1995 Chevrolet Suburban Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, 11% of all complaints for this model year. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (32% of reports).
- 50visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 16 of 50 complaints (32%)
- Wiper motor: mentioned in 6 of 50 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
How serious are the reports?
None of the 50 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Chevrolet Suburban visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Suburban | 1 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2016 Suburban | 3 | 1% | 141,000 |
| 2015 Suburban | 2 | 0% | 45,500 |
| 2013 Suburban | 1 | 1% | 39 |
| 2012 Suburban | 2 | 2% | 16,043 |
| 2008 Suburban | 4 | 2% | 106,000 |
| 2007 Suburban | 2 | 1% | 73,510 |
| 2005 Suburban | 4 | 3% | 163,968 |
| 2004 Suburban | 7 | 3% | 60,539 |
| 2003 Suburban | 13 | 4% | 49,615 |
| 2002 Suburban | 9 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2001 Suburban | 14 | 3% | 45,000 |
| 2000 Suburban | 21 | 7% | 62,591 |
| 1999 Suburban | 44 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 1998 Suburban | 48 | 24% | 74,500 |
| 1997 Suburban | 37 | 9% | 103,940 |
| 1996 Suburban | 42 | 12% | 120,000 |
| 1995 Suburban | 50 | 11% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
1995 chevrolet suburban, consumer writes in regard to windshield wiper motor failure. The consumer stated the dealer did not honor the recall. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the recall repair.
Had received a recall on windshield wipers. Had taken to dealership for repairs. Mechanic indicated the recall for wipers were already done and would not redo. Contacted manufacturer and informed of same information. Vehicle never repaired for windshield wipers. Originial owner. Ts
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. Mr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Chevrolet Suburbans have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about visibility for the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (11% of the 457 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban visibility?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 16 of 50 complaints, followed by “wiper motor” (6).
Other 1995 Chevrolet Suburban problems
See all 1995 Chevrolet Suburban problems or visibility problems across all Suburban years.