Three problems related to rear window wiper washer have been reported for the 1998 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
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. Updated 1/4/2006 -.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently or stopping while operating or momentary not working at all when needed. Consumer states that there is a recall on the windshield wipers. I am unable to find any thing on this recall concerning this make, model & year. Nhtsa data base shows no recall on the windshield wipers. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN.