Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problems of the 1997 GMC Jimmy

Fuel gauge does not indicate accurately at low fuel states. As fuel approaches empty (with 1/8 - 1/4 actual fuel remaining in tank), gauge begins to erroneously indicate progressively higher fuel quantities in the tank until a point where the gauge is indicating almost full, when in reality, the tank is almost empty. The obvious implication is that a motorist who is not paying close attention could be left stranded without fuel in the vehicle.

Windshield wipers do not work all the time. I was in a bad rainstorm last night and had to pull off the road because we couldn't see anything. Scary - this is a potential big law suit for GMC if anyone dies in an accident due to this common complaint. My GMC mechanic revealed that this happens on almost all GMC Jimmy's, yet there is no recall to replace the defective part to date. Transmission - slipped badly. I paid to have it replaced and sometimes it still slips. This transmission repair shop said that this is common with the Jimmy, as well as a faulty gas gauge, faulty ball joints and oxygen sensors. I did have to replace the oxygen sensor, but I consider that normal repairs.

Consumer called complaining about having problems with windshield wipers stopping in the middle of real bad rain storms. Also, gas gauges are not working properly. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. * information** consumer called back in on 08/05/03 and advised that dealer serviced vehicle for recall remedy 01i018000/ball joints in 07/03. At that time, dealer was supposed to check wiper problem but did not. Consumer also added that vehicle was purchased in the united states.