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The vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 V 159 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The problem occurs everytime it rains. The front wipers either won't work at all when it rains or will stop in mid sweep when it rains. The problem only occurs when it's wet.
The consumers vehicle experienced the symptoms of NHTSA recall #98-V-150-001 (solder joints) but the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Nlm
Consumer's vehicle has experienced the same defect with the windshield wiper as stated in recall #98 V 150 001. The vehicle manufacturing date is outside of the date recalled. Ph scc
- Arcata, CA, USA
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Consumer stated he experienced problems with the windshield wipers, he had no previous knowledge of recall 98V150001 until it was mentioned, after he had already paid for the repairs and then had to seek reimbursement from the dealer.
I own a 1996 GMC Jimmy SUV my windshield wipers would intermittently just stop working. They progressively got worse, but would just as mysteriously start working again. I had them checked a couple of times -- motor was fine, switch was fine. In November 2000 during heavy rain my wipers stopped working unexpectedly at about 100kmh/65mph on a major highway. I could not see anything, but managed to exit the highway without a crash. Needless to say this is a serious safety hazard!
Consumer stated he experienced problems with the windshield wipers, he had no previous knowledge of recall 98V150001 until it was mentioned, after he had already paid for the repairs and then had to seek reimbursement from the dealer.
Consumer stated that wipers were inoperative when on high speed, wipers will not turn off after using washers, and wipers will not clean the windshileld when on high speed, molding on wiper arm was loose, wiper module was replaced, wiper blades were replaced.
While driving to indianapolis on Jan. 30,2001 for business, my windshield wipers would quit working periodically. It was raining very hard and they once stopped while passing another vehicle causing a very dangerous situation. I proceeded to drive on to indianapolis, but staying in the right lane of interstate 74 all the way so as to be able to hit the shoulder if necessary. I had to have the wipers repaired before returning home, and just recently received information that there is a recall for windshield wiper motors on 1996 GMC Jimmy. Would like reimbursement for work done to replace motor so that I could travel home safely.
I was on the highway going at the speed of 45mph when the ball joint on the front passanger tire broke, causing me to go through 3 lanes without warning and almost flipping my car over. This is not the first time where I have almost lost my life due to manufacturer defects. Last year while driving on the highway, the wipers went out on me in the middle of a thunderstorm. The wipers died out on me a total of 6 times in the last 2 years with over 10 visits to dealers for repairs. The ball joint cracking caused the cv boot to be damaged, the stabilizer lines were damaged, the line cover was damaged, and the dealer found that all 4 ball joints were severly bad - not because fo driving but manufacturer defect. The car is only four years old how could so many things be bad on a car that isn't even 4 years old. The warrantly co. And manufacturer refuse to be responsible for damage caused to other components because of the broken ball joint. The engine cooler line is also bad, including the clamp which has been replaced already by outside source. The wipers have shut down more than once and it took over 10 visits to get them fixed - including paying out of pocket expense of $433. The car has almost cost me my life more than 6 times on the highway at high speeds. Sorry to say - this car has been nothing but a death trap from day one.
While driving in rain the driver was unable to see out of windshield due to windshield wiper failure causing poor visibility. The wipers work intermittently.
Recall 98V150 001/windshield wiper wiring & 99I006000/GMC ABS : received two recalls notices. Dealer refused to honor recalls because of a salvaged vehicle, and informed consumer that repairs would be at consumer's cost.
Windshied wipers work intermittently. When consumer is driving on the highway in the rain he has to reach outside of the window and shake the wiper blades to make them come back on.
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- Staten Island, NY, USA