1996 GMC Jimmy Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
164 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC JIMMY. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO ABRUPTLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE THEN HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE TIRES. THE BRAKES WERE CHANGED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE NOISE PERSISTED. AFTERWARDS, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPAIRED AND THE BRAKES, ROTORS, AND PADS WERE REPLACED. THERE WAS A SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT; HOWEVER, THE NOISE EVENTUALLY RETURNED PERIODICALLY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
Jul 11, 2008
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ABS LED LIT ON DASHBOARD, BRAKES FAILED APPROACHING RED LIGHT. DEALERSHIP STATED BRAKES WERE FINE WHEN TAKEN IN TO BE INSPECTED.. BUT LED REMAINED LIT. DID NOT DRIVE VEHICLE FOR A MONTH BECAUSE LED REMAINED ON. STARTED DRIVING IT AGAIN TO GET TO WORK-SHORT DISTANCES ONLY. LED IS ON MOST OF THE TIME. *JB
Nov 19, 2006
DT: CONTACT STATED THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ON AT ALL TIMES. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING CAPABILITIES OF THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. MANUFACTURER SAID THE SAME THING. THERE WERE TWO RECALLS NHTSA 99V193000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 19990719 ON THIS COMPONENT, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE SERVICE DEALER SUGGESTED BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN AND PUTTING IT ON THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *AK
Jul 22, 2005
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. I HAVE A 1996 GMC JIMMY AND ANY TIME THAT I APPLY BRAKES AND THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN ROAD CONDITIONS (PAVEMENT TO GRAVEL) WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS ALWAYS AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND NO CONTROL. WE HAVE PINE NEEDLES THAT GATHER ON THE SIDE OF OUR SMALL ROAD, MAKING SMALL MOUNDS. IF I APPLY MY BRAKES WHILE GOING ACROSS THESE THE CAR WILL NOT STOP. IT MAKES A "PONG" SOUND A COUPLE OF TIMES, THEN IT WILL FINALLY STOP. LUCKILY THERE HAS BEEN NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY SINCE I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED A CHEVROLET DEALER IN THE PAST AND THEY INFORMED ME THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON VEHICLE. *JB
Feb 27, 2005
MY BRAKES ON MY 1996 JIMMY HAVE LOCKED UP ON ME. INCREASING MY STOPPING DISTANCE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS , HOWEVER WHEN I TOOK MY TRUCK TO GET SERVICED AT A DEALERSHIP THEY DID NOT MENTION ANY THING TO ME . *JB
Feb 17, 2005
+ 159 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
68 complaints
THE MIRROR ON THE CONSUMER'S 1996 GMC JIMMY CRACKED IN THE PIVOT WHERE THE MIRROR ADJUSTED IN AND OUT. *NM *SC *JB
Mar 02, 2005
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
Jun 08, 2004
CONSUMER STATES WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Aug 06, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WERE CRACKING AND VIBRATING UP AND DOWN. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *PH
Jul 31, 2003
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Jun 03, 2003
+ 63 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
53 complaints
I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-65 GOING TO WORK, 70 MPH. I LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICE A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE COMING FROM MY 1995, GMC JIMMY, 104000 MILES. I LOOKED AT MY GAUGES AND SAW THAT I HAD NO OIL PRESSURE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. FORTUNATELY I WAS RIGHT AT AN EXIT. I GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE AND STOP AT A GAS STATION. ALL OF THESE EVENTS HAPPEN IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. WHEN I GO OUT I NOTICED ENGINE OIL ON THE OUTSIDE OF MY VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SIDE. I OPEN THE HOOD AND CHECKED THE OIL. NO OIL ON THE DIP STICK. LOOK UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICE A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL ON THE PARKING LOT. I CALL A WRECKER AND HAD MY TRUCK TOWED TO MY MECHANIC'S SHOP $85. MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT ONE OF THE OIL LINES RUNNING TO THE FILTER AND COOLER HAD FAILED WHERE THE FITTING IS CRIMPED TO THE LINE AND THAT MY ENGINE WAS ALMOST DEPLETED OF OIL. MY MECHANIC REPLACED THE LINE AND FILL THE VEHICLE BACK UP WITH OIL. HE SAID IT TOOK OVER FIVE MINUTES FOR THE VALVES TO QUIT RATTLING. THE REPAIR COST $212. WE DEBATED ON WHETHER TO CHANGE THE OTHER SET OF LINES. WE DECIDED TO WAIT A FEW WEEKS TO SEE IF ANY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE SHOWS UP. I AM OUT ALMOST $300 TO DATE, WITH ANOTHER $250 REPAIR WAITING OR A ENGINE TRASHED FROM THE FIRST EVENT. MY AFTER THE FACT WEB QUERIES INDICATE THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE MODE OCCURRING IN ALMOST ALL JIMMIES AND BLAZERS. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM? COATED THE HIGHWAY AND A PARKING LOT WITH ENGINE OIL. HAD I NOT SEEN THE SMOKE I WAS HEADED FOR A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AT 70 MPH. I CONSIDER