Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 GMC Jimmy owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Vehicle plagued with a wide range of faulty components first failing within the 36,000 mile manufacturer warranty period: 070396 (see 033199)-leaking central port injector replaced @ dealer; subsequent problems noted 091897, 042098, 112198, 022399. 091897 (see 030998): smoke & flames from driver's side under hood-connection @ junction box repaired @ dealer. Slow start also noted (see 033199). 030998 (see 091897): wires under hood smoked-ignition switch shorted out & replaced @ independent repair facility. Also noted wipers not working (see 112198). 042098: pinion seal leaking/replaced @ independent facility/check engine light on-rough start (see 033199). 060198: heat/smoke @ dash & alarm malfunctioning-short in driver side seat lumbar support switch wiring repaired @ independent facility. …
1995 GMC Jimmy sls 4 door 4wd Vortec 4.3 l v6. We have had this thing for 7 years and nothing I have ever owned has taught me more about being a "shadetree" mechanic! The list is as follows, break booster replaced 2 times. EGR valve replaced 3 times. Front brakes replaced at least 12 times (they fail every 1500 to 1800 miles!) back hatch wont open. Both set of wipers, front and back do not work( safety issue!) engine overheats. Water pump replaced 2 times. Thermostat replaced 3 times. Lights flicker as if the altenator is going bad,(resulting in police asking me to check into this.) battery replaced 4 times (average life of new battery, 4 years!) transmission shifts very hard when engine is cool/ hot! Starting to see rust in trans, dipstick. Sometimes cant shift from 2 wd to 4 wd and when able, transfer case makes clicking sound. This is not a phony complaint! …
Numerous problems have arisen since the purchase of the car. The EGR valve was replaced at 34000 miles, the o2 sensor was replaced at 35000 miles, the windshield wipers failed before the recall, presently the car can only intermittantly be switched between 4 hi, 4 lo and 2 hi, the air condiitoner went out at 35000 miles, the seat was off track right after purchase, the hydraulic arms for the rear glass get stuck in the up position if left open for more than 5 minutes. The car only has 42000 miles on it and has had a high number of nuisance problems.
While driving at 10 MPH vehicle dies out without prior warning. When consumer gets into the vehicle and shuts the door, she can hear all types of noises coming from the vehicle. Vehicle has been in repair shop nine times for repairs, and consumer is still having problems with the alarm system/ windows/head lights, and windshield wipers that are working intermittently. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.
While driving windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty which May result in a crash. This vehicle was included in the recall. However, had gotten reimbursted for the recall, not service on vehicle. Problem was due to a defective circuit board. Wipers stopped working for the fourth time due to wiper circuit board failure..
Consumer says her wipers work fine when first turned on. Shortly after, at any time, wipers will go off. Sometimes if turning switch off, gives a few minutes turned back on they May or May not come back on. Wiper motor was replaced and since then there have been no more problems with the windshield wipers. Rear window would not stay up.
The windshield wiper motor malfunctioned which May cause visual difficulty and May result in an accident. There are recalls 98V150000/98V150001 concerning windshield wiper motor failure, but this vehicle is not included in the recall although it has the same problem. Please provide further information.
Intermittant windshield wiper operation. Thought this was covered under NHTSA recall 98V150001 which describes same condition and repair. Dealer and GMC refused to honor recall because VIN # did not fit into recall, even though problem diagnoised as the same. Part repalced, would like to be reimbursed.
Ea97022; windshield wipers, the windshield wipers work and then stop. Have to jiggle the switch and the wipers continue to work and then stop again. Sometimes have to go under the hood and jiggle the wires to get wipers going. The windshield wiper motor was replaced in the summer of 97 by dealer.
The driver side outside mirror (not the housing) shakes so much at highway speed as to be useless. The mirror unit doesn't break -- they are always like this. GM dealers seem to know about it. But nothing has been done and, of course, now its up to me to pay for the next replacement mirror.
Related recalls
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
NHTSA investigations
Windshield wiper
During this preliminary evaluation, over 400 additional complaints were furnished by GM.in addition GM reported over 3000 wiper system warranty repairs on the subject vehicles.
Windshield wiper failure
There is no summary currently available
Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, GM has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Jimmy years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 1995 GMC Jimmy?
NHTSA has 73 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 1995 GMC Jimmy, 15% of the model year's 499 complaints. The component named most often is windshield wiper/washer (37 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 GMC Jimmy window & wiper problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 98V150001 (windshield wiper/washer, Jul 1, 1998). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 GMC Jimmy window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 124,000 miles, and 50% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 3 injuries to windows, wipers & sunroof problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.