8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,857 miles

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problem #35

May 022004

Jimmy

  • 100,000 miles
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.

- Cullman, AL, USA

problem #34

Jul 162003

Jimmy 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Berlin, CT, USA

problem #33

Jul 302003

Jimmy

  • miles
Consumer states windshield wipers failed intermittently. Dealer notified.

- Cropwell, AL, USA

problem #32

May 092003

Jimmy

  • miles
While driving, the windshield wipers worked intermittently.

- Dania, FL, USA

problem #31

Aug 022002

Jimmy

  • miles
Windshield wipers on vehicle will intermittently work. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that vehicle was not part of recall 98V150001.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #30

Jun 152002

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work only intermittently. There is recall 98V150001, but this vehicle is not affected by recall due to VIN.

- Ocean Springs, MS, USA

problem #29

Aug 011999

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers will intermittently work. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that vehicle was not included in recall 98V150001. Dealer refused to assist in replacement. GM refused to pay for replacement component. Wiper fails after engine is warmed up.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #28

Nov 252001

Jimmy

  • miles
Windshield wipers operate intermittently during inclement weather. Dealership examined vehicle and determined solder joints near wiring harness connector is cracked. The vehicle is not included in recall campaign 98V150001 due to VIN. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

- Milan, PA, USA

problem #27

Aug 292001

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy conditions due to a malfunction within the solder joints. Vehicle not included in recall 98V150001 due to VIN.

- Westbrooke, ME, USA

problem #26

Mar 272001

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers failed intermittently, causing poor visibility. Manufacturer claimed recall 98V150001 did not include this vehicle due to VIN although it had same defect.

- Milford, OH, USA

problem #25

Mar 212001

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Windshield wiper motor works intermittently when in use. Took vehicle to mechanic and had windshield wiper motor repaired. Problem reappeared. Found a technical service bulletin on windshield wipers, but dealer refused to repair motor.

- Creambridge, NJ, USA

problem #24

Oct 012000

Jimmy

  • miles
Consumer's complained regarding random operation of windshield wipers. This vehicle was not part of NHTSA recall 98V150001, although, it was showing a similar problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Hicksville, NY, USA

problem #23

Nov 282000

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
When traveling in rain and turning windshield wipers on wipers would work inttermittently.

- Slidell, LA, USA

problem #22

Mar 011999

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently. There has been a recall issued for same make/model and year; but, this vehicle was not a part of recall due to VIN.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #21

Sep 152000

Jimmy

  • miles
Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable in rainy weather conditions due to a malfunction with the solder joints vehicle not included in recall 98V150000. The curcuit board containing the wipers malfunctiones due to the solder joints shuting down the wipers without warrning. After that sometimes they worked sometimes they did not.

- Greensburg, PA, USA

problem #20

Sep 192000

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittenlty windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of the driver. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model; however this vehicle not included due to VIN.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #19

Jul 252000

Jimmy

  • miles
Was driving in the rain with windshield wipers on. Suddenly without warning, windshield wipers stopped working. This caused driver's visibility to be poor. Stopped vehicle & got out & jiggled wires & wipers. They failed to start again. Also, hit wiper motor before windshield wipers restarted.

- Fond Du Lac, WI, USA

problem #18

Jan 012000

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving wndshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. After a few minutes windshield wipers come back on, and sometimes they do not. Dealer has been contacted about problem. Truck was not included in recall # 98V150001, and could not be serviced free of charge. Problem has not been corrected.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #17

Jun 282000

Jimmy

  • miles
Windshield wipers stop working and only hum. If I shake wiring harness at motor it will start working again. GMC says there is a recall for 1996 GMC Jimmy for wiper problems like mine, but my auto was not included in recall. It is strange to me that my problems is identical to the others, but not one to recall. Is it possible they have made a mistake. Is my family safety not important as the other 1996 GMC Jimmy owners.

- Dardanelle, AR, USA

problem #16

Jun 042000

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers stopped during a rain storm, this has happened 5 times previously. This problem was a recall on the 1995 Blazer and Jimmys, but not on the 1996 models even though it is the same part used on both years, according to a parts person at a GMC dealer ship. Fortunately no one in our family was injured. I am having the problem fixed at my expense, due to the fact that GMC will not pay for the defect. I feel I should be reimbursed for this for this dangerous defect, and this problem should be corrected, by recall, before serious injuries occur. Sincerly, ronald L keller

- Hudson, WI, USA

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