1996 GMC Jimmy Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1996 GMC Jimmy, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,955 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (66% of reports).
- 70visibility complaints
- 62,955median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 46 of 70 complaints (66%)
- Wiper motor: mentioned in 8 of 70 complaints (11%)
- Work intermittently: mentioned in 7 of 70 complaints (10%)
- Poor visibility: mentioned in 6 of 70 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 4 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
GMC Jimmy visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2000 Jimmy | 7 | 3% | 53,250 |
| 1999 Jimmy | 3 | 2% | 94,000 |
| 1998 Jimmy | 81 | 34% | 74,000 |
| 1997 Jimmy | 44 | 16% | 68,000 |
| 1996 Jimmy | 70 | 17% | 62,955 |
| 1995 Jimmy | 77 | 15% | 65,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The mirror on the consumer's 1996 gmc jimmy cracked in the pivot where the mirror adjusted in and out. *nm *sc *jb
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. *ak
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. *ak the dealer replaced the left lower ball joint due to a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 GMC Jimmys have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about visibility for the 1996 GMC Jimmy (17% of the 407 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Jimmy visibility?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 62,955 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1996 GMC Jimmy?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 46 of 70 complaints, followed by “wiper motor” (8).
Other 1996 GMC Jimmy problems
See all 1996 GMC Jimmy problems or visibility problems across all Jimmy years.