Owners have filed 221 complaints
about the 1994 GMC Sierra with NHTSA between 1996 and 2019.
The largest single group is the windows, mirrors & wipers.
Across this model's run it ranks 20 of 24 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 56
Against the median year of the GMC Sierra. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 23
4.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 13
7% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
414.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
311.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
27.4%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1555.6%
150,000+ miles
311.1%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
1994 GMC Sierra
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 1996peak 12Oct 2019
Recalls on the 1994 GMC Sierra
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2003064323,584 units in Canada
Other
Certain vehicles (not involved in recall 98-150), may experience a windshield wiper failure due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver's visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealer will replace defective wiper motor until 7 years or 112 000 km from date vehicle was originally placed into service or for those vehicles currently outside of this coverage, until March 31 2004.
Recall 199522363,169 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
NOTE: EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITH SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH A DOUBLE LOOP ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. A CONDITION EXISTS WHERE IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IF BOTH THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LOOPS RELEASE AT/OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH. CORRECTION: ON TRUCKS WITH GAS ENGINES OR 6.5 LITRE H.O. TURBO DIESEL ENGINES, DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S). ON TRUCKS WITH LIGHTER DUTY ENGINES, THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE HAVING A NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY MANAGEMENT TWIN LOOP SYSTEM
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 54,000 milesBEL Sano, PACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONDITION WERE WORSE WHEN THE ROADS WERE WET. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE 4- WHEEL DRIVE MODE THE ABS SYSTEM W AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF, AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE IN THE 2-WHEEL DRIVE MODE A PROBLEM WOULD ALWAYS OCCURRED WHEN BRAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HE TRIED TO STOP TO AVOID HITTING A DEER, BUT COULD NOT EVEN THOUGH BOTH FEET WERE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A DIFFERENT MODEL YEAR, BUT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ALTHOUGH IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS, BACK BRAKE DRUMS, ALL OF THE BRAKE LININGS, AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNERS TOLD HIM THAT THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. *SC .
NHTSA complaint #10138491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lennox, SDCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION THE WIPERS OPERATED POORLY DUE TO A WIPER MOTOR DEFECT. *AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10039736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lennox, SDCrash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION THE WIPERS OPERATED POORLY DUE TO A WIPER MOTOR DEFECT. *AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10039736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mentor, OHFire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
A FIRE STARTED IN THE FIREWALL NEAR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. A RECALL WAS ISSURED REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC INCIDENT, BUT CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VIN. THE WIPERS HAD BEEN OPERATING ERRADICALLY FOR AWHILE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS DEFECT CONTRIBUTED TO THE FIRE INCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #568161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pataskala, OH1 injured
SEATS
SEAT COLLAPSED DURING REAR END COLLISION CAUSING CONSUMER'S HEAD TO HIT AND BREAK THE REAR WINDOW AND RESULTING IN A SEVERE CONCUSSION, PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT THE SEAT WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRED, CONSUMER FEELS THE SEAT WAS NOT CORRECTLY REPAIRED OR THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER DEFECT THAT WAS NOT RECALLED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #558546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hattiesburg, MI1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO FALL BACKWARD AND ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
NHTSA complaint #837329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 200,000 milesWarner Robins, GA
SEATS
SEAT BACK PIVOT PIN BROKE. THE SEAT CAN ONLY RECLINE. THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO RECALL 95V246000. BUT MY VIN DOESN'T SHOW UP WHEN SEARCHED. WHY IS MY VIN NOT INCLUDED? THIS IS A 1994 GMC SIERRA SLE. THANKS
NHTSA complaint #11271485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesScotts, MI
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH TO THE BUCKLE. ALSO, THE STRAP THAT GOES ACROSS THE DRIVER'S CHEST WOULD NOT ADJUST TO HIS HEIGHT. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH COLE BUICK GMC (6600 S WESTNEDGE AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002, 269-323-3200) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
