While driving windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty which may result in a crash. This vehicle was included in the recall. However, had gotten reimbursted for the recall, not service on vehicle. Problem was due to a defective circuit board. *ak wipers stopped working for the fourth time due to wiper circuit board failure..
1995 GMC Jimmy visibility complaints
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Recall repair (98v‑150) has not been completed due to dealer problem.
The driver side outside mirror (not the housing) shakes so much at highway speed as to be useless. The mirror unit doesn't break -- they are always like this. Gm dealers seem to know about it. But nothing has been done and, of course, now its up to me to pay for the next replacement mirror.
Vehicle experienced recall component failure prior to recall notification, the part replaced was not the correct diagnosis and the owner would like reimbursement for the incomplete repair (98v‑150).
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (windshield wiper motor) prior to notice.
While driving vehicle in the rain the windshield wipers had stopped three times without a reason.
Failure of brakes, wipers, radio, rusting, and feul tank (unacceptable).
Although wiper pulse control module failed and was repaired under campaign 98043 it continues to fail intermitently causing poor visibility. Nlm
Vehicle plagued with a wide range of faulty components first failing within the 36,000 mile manufacturer warranty period: 070396 (see 033199)-leaking central port injector replaced @ dealer; subsequent problems noted 091897, 042098, 112198, 022399. 091897 (see 030998): smoke & flames from driver's side under hood-connection @ junction box repaired @ dealer. Slow start also noted (see 033199). 030998 (see 091897): wires under hood smoked-ignition switch shorted out & replaced @ independent repair facility. Also noted wipers not working (see 112198). 042098: pinion seal leaking/replaced @ independent facility/check engine light on-rough start (see 033199). 060198: heat/smoke @ dash & alarm malfunctioning-short in driver side seat lumbar support switch wiring repaired @ independent facility. 112198 (see 030998): windshield wiper motor assembly replaced @ independent facility/hard starting also noted (see 033199). 022399: egr valve replaced @ dealer but 0699-code 32 on computer @ independent facility (egr valve); dealer advised central port injector leaking (see 070396) . 033199: central port injector replaced again, @ independent facility (originally replaced 070396, reported faulty 091897, 042098, 112198, 022399). 070499: anti-lock brakes failed @ 65 MPH, resulting in tripped rollover & 3 injuries-vehicle totalled; wheels locked, skidded 300' on straight stretch of road (wet/dry). Injuries included severe lacerations from broken glass, contusions, seat belt burn @ neck (seat belts non-adjustable), and abrasions. Manufacturer has been contacted (072299).
Windshield wipers failed during rain.
The windshield wiper motor malfunctioned which may cause visual difficulty and may result in an accident. There are recalls 98v150000/98v150001 concerning windshield wiper motor failure, but this vehicle is not included in the recall although it has the same problem. Please provide further information.
Cold solder joint in circuit board failed prior to recall notice causing windshield wipers to fail intermittently. Campaign # 98v150000.
Cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board caused the windshield wiper motor to fail prior to recall notice.
Wipers work intermittently and wiper assemblley failed prior to the recall (98v‑150). Yh
While driving at 10 MPH vehicle dies out without prior warning. When consumer gets into the vehicle and shuts the door, she can hear all types of noises coming from the vehicle. Vehicle has been in repair shop nine times for repairs, and consumer is still having problems with the alarm system/ windows/head lights, and windshield wipers that are working intermittently. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.
While driving driver's side exterior mirrior is loose inside the case. When consumer looks into it, it gives a reflection of more than one object from shaking. Dealer has been contacted.
Rear wiper motor failed causing poor visibiliy.
The fan for the heating & ventialation works intermittently. This condition is inconvenient at most times, but dangerous when the front defroster is needed. On 1/14/99 while driveing through freezeing rain, the front defroster stopped working which nearly resulted in an accident because of the impaired visiblity. Hitting road bumps will turn the fan off.
Windshield wipers failed prior to recall notice: wiper module and motor replaced, however the pulse control module was recall part and other components were not able to be reimbursed.
Had received recall notice 98v150000. Called dealer. Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed that no parts were available for the windshield wiper wires. Does not know when the parts would become available from the manufacturer. Owner is upset.
Recall on windshield wiper motors front windshield wiper motor was included in recall, however no repair made on rear wiper which malfunctioned also.
Numerous problems have arisen since the purchase of the car. The egr valve was replaced at 34000 miles, the o2 sensor was replaced at 35000 miles, the windshield wipers failed before the recall, presently the car can only intermittantly be switched between 4 hi, 4 lo and 2 hi, the air condiitoner went out at 35000 miles, the seat was off track right after purchase, the hydraulic arms for the rear glass get stuck in the up position if left open for more than 5 minutes. The car only has 42000 miles on it and has had a high number of nuisance problems.
Recall 98v‑150.000; the windshield wiper motor failed ,causing the wipers to be inoperative, which may result in visual diffculties and an accident. Recall has not been modified. Consumer received the recall notice in sept 1998.
The windshield wipers intermittently worked, came on whenever, or when hitting a bump on the road. Sometimes never came on at all, dealer contacted cannot duplicate the problem. Recall information 98v150.
Consumer complained that the windshield wipers do not work due to motor failure. Dealer notified,but will not repair unless cost goes to the consumer. *ak
While driving the windshield wipers will stop with out indications. *ak consumer states there is an apparent problem with the connection between the wiring harness and the wiper motor controller pca, causing intermittent failures of the wipers, they go off and on at any time.
Ea97022; windshield wiper failure; sometimes the windshield wipers do not come on. The driver has to pull on the wipers manually before they will come on. The dealer is aware of problem. The problem has not been corrrected.
Windshield wiper motor failed.
Windshield wipers fail when going over bumps in the road.
Windshield wipers operate intermittently.
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