1994 Chevrolet Astro Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor Problems

NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · data through 07/14/2026

38Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints

11.6%Of all 328 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP74 · 22.6%

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR38 · 11.6%

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER37 · 11.3%

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR32 · 9.8%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL24 · 7.3%

Share of the 328 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1994 Chevrolet Astro overview page.

What owners report

“WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED WHILE IN USE, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE…”NHTSA complaint 838165 — filed 05/19/1999

“ON TWO OCCASIONS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD FAILED DURING RAINY CONDITIONS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED.”NHTSA complaint 545641 — filed 05/17/1999

“INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE IN USE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, AFFECTING VISIBILITY WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. ALSO WHEN TURNING ON THE WIPERS, THEY WON'T WORK. CURRENTLY…”NHTSA complaint 837416 — filed 05/04/1999

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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1994 Chevrolet Astro have visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor problems?

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1994 Chevrolet Astro: 38 of 328 complaints on file (11.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1994 Chevrolet Astro have in total?

328 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 43 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 42 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.