NHTSA complaint #11244131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesPrownsville, MD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE OWNER WHO STATED THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD TO THE WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10433666 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 125,000. UPDATED 11/29/11 *CN UPDATED 12/12/11
NHTSA complaint #10433674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesCincinnati, OH
VISIBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC SIERRA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED BUT FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN TO FUNCTION AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V150001 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER) BU THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
NHTSA complaint #10429410 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesHouston, TX
SEATS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLT SUPPORTING THE FRONT SEAT BACKS SHEARED OFF AND CAUSED THE SEAT BACKS TO FALL BACKWARDS. HE REPAIRED THE ISSUE HIMSELF AFTER PURCHASING ANOTHER SET OF BOLTS FROM THE DEALER TWO YEARS AGO. RECENTLY, THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO DRIVING WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO YEARS AGO. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 193,377 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10268220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesMendon, OH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
I AM EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPERS NOT WORKING ON A 1994 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE WET AND WITHOUT THE AID OF THE WIPERS WORKING PROPERLY VISIBILITY IS NEAR ZERO. THIS CREATES A DANGEROUS CONDITION WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. NO WARNING SIGNALS ARE GIVEN WHEN THE WIPERS WILL OR WILL NOT WORK. MOST RECENTLY I CALLED A GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND HIS RESPONSE WAS THAT WITH THE AGE OF THE TRUCK THIS PROBLEM WAS CONSIDERED NORMAL WEAR. THIS LEFT ME THE FEELING THAT THEY (GENERAL MOTORS) WERE NOT CONCERNED WITH THE ISSUE. AT THIS POINT THE CONDITION STILL EXISTS.
NHTSA complaint #10162302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesPort Murray, NJ
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 98V150001, REGARDING THE VISIBILITY WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 6/19/2006 -
NHTSA complaint #10159358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomsburg, PA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CONSUMER 1994 SIERRA 1500 WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS ON AND OFF. *TS THE STARTER WAS ALSO REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10155147 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomsburg, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER 1994 SIERRA 1500 WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS ON AND OFF. *TS THE STARTER WAS ALSO REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10155147 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,000 milesBEL Sano, PACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONDITION WERE WORSE WHEN THE ROADS WERE WET. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE 4- WHEEL DRIVE MODE THE ABS SYSTEM W AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF, AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE IN THE 2-WHEEL DRIVE MODE A PROBLEM WOULD ALWAYS OCCURRED WHEN BRAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HE TRIED TO STOP TO AVOID HITTING A DEER, BUT COULD NOT EVEN THOUGH BOTH FEET WERE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A DIFFERENT MODEL YEAR, BUT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ALTHOUGH IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS, BACK BRAKE DRUMS, ALL OF THE BRAKE LININGS, AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNERS TOLD HIM THAT THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. *SC .
NHTSA complaint #10138491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hobart, IN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
RUSTED STEEL BRAKE LINE GOING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE TO REAR BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #10134448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesAtlanta, MI
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
DT: CONSUMER OWNS A GMC SIERRA 1994. HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SPARE TIRE MOUNT. VEHICLE HAD A CABLE THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE. THE SPARE TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW WHERE IT MAY HAVE COME LOOSE . CONSUMER NOTICED SPARE WAS GONE ABOUT JULY 17, 2005. THEN, CONSUMER CHECKED THE SPARE MOUNTING DEVICE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE CABLE BROKE DUE TO RUST. CABLE LOOKED AS IF IT RUSTED T AND FAILED. ALSO, CONSUMER OWNED A 1989 GMC PICKUP WHICH HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. CONSUMER NOTICED SPARE TIRE MISSING ON 1994. THEN CHECKED AND FOUND THAT 1989 VEHICLE ALSO HAD SPARE TIRE, AND CABLE RUSTED AND BROKE. CONSUMER'S SON HAD A 1993 GMC WITH THE SAME TIRE MOUNTING DEVICE FOUND THAT SPARE TIRE WAS AND CABLE RUSTED AND BROKE OFF. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW WHERE ANY OF THE VEHICLES LOST THE SPARE TIRES, OR HOW LONG THEY HAVE BEEN MISSING. CONSUMER ONLY DROVE ON BLACK TOP ROADS, AND DID NOT USE VEHICLE OFF ROAD. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD A 2002 ENVOY WHICH HAD THE SAME MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR THE SPARE, AND WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS PROBLEM MAY OCCUR WITH ENVOY AS WELL.*AK SPARE TIRE MOUNTING CABLE ASSEMBLY REUST OUT.
