NHTSA Service Bulletin 41069: 1995 GMC Jimmy
Official manufacturer communication context for 1995 GMC Jimmy, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
RECALL CAMPAIGN 95-C-33 - GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT ON CERTAIN 1995 GMC JIMMYS EQUIPPED WITH REAR WINDOW WIPER, THE REAR WIPER BLADE CAN PIVOT AS A RESULT OF THE VEHICLE GOING THROUGH CERTAIN CAR WASHES. THIS CAN CAUSE PAINT MUTILATION TO THE ENDGATE. IN THESE CAR WASHES, THE CLEANING ACTION CAN PULL THE BLADE ASSEMBLY OUT OF ITS PARKED POSITION AND THE INBOARED END OF THE BLADE CAN PIVOT 90 DEGREES TOWARDS THE ENDGATE. IN THIS POSITION, ANY MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER BLADE CAN SCRATCH THE PAINT AND POSSIBLY GOUGE THE METAL ON THE ENDGATE. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WIPER BLADE WITH ONE THAT HAS AN ANTI-PIVOT PIN AND REPAIR ANY RESULTANT PAINT DAMAGE TO THE ENDGATE. *TW
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 41069?
RECALL CAMPAIGN 95-C-33 - GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT ON CERTAIN 1995 GMC JIMMYS EQUIPPED WITH REAR WINDOW WIPER, THE REAR WIPER BLADE CAN PIVOT AS A RESULT OF THE VEHICLE GOING THROUGH CERTAIN CAR WASHES. THIS CAN CAUSE PAINT MUTILATION TO THE ENDGATE. IN THESE CAR WASHES, THE CLEANING ACTION CAN PULL THE BLADE ASSEMBLY OUT OF ITS PARKED POSITION AND THE INBOARED END OF THE BLADE CAN PIVOT 90 DEGREES.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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