1998 GMC Jimmy: windshield wiper failure

Filed May 22, 2009 · Visibility · 141,000 miles · NM

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 gmc jimmy. While driving approximately 75 MPH in rainy weather conditions, the front and rear windshield wipers would not work when activated. The driver experienced extremely limited visibility and had to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. He had to wait until the rain slacked up before driving the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 141,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2005 · Visibility · VA

Driving in heavy rains on the interstate when my wipers just stopped. I had to break heavy and get off the side of the road in heavy traffic. I waited until the rain subsided and then drove home. The next morning they worked okay and after about 20 miles stopped again. This happens constantly and I don't know if and when or how long they will work.

Filed Dec 7, 2005 · Lights, Visibility · MI

Dt: the contact stated the rear windshield wipers have not been working for approximately one year. The front windshield wipers worked only when the weather was cold, but still did not work properly. The delay ran as though it was on normal. No repairs have been made to the windshield wipers . Also, the rear brake lights have not worked for approximately one month. She has replaced the bulbs, fuse, and checked the electronic sensor. The problem still existed. *ak updated 1/4/2006 -

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Visibility · 104,000 miles · OH

Dt:the contact stated the windshield wiper control module motor failed. The windshield wipers had been working intermittently for past three months. While driving in a rain storm the windshield wipers stopped working. Contacted the manufacturer, there was a recall but it did not include this vehicle. The contact was going to have this repaired at his own expense, but he felt vehicle should be included in the recall.

Filed Aug 31, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 100,000 miles · NH · crash

Dt: the front and rear windshield wipers began to intermittently work. This was over a period of three months and later stopped working all together. Consumer did not take the vehicle to a dealer for any repairs because it was no longer under warranty. The transmission did not shift properly after acceleration for a period of about thirty seconds, and then it shifted into gear. The ABS was delayed when applying brake pressure. The brakes locked, and then the vehicle slid. The brakes pads were replaced every three months, this has been ongoing for the last two years. The steering wheel pulled to the right continuously, an alignment was performed a year ago but it did not correct the problem. In january 2004 the vehicle was involved in an accident, it struck a parked car at a speed of about 30 MPH and the air bags did not deploy. This was front impact. The consumer has numerous complaints about the vehicle. *ak.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Visibility · 45,000 miles · FL

Dt: contact stated windshield wipers stopped and started intermittently on their own. It happened during a major rain storm. There were no warning lights or any sort of warning prior to this. Was happening for the last 4 months. The dealership said there was nothing they could do about it.

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Visibility · MI

I have experienced problems w/my windshield wipers since last year. They will stop in the middle of operating and then sometimes not turn off at all. I was not aware of the recall occuring on the models w/the year ending in 1997. So I contacted gmc and they denied that my vehicle could be repaired under the recall since the year is 1yr later. Now I work for a major countertop kitchen appliance co. And I know that there could be a cut off in months not just years. I am very upset to see that my vehicle has the same problem as the recall states and the manufactuer is not willing to fix the problem. They directed me to a dealer that wants to charge me for the diagnois test and the repair which I am unwilling to do. I believe that gmc needs to look further into the recall again on the year 1998 gmc jimmys

Filed May 27, 2005 · Visibility · NM

Dt; the contact owns a 1998 gmc jimmy. The contact states that the wiper module makes the wipers freeze up and quit working when it's raining. Gmc did conduct recalls on other vehicles for this problem just not for his VIN.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Visibility · UT

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.

Filed Dec 28, 2004 · Visibility · 122,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Dec 19, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 129,485 miles · CA

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.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Visibility · OK

Windshield wipers do not operate, making it difficult to see the road in the rain. Will be taken to dealer for repairs.