NHTSA complaint #10129711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Urbana, OH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
DT: CONTACT STATES THAT HE OWNS A 1994 GMC SIERRA AND THAT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR QUIT. CONSUMER GOT ONTO THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND SAW THERE WAS RECALL 98V15001 FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL .
NHTSA complaint #10126697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesPort Richey, FL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN CAUGHT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IN THE RAIN AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER NHTSA RECALL 98V150001. *AK THE CONSUMER WOULD FIRMLY HIT THE WIPER MOTOR WITH HIS HAND 2 OR 3 TIMES. THEY WOULD START THEN STOP DURING THE RAIN. *SC
NHTSA complaint #10115137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Coquille, OR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I'M PUTTING THE 3RD TRANNY IN MY 94 GMC SIERRA TRUCK. I'M NOT ALONE ON THIS, I KNOW OF SOME PEOPLE HAVEN THE SAME THING WRONG ON THERE GMC AND CHEV TRUCKS FROM THE YEARS 90-2000 TRUCKS. ITS MOSTLY WITH 2ND AND OVER DRIVE. LIKE I SAID THIS WILL BE THE 3RD, THE COMPANY THAT PUT THE 2ND TRANNY IN TOLD ME THAT THESE TRANNY HAVE A LOT OF THOSE PROBLEMS WITH 2ND AND OVER DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #10107594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chandler, AZ
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT STOP. SOMETIMES THEY STOP MID-WIPE. SOMETIMES THEY CHANGE SPEEDS WITHOUT MY CHANGING THE SETTINGS. CALLED GMC WHEN I DISCOVERED A RECALL FOR THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT THEY CLAIM THAT MY VIN IS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10106471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesLava HOT Springs, ID
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
NHTSA RECALL 98V150001/ CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEMS. WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARE ON THEY WILL NOT GO OFF, AND CONSUMER MUST PLAY WITH THE WIPER SWITCH FOR A WHILE BEFORE THEY WILL TURN OFF. SOMETIMES WHEN TURNING THEM ON THEY WILL NOT OPERATE. CONSUMER JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, AND PROVIDED THE VIN TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO WAS TELLING CONSUMER THE RECALL WAS OUT DATED, AND WANTED CONSUMER TO PAY OUT OF POCKET, AND MAYBE REIMBURSED.
NHTSA complaint #10106810 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bedford, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER A RECALL WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER HE NEVER RECEIVED IT.
NHTSA complaint #10101230 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Irvine, PA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE , I DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL AS DESCRIBED ON YOUR WEBSITE , THE WIPERS WILL NOT START QUITE FREQUENTLY AND STOP WHEN THEY WANT TO . THIS WAS MENTIONED TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY 14 MONTHS AGO . PLEASE ADVISE !
NHTSA complaint #10082669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesSkytop, PA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
RECALL 98V15001, WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.
NHTSA complaint #10067000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING (INTERMITTENT PROBLEM) OR WILL NOT STOP ONCE STARTED. I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM GMC REGARDING A SAFETY RECALL FOR 1994 PICKUP TRUCKS, BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER I WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO MY SPECIFIC VIN NUMBER -- EVEN THOUGH I WAS EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE SAFETY RECALL. THE RECALL IS COVERD BY GMC TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 03023 AND REFERS TO PROBLEMS WITH SOLDER JOINTS ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD. I CONTACTED GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THE FACT THAT THE RECALL APPLIED TO MY MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE BUT THAT MY SPECIFIC VIN NUMBER WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL WAS CONFIRMED. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THE RECALL SHOULD COVER ALL VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE IDENTIFIED DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #10065752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesMount Vernon, WA
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
TAILGATE HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. CABLE BENDS, CORRODES AND BREAKS, ALLOWING TAILGATE TO FALL FREE. ALSO CAUSES A SCRACH LINE ALONG BOTTOM OF TAILGATE. SAME AS ON THE 2000 TO 2004 TRUCKS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED.
NHTSA complaint #10063676 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesHaughton, LA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING AND STUCK IN THE UPWARD POSITION WHEN IN USE. WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART. THIS REDUCED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD WAS BAD, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10061554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fresno, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED, BUT THE MOTOR CONTINUED. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10061093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesLima, NY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR STOPS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.
NHTSA complaint #10053754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.