1997 GMC Jimmy Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“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.”

“Electric outside review mirror switch shorted out on my 1997 Gmc Jimmy. Although there is a recall for this problem, I was told by the dealership and Gmc that my vehicle was not included in the recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 03v093000). When the switch shorted out it created a noxious burning smell that shorts create and the switch was hot. The fuse on that circuit also blew. The recall should be extended to all 1997 Gmc jimmys - not just a few.”

“Windshield wipers are now dependably non-functional, especially when they're needed the most (like when it's raining). They are inoperable about 90% of the time, nothing seems able to coax the wiper system back into operation under these conditions, and the vehicle's operator is simple left soaking wet and wholly irritated for his efforts. If the vehicle is in operation when these failures occur, the driver must negotiate traffic like some jedi knight using the force before he can even get safely pulled over. And on an interstate highway, that's no small trick! …”

“Dt: 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. …”

“Windshield wipers function intermittently at best; have been this way for almost two years now, but have been getting steadily less reliable. Wipers failed recently on I-35s in waco, tx during rain shower; anyone who's driven this stretch of road doesn't have to be told how dangerous a situation that was. Windshield washers are only partially effective (passenger side nozzle is almost totally inoperative); this has been the case for approximately 8 years now. Have tried blowing out line/nozzle without successful remedy; obviously problem lies with system design and/or fluid pump. …”