The windshield wipers stopped working. *jb wiper motor module failed two times and had to be replaced. Vehicle not included in recall.
1996 GMC Jimmy visibility complaints
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While driving and with no warning windshield wiper will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather.dealer notified.*ak
Consumer's vehicle has experienced the same defect with the windshield wiper as stated in recall #98 v 150 001. The vehicle manufacturing date is outside of the date recalled. Ph scc
Windshield wipers on vehicle will intermittently work. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that vehicle was not part of recall 98v150001.
Windshield wipers work only intermittently. There is recall 98v150001, but this vehicle is not affected by recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers will intermittently work. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that vehicle was not included in recall 98v150001. *ak dealer refused to assist in replacement. Gm refused to pay for replacement component. Wiper fails after engine is warmed up.
While driving 70 MPH windshield wipers were working intermittently.
I own a 1996 gmc jimmy SUV my windshield wipers would intermittently just stop working. They progressively got worse, but would just as mysteriously start working again. I had them checked a couple of times -- motor was fine, switch was fine. In november 2000 during heavy rain my wipers stopped working unexpectedly at about 100kmh/65mph on a major highway. I could not see anything, but managed to exit the highway without a crash. Needless to say this is a serious safety hazard!
Consumer stated that vehicle is on its 3rd tranmission, the transmission dipstick and housing needed to be replaced due to rust forming on the tranmission fluid stick, also the rear axle seals wer replaced.
Windshield wipers operate intermittently during inclement weather. Dealership examined vehicle and determined solder joints near wiring harness connector is cracked. The vehicle is not included in recall campaign 98v150001 due to VIN. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Windshield wipers come on intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak
While driving in rain turned on windshield wipers, they came on, and shut right off. They would not come back on. Problem keeps occurring. Please provide any further information.
I just need to contact somebody on getting new mirrors replaced for the jimmy, this is a problem that alot of people are experiencing. I think it should be recalled, they are unsafe and could result in a accident. The mirrors (not the unit) vibrates on both sides.
Battery, alternator, and starter have failed and been replaced.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy conditions due to a malfunction within the solder joints. Vehicle not included in recall 98v150001 due to VIN.
Windshield wipers will quit working when its raining then quit again till finally they quit completely.
Windshield wipers failed intermittently, causing poor visibility. Manufacturer claimed recall 98v150001 did not include this vehicle due to VIN although it had same defect.*ak
Windshield wiper motor works intermittently when in use. Took vehicle to mechanic and had windshield wiper motor repaired. Problem reappeared. Found a technical service bulletin on windshield wipers, but dealer refused to repair motor.
Consumer's complained regarding random operation of windshield wipers. This vehicle was not part of the federal safety agency recall 98v150001, although, it was showing a similar problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving to indianapolis on jan. 30,2001 for business, my windshield wipers would quit working periodically. It was raining very hard and they once stopped while passing another vehicle causing a very dangerous situation. I proceeded to drive on to indianapolis, but staying in the right lane of interstate 74 all the way so as to be able to hit the shoulder if necessary. I had to have the wipers repaired before returning home, and just recently received information that there is a recall for windshield wiper motors on 1996 gmc jimmy. Would like reimbursement for work done to replace motor so that I could travel home safely.
Consumer attempted to turn windshield wipers on, and they would not work. They have been doing this about dozen times.
I was on the highway going at the speed of 45mph when the ball joint on the front passanger tire broke, causing me to go through 3 lanes without warning and almost flipping my car over. This is not the first time where I have almost lost my life due to manufacturer defects. Last year while driving on the highway, the wipers went out on me in the middle of a thunderstorm. The wipers died out on me a total of 6 times in the last 2 years with over 10 visits to dealers for repairs. The ball joint cracking caused the cv boot to be damaged, the stabilizer lines were damaged, the line cover was damaged, and the dealer found that all 4 ball joints were severly bad - not because fo driving but manufacturer defect. The car is only four years old how could so many things be bad on a car that isn't even 4 years old. The warrantly co. And manufacturer refuse to be responsible for damage caused to other components because of the broken ball joint. The engine cooler line is also bad, including the clamp which has been replaced already by outside source. The wipers have shut down more than once and it took over 10 visits to get them fixed - including paying out of pocket expense of $433.00. The car has almost cost me my life more than 6 times on the highway at high speeds. Sorry to say - this car has been nothing but a death trap from day one.
When traveling in rain and turning windshield wipers on wipers would work inttermittently. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. There has been a recall issued for same make/model and year; but, this vehicle was not a part of recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable in rainy weather conditions due to a malfunction with the solder joints vehicle not included in recall 98v150000. *ak the curcuit board containing the wipers malfunctiones due to the solder joints shuting down the wipers without warrning. After that sometimes they worked sometimes they did not.
Intermittenlty windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of the driver. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model; however this vehicle not included due to VIN.
Was driving in the rain with windshield wipers on. Suddenly without warning, windshield wipers stopped working. This caused driver's visibility to be poor. Stopped vehicle & got out & jiggled wires & wipers. They failed to start again. Also, hit wiper motor before windshield wipers restarted.
While driving in rain the driver was unable to see out of windshield due to windshield wiper failure causing poor visibility. The wipers work intermittently.
While driving wndshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. After a few minutes windshield wipers come back on, and sometimes they do not. Dealer has been contacted about problem. Truck was not included in recall # 98v150001, and could not be serviced free of charge. Problem has not been corrected.
Windshield wipers stop working and only hum. If I shake wiring harness at motor it will start working again. Gmc says there is a recall for 1996 gmc jimmy for wiper problems like mine, but my auto was not included in recall. It is strange to me that my problems is identical to the others, but not one to recall. Is it possible they have made a mistake. Is my family safety not important as the other 1996 gmc jimmy owners.
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