1997 GMC Jimmy visibility problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 GMC Jimmy — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 1997 gmc jimmy. The windshield wipers have always only worked when they wanted to. Now, they do not work at all. I have been doing some internet research and found that this is happening to alot of the same models. I see there is a recall for 1996 models. Why not the 1997 models? The exact…”
filed Oct 1, 2009
“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…”
filed May 18, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT…Campaign 03V093000 · Mar 7, 2003
Visibility problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 81 | 34% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 70 | 17% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 77 | 15% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 GMC Jimmy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.