle 1994 gmc sonoma vin 1gtcs19z0rks14981 was not included in the recall. i believe that this is the same problem as the one covered by the recall. *nlm | |||
| 04/22/2003 | 50000 | 0 | 09/01/1994 |
| 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. *nlm | |||
| 07/19/2002 | 1 | 06/30/1994 | |
| Intermittently the windshield wipers comes on and off. the dealership is aware of the problem.*jb *jb | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers fail intermittently virtually every time they are used.*ak | |||
| 08/27/2001 | 2 | 11/01/1993 | |
| Windshield wiper motor intermittent.. shuts down by itself. same as problem with '1995 - '1996 recall for same item. this is second ac/delco wiper motor to fail on me. same problem. motor just stops working for long periods of time. seems like motors work well for approx. 3 to 4 years then go into intermittent mode. very hazardous during heavy rain situation.*ak | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers intermitently work when weather is damp for 3 yrs. same as recall for 1995 & 1996 | |||
| 50 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| Windshield wipers will quit or stick while in use in the rain. sometimes they won't come on at all. sometimes the wipers will work if you get out and tug on them, but only for a short while and the will get stuck and quit working. it gets quit annoying after a while, not knowing if the wipers will work or not and having to get out and tug on them to make them work.*ak | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed. yh | |||
| 08/30/1995 | 08/01/1994 | ||
| Antilock brakes have not worked properly since truck was new when braking /windshield motor has been intermitent since truck was new some times it works then will shut off at any given time then come back on | |||
| 09/04/1999 | 4 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Windshield wipers would not work but then they started to work. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshiled wiper failed intermittently, not covered under recall due to vin. | |||
| 02/19/1999 | 6 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Truck vin# has recall, but dealer refused to perform recall work because of year model of truck. please refer to recall #98043. recall does refer to 95 & 96 models of my truck, but my vin# is within the breakpoints of the recall, and should have been repaired. my guess is that my truck was a late model-year truck. dealership name: royal olds/gmc of vestavia, al 205-823-3100. svc. advisor: pete m rich. invoice #gccs57888. on 3/31/1999. please contact me or have a representative from gm contact me with information regarding this incident. thanks, shannon vinzant. *ak( dot number: tire size: 215/70/15 ) | |||
| 12/12/1998 | 11/16/1993 | ||
| Windshield wipers stop working in the middle of operation. sometimes the wipers do not come on at all. the problem has been reported to gmc. the problem has not been corrected. truck not included in recall. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers malfunction while in use, which may cause visual difficulty. a recall for 1995 sonoma 98v015000 for the same problem, but the 1994s are not included. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 02/12/1997 | 25 | 02/27/1998 | |
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently, causing the consumer to have problem seeing when driving. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/08/1994 | ||
| Windshield wipers intermittently fail. | |||
| 6 | 07/08/1994 | ||
| Windshield wipers stop working for a few seconds when it rains. however, it is intermittent, however, windshield wipers stopped working about 6 times since vehicle was acquired. dealer refuses to fix it because warranty expired. | |||
| Windshield wipers stop working in rainy conditions. owner notes they will work for awhile and then stop.vehicle has not been taken to dealer, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 10/22/1997 | 11 | ||
| While driving in heavy inclement rain weather the windshield wiper gets stuck in middle , has to get out of vehicle to move it ,then it will begin to work for only 30 minutes. then will have to do it over again. this can result in an accident. *ak *slc | |||
| 08/11/1997 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wipers strip out between the wiper arm and the wiper transmission. *ak *slc | |||
| Wirning harness has shorted out, causing a malfunction in the windshield wiper assembly. also smoke is coming from the steering column area, consumer state the wipers are inoperative. *ak | |||
| 05/20/1994 | 0 | ||
| Windshield wiper blade replaced due to not wiping properly. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 120000 | 12 | 11/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 gmc sonoma. the windshield wipers intermittently stop working while in use. the failure occurs at various speeds. the wipers can take 30 seconds to activate again, but other times, the contact has to wiggle and move the wiper motor for them to function properly. the dealer stated that no recall was available; however, they began recalling the 1995 models. the wipers have not been repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 100000 | 1 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/10/1994 | ||
| Consumer states that the wiper works intermittently or stops during operation. dealer notified and informed that vehicle was not cover under a manufactuerer recall. *nlm | |||
| 07/01/2002 | |||
| Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently. dealership is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 2 | ||
| Windshield wipers work only intermittently. *ak | |||
| 07/07/2002 | |||
| Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 01/25/2002 | 5 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Winshield wipers often do not work, but will start working if you jiggle the wire connector to the wiper motor. recall applies to 1995 model, not 1994, but this seems to be the same type of problem.*ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Windshield wiper motor has failed twice. windshield wipers will not move at all in inclement weather which seriously reduces driver's ability to operate vehicle. please provide any additional information.*ak | |||
| 02/16/2001 | 2 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Both parts have previously been replace within the last 18 months. they will be replace a second time by the end of march 2001. no safety defect mentioned. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Windshield wipers stopped working in rain. vehicle not taken to dealer. this has happened intermittently.*ak | |||
| 6 | |||
| While driving in rain windshield wipers would stop working without warning. problem would be intermittent. also, getting progressively worse. been to dealership on 6/9/00 for repairs. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1999 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper module failed. yh | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 20 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Windshield wipers will work intermittently. recall on 95 & 96 model should be continued to 94 models. *ak | |||
| While driving and windshield wipers were needed, windshield wipers turned off and on, causing poor driver's visibility. also, recall was issued on the same probelm. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers intermittently work. shut off and start backup by pulling or tugging at wiper. dealer was contacted, and will repair at consumer's cost. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1999 | 07/01/1994 | ||
| Intermittent problem when using windshield wipers. they quit working without warning.luckily, have been able to pull off the road until they decide to work again. this has been happening for about 7 to 8 months. i recently took it to dealer and they replaced the wiper motor control module at a cost to me of $122.00. my mother had a recall on her 1996 chev. blazer for the same problem. why is there no recall for the 1994 sonoma? *ak | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1994 | ||
| Windshield wipers motor fails intermittently during rainy weather, failure not covered under recall due to year built (98v-150). nlm | |||
| Consumer replaced windshield wiper motor control module. dealers say there is a recall on chevrolet pickups concerning cracks in the windshield wiper solder joints. consumer noticed this problem at approximately 29,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, causing the wipers to get stuck while in use, which may cause visual problems. need to move the wiper blade physically in order to be operating again. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 11/19/1997 | |||
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. when driving approximately 20 minutes the wipers might come on when raining. circuit board may be defective states chevrolet and gmc 800 recording. dealer contacted, and are not aware of the problem, problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 10/22/1997 | 11 | ||
| While driving in heavy inclement rain weather the windshield wiper gets stuck in middle , has to get out of vehicle to move it ,then it will begin to work for only 30 minutes. then will have to do it over again. this can result in an accident. *ak *slc | |||
| 05/06/1997 | |||
| After driving short distance weather conditions changed, requiring use of windshield wiper motor. while attempting to put into use, wipers would not turn on. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 09/20/2003 | 120000 | 10 | 11/15/1999 |
| 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. | |||