Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chevrolet Suburban owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
When traveling at any speed the vehicle will cut off without warning, consumer also stated the vehicle accelerates without depressing the gas pedal. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer realigned exhaust because it was causing a rattling noise. Power mirrow switch inoperable. Driver door handle (inside) inoperable, driver door inoperable. Battery was leaking acid, dealer replaced. Rear door lights inoperable. Fuel leak, dealer replaced fuel pump. Vehicle pulls to the right, dealer performed alignments, however has not improved pulling. Dealer has replaced injector pump twice, map sensor, and fuel solenoid due to vehicle stalliing. Engine light illuminated. Consumer stated dealer has agreed to buy back vehicle.
I had the failure and completed the repair at the dealership about 9 months before the vehicle was recalled for this problem. Since the recall was announced, I completed the steps I was told were needed to obtain reimbursement from the manufacturer, but they continue to stonewall me. At this point, the manufacturer says the dealer "needs to clear the system" for the repair, and the dealer says he cannot "clear the system" because it will not allow him to complete the entry. Neither of them seems to care whether I get reimbursed or not.
Windshield wiper arm disconnected while driving 60mph in gusty and heavy winds. Driver lost visibilty due to arm resting on side mirror. Driver's side wiper arm doesn't have a capture to hold the arm in tack like passenger's side. Dealer not informed. Consumer reviewed this failure with engineers and they admitted that the design of the wiper is faulty. Engineer is from delco itt automotive plant where consumer works and where the original wiper system is made.
While driving through the mountain on wet roads pulling a 16 foot trailer w/wood on it, and going up a slight slope. Went to put 4- wheel drive on and it wouldn't go into gear. Had to be pushed out by a bulldozer. Contacted dealer, and was told that the accumulator had gone out. Was told this was a consistent problem with these vehicle. Also, electric power window stopped working temporarily. Master switch had gone out. This happened in hot weather.
On 12-8-97 dealer replaced windshield wiper module at consumer's cost. On 4-1-99, windshield wipers commenced erratic operation again, wipers would remain operating after being turned off for sometime before stopping. Also would stay at location where it stoppd. Intermittently, it would come on while in an off position.a recall got consumer a reimbursement for ist module sinc eit failed again.
Without warning, during driving in a rain storm @ 65 MPH the wipers "stopped" in mid-stroke . It was difficult to see to safely slow down and stop. Within a few seconds they started wiping again. This continued every few minutes until we left the rain storm. I can not duplicate this when it is dry and not raining.
Coming to a stop & was applying the brakes. Ther ewas a lot of growling noise. Brake pedal got mushy. Took to dealer again & brake system was replaced for the 4th time. Also, windshield wipers failed to work properly in the rain. Would cut off & on on their own. An intermittent problem that was not corrected.
Consumer states that when driving in bad weather conditions, such as rain, the windshield wipers stop working without a warning, resulting in poor visibility, consumer also states that the problem is intermittent. Consumerc ontacted the dealer because of the problem which is unknown.
Windshield wiper motor failed on the interstate at 60mph, causing loss of vision because of salt spray. Had to pull of highway and use back roads to drive on and stop often to clean the windshield by hand. Found a parts store and replaced it in the parking lot. Not a fun trip.
Related recalls
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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.
Remedy: 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…
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
NHTSA investigations
Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, GM has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Suburban years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, 11% of the model year's 457 complaints. The component named most often is windshield wiper/washer (22 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chevrolet Suburban window & wiper problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 03V-159 (windshield wiper/washer, Apr 28, 2003); NHTSA recall 98V150001 (windshield wiper/washer, Jul 1, 1998). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.