Windshield Wiper/washer Motor Problems of GMC Jimmy - part 1

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.

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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.

1997 GMC Jimmy developed a problems with the windshield wiper motor.

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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.

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.

While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and off on their own. Driver brought vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.

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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.

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.

The vehicle is a 1997 GMC Jimmy. Consumer received notice g02054 from the manufacturer, which told him that there was a problem with the windshield wiper motor. There was a cracked solder joint on the controller circuit board. This would cause the windshield wipers to work intermittently or not all. The letter stated that if consumer did not have this problem or did not believe he had this problem not to bring vehicle to the dealer for repairs. Consumer did not have this problem at that time. He received the letter in 2-2003. The problem started before he received the letter, and he did not know why. Consumer stated that when he got the letter the problem stopped. So he did not have it fixed. It was fine up until the past year or so. Consumer had stuck the letter in glove box with owners manual. When he found the letter he called GMC at 1-800-462-8782. They told him there was nothing they could do because the notice had expired on 2-2004. The dealership that he purchased vehicle from was no longer in business.

Windshield wipers failed to work on my 1997 GMC Jimmy while my wife was driving home from work in a rainstorm. She had to pull off to the side of the road immediately into someones driveway and pull on the wiper arms to get them to start working.

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

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.

Nhtsa recall# 03v 159 000 windshield wiper motor cover. Vehicle was not included in the recall. However, the consumer stated a recall noticed was received from the manufacturer, and they were denying consumer the opportunity to have this resolved.

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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.

While driving in inclement weather, rain/snow, windshield wipers come on and off by themselves. This is an intermittent problem, and causes poor visibility for the driver.

My 1997 GMC Jimmy's windshield wipers and washer did not work properly during a rainy day in hawaii. It would sometimes work and other times not work. I had to pull off the road several times because the wipers did not work when I wanted them to work.

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.

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.

Windshield wiper motor failed intermittently. The consumer was told the part was replaced previously before he took ownership.

While traveling during inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off intermittently.

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 = 1gkdt13w5w2544428. 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.

Consumer states windshield wipers failed intermittently. Dealer notified.

The consumers vehicle experienced the same problems as stated in recalls 01i018000 lower ball joint; recall 03v159000 windshield wiper motor, and transmission. Recall number unknown. Dealer will not repair because VIN was not included. The dealer replaced the left lower ball joint due to a cracking noise. While driving through the snow, the consumer wasn't able to use the 4wd because the transfer case needed to be replaced. The windshield wipers were intermittent, a loud cracking noise had come from the right side of the vehicle when turning the steering wheel. The service dealer stated that the only problem was the transmission which had a leak and the ignition switch.

Consumer states that windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer notified.

Rear windshield wiper quits intermittently until eventually it stopped working altogether. This is a safety concern since you can't see out of the rear window when it rains or when the vehicle gets dirty (we live on back roads).

Windshield wipers stop while driving. 8/3/03 -- driving in rain and left wiper started going off track toward side mirror.

While driving, the windshield wipers worked intermittently.

2000 Jimmy envoy is one big piece of junk!!!!!.

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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).

While traveling on the highway without the windshield wiper come on and off without prior warning intermittenly. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts.

While driving in rain windshield wipers stopped working. They work off and on.

Windshield wipers on vehicle will intermittently work. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that vehicle was not part of recall 98v150001.

Windshield wiper motor failed during a rain storm. I was told that this was a common problem with GMC trucks. According to the dealer there is no recall for my truck.

Windshield wiper motor just quit working - I will possibly have to drive home in the rain with no wipers.