Windshield wipers stopped during a rain storm, this has happened 5 times previously. This problem was a recall on the 1995 blazers and jimmys, but not on the 1996 models even though it is the same part used on both years, according to a parts person at a gmc dealer ship. Fortunately no one in our family was injured. I am having the problem fixed at my expense, due to the fact that gmc will not pay for the defect. I feel I should be reimbursed for this for this dangerous defect, and this problem should be corrected, by recall, before serious injuries occur. Sincerly, ronald l keller
1996 GMC Jimmy visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers work sometimes but more then often do not work. I called gmc as there was a recall but they tell me my VIN number was not part of the recall. The recall was a month before I bought the truck. Why do I have the same problem but I'm not part of the recall? On the brakes- it was recalled for the antilock on a volunteer basis. I took it in for the computer adjustment as per the recall fix, they said it was done and a week later, on the same road it first happened to me, a light changed, I hit the brakes (not hard) and antilock kicked in and the pedal went to the floor and I almost crashed as my heart went into my stomach. Long before the recall, I had my truck into gmc many times for brake problems and even wrote letters that describe the recall long before I know there was one! Gm says my truck brakes are fixed but they're not. The wipers they won't cover. Other then these problems and that the engine idles rough and is rough at low speeds, I really like my jimmy!!
Recall 98v150001/ windshield wiper wiring: ongoing problem with windshield wipers intermittently stop working during operation. This vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers intermittently stop working during operation. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Windshield wipers go off and on.
Recall 98v150 001/windshield wiper wiring & 99i006000/gmc ABS : received two recalls notices. Dealer refused to honor recalls because of a salvaged vehicle, and informed consumer that repairs would be at consumer's cost. *ak
Motor for the rear winshield wipers has failed, causing poor visibility, also, oxygen sensor has failed , tsb has been issued.
Windshied wipers work intermittently. When consumer is driving on the highway in the rain he has to reach outside of the window and shake the wiper blades to make them come back on. *ak
Heater core failure.
Recall # 98v150001 gm/windshield wiper wiring; the windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Problem has gotten so bad that the wsindshield wipers do not come on at all. Problem was reported to the dealership. Consumer was told that truck was not included in recall due to VIN. Wiper module was replaced at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.
While driving with windshield wipers working windshield wipers would fail without warning or notice. This is an intermitten wiper problem. So far has happened 3 times. The wiper failure problem would cause poor visibility for the driver. Last time it happened was in a snow storm on 12/26/99. Been in contact with dealer & wiper circuit board was cracked. Dealership & manufacturer indicated that vehicle was not included in recall (#98v150000 & #98v150001) due to being out of manufacturer's date. Owner feels vehicle should be repaired free of charge since experiencing the same windshield problem as mentione din the recall.
Ther is an electrical problem in the circut board that effects the windshield wipers. Dealer is not responding to consumer to have her vehicle fixed.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Windshield wipers intermittently stop working when operating. This condition causes poor visibility. Dealer notified of recall # 98v -150 000 gmc / windshield wiper wiring. Dealer informed consumer vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN.
Turned on wipers they did not come on tried all positions -wash, mist all delay positions, low, high. Only got load humming. Previous failure was on 7/19/99 when wipers suddenly stopped in upposition in rain.
While driving in heavy rain windshield wipers stopped in full up position. When I pulled off road I could here humming from under dash even when wipers in off position. Stopped when engine shut off. Restarted engine wipers still not operable still humming and smell like electrical. When washer lever pushed wipers went down. Turned back on worked normal for now dealer cant look at till next wk.
Consumer received recal 98v043 for the windshield wiper motor failure. Recall repairs were done. However, the problem continues. Windshield wipers do not operate properly. Dealer has been contacted.
Left rear door panel replaced, wrong panel installed at factory. Mjs
Rear windshield wiper motor failed, recall denied due to unit being in rear not front. (98v‑150) mjs
Windshield wiper motor failed prior to recall, consumer replaced unit, however denied reimbursement becaused dealer did not previously replace defective unit.
Windshield wipers failed.
The windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wiper to be inoperative. While in use the wipers will stop working ,but if placed the wipers in "high" position the wipers would be functional again. Cause unknown. Please provide details.
While drving vehicle about 50 MPH windshield wipers stopped working without a reason. Happened three times. Also engine went out while driving vehicle about 45 MPH.
While traveling in rainy weather consumer would put on windshield that would not work without being on high speed. Please privide further information.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. *ak consumer states wipers will be on and then stop, sometimes they will restart again, on one occasion, during a heavy rainfall, the wipers were on and then stopped with no warning, causing a dangerous situation due to very limited visibility, the dealer replaced the pulse wiper board.
Whenever driving in rainy or snowy weather & have the windshield wipers on, they periodically stop for no reason. Had called the dealer & the mechanic said that repair could not be done at this time.
Windshield wipers: when driving wipers will cut off, have to turn switch off and turn back on to get them to start. This is an intermittent problem. Causes very poor visibility, especially in hard rain. Took to dealer with no results. *ak module and pulse wiper control was replaced.
Windshield wipers failed.
Seat belt failed.
When the rear windows are rolled down the truck vibratates , makes loud noises .
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