While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers would come on and off on their own. Dealer was aware this was an intermittent problem. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the windshield wipers needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and the problem had not been resolved.
1998 GMC Jimmy visibility complaints
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The consumer states the wipers fail intermittently. A recall(gm recall # 03023) was issued, however the vehicle year is outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.
Noted issues with my 98 jimmy (purchased 12/97)that I have had to repair which I believe were defective parts: 1) 10/00 mileage=57248 replaced faulty ignition switch due to dash board lights not working 2) not repaired to date: wipers have had occasions they did not work. I usually can get them working by turning them on/off a few times. Intermittent mode takes a long time(3-10 seconds) to start running in best scenario. 3) both front reclining seat levers broke off(brittle metal rod)within first 3 years of usage. I have not replaced due to cost of replacing complete seat assemblies is only fix. 4) 12/04 mileage=129,518 throttle choke plate assembly disintegrated partially and jammed throttle open. This almost caused an accident as could not come to a complete stop while car was running. After broken piece worked its way past the valves I needed $1900 in cylinder head repairs.
Windshield wipers do not operate, making it difficult to see the road in the rain. Will be taken to dealer for repairs.
I'm not sure if this is moot, but I thought I'd alert you to a problem I had in the past. I had intermittent failure with my windshield wipers for my 1998 gmc jimmy, VIN = [xxx]. I noticed there had been a wiper recall for gmc's with other years, but not for my year or my VIN. I called the dealer and was told my wipers were not recalled. I ended up getting the wiper motor replaced, but that cost me over $200.00. My older brother also drives a 1998 gmc jimmy and he had the exact same problem as I did I am filing the complaint as I firmly believe this is a safety issue and it irritates me that gmc refused to pay for my replacement. A few times my wipers were not working when there was an extreme downpour. *ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Complaint received via e-mail. My windshield wiper blades hung randomly during a down pour. The control wheel on the left blinker shaft did not move them. This almost killed me while driving at 60 MPH on the freeway. The dealer said there was no recall on my particular vehicle, but there was on others. Another gmc consumer that came into to dealer had windshield wipers replaced 3 times, but was still having problems. There must be something terribly wrong with this design.
Windshield wipers will quit working. They will quit for a while then start back working.
03 v 159 000/gm windshield wiper motor: the wipers worked intermittently during inclement conditions. The dealer was notified and they informed the consumer that the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned. Windshield wipers suddenly went out of line and off the track while engaged. This failure almost resulted in an accident because consumer was driving in a rain storm with reduced driver's visibility. Dealership was contacted.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently. Manufacturer stated there was no recall.
I have a 1998 gmc s-15 jimmy. I've had a periodic problem with my windshield wipers not working. Sometimes they won't come on at all when I need them; at other times they're working and stop working while I'm driving in the rain. This is extremely dangerous and has left me stranded in places waiting for them to start working again. At other times I've had to continue driving without wipers until I could find a place to pull over. I see from internet forums that this appears to be a common problem. In fact, gm recalled 1994-1997 models to replace the circuit board. However, the 1998 model has the same parts and the same problem, but they will not do anything. The dealer will not acknowledge that there's a problem with them, nor will gm customer service. I'm having this repaired at my own expense, but that does not address the issue of a known problem that could have more serious consequences before a person has an opportunity to get it repaired.
1998 gmc jimmy, windshield wipers stop working in the rain. Extremely dangerous. This situation has happened before, they stop working then sometimes they start up again. It is so bad I don't trust the vehicle to drive it in the rain. It is terrifying to lose them in parkway/turnpike driving of 65 MPH. This defect will cause accidents. Why was the recall stopped in 1997 & the problem never corrected?
While driving in rainy weather, the front windshield wiper failed to work. Please provide more information.
Windshield wipers quit working while engaged. In some cases windshield wiper will restart within seconds. When this failure occurred it reduced the driver's visibility. Dealership indicated that the failure was caused by a defective windshield wiper switch.
On my way to work, my windshield wiper keeps failing. It's almost 100% guaranteed to fail during any rain. It also fails when using the windshield washer. This is very dangerous, as I do only highway driving every day. I know that previous years had the recall, yet the 1998 has not been recalled for fix. I realized this was a problem during the first rain after I purchased my vechicle 2 1/2 years ago. I hope gm is willing to fix this problem soon. I am sincerly considering converting to another maker.
The windshield wipers on my 1998 gmc jimmy are sporadically not working. When they are turned on they will wipe half my windshield then stop then I have to turn off my wiper blades and turn them back on to wipe to the full extent of my windshield which is where they will stop again and must repeat this process several times to get a complete wipe. My wipers too will fail to stop wiping even though I have turned the switch to the off position. It has become more and more of a safety issue as time as worn on. I have had to pull off to the side of the road at times and completely turn my jimmy off to get the blades to stop. This is a recurring problem, the blades will also fail to stop when I clean my windshield with the washer fluid. I have done some research and found that gm did a recall on 1994-1997 jimmys for this issue, I have also read that several other people have been experiencing the same problems with their 1998 jimmys. I believe that gm need to extend the recall to include 1998 jimmys as this is a serious safety issue. I found myself stuck between an 18 wheeler and a cement bumper right after it had rained and my wipers failed to work which caused my vision to be extremely impaired and I was trying to get the wipers to work so that I could see and near slammed into the cement bumper. While this didn't result in an accident it very easily could have. I am requesting for some assistance with this issues as I feel this is a manufacturer related problem, and since their has also been a recall for this same issue for the model year earlier.
Windshield wipers failed intermittently.
When windshield wipers are on intermitent wipe they will automatically just keep wiping as if they were on low/no intermitent. When I try to turn them off, they just keep on going for a good 10 wipes, or sometimes even more. Vehicle has 50,000 miles on it.
Windshield washer motor
Windshield wiper motor failed intermittently. *ak the consumer was told the part was replaced previously before he took ownership.
Consumer complained about windshield wiper motor problem. Windshield wipers stopped working while driving in a rain storm.
Defective windshield wiper controller board, 1998 gmc jimmy. This item was recalled on all similar SUV's for several years and ended in 1997. My windshield wipers have the same symptoms as those noted in the recall for the previous models. Intermittent functioning of the windshield wipers. Often the wipers fail to operate at all. Wiggling the socket connector on the windshield wiper motor will restore function for short durations (1 to 2 days at most).
When windshield wipers are on intermitent wipe they will automatically just keep wiping as if they were on low/no intermitent. When I try to turn them off, they just keep on goingfor a good 10 wipes, or sometimes even more. Vehicle has 69,000 miles on it.
Windshield wipers work sometimes when its dry out. Never work when raining or damp. Recall stops at 1997 for gmc jimmy, but I have a 1998 and have problems. Recall should include 1998 and any other years that have problems. You would think that general motors would have solved this problem a long time ago. It seems as they almost do not care about their customers safety.
1998 gmc jimmy has faulty wipers, and through some research, there are many others with this problem. Gmc should have recalled more than just the 1997 model.
Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently while driving in inclement weather. Dealer was aware of the problem. Driver stated that the mechanic at dealership told him that this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. *ak
My winshield wiper/washer fails without notice. I took it to my regular repair shop and was referred to the local gmc dealer account recall code #3023 from gm. When the dealer ran the computer check it was found that my specific vehicle was not listee for this recall even if it was on a different data base. Now they want $65 for the relay and $55 to install it. This sounds like bull to me. Once again gm puts out defective parts and when they get caught they want the consumer to pay for it.ak
Windshield wipers would stop during heavy rains.
I have a 1998 gmc jimmy. The control panel located on the driver's door constantly fails, so that I am unable to operate the window. The entire unit has been replaced and the same problem is occurring, after only a month. I cannot keep replacing the unit at a cost of $270.00 each time. The unit will work one day and not the next until finally it fails all together. I would like any information regarding this problem.
While driving in rain windshield wipers failed. This was an intermittent problem. The truck was taken to a dealership, and mechanic informed the owner that truck is not covered under recall 98v150000. Windshield wipers could be repaired but at owner's expense.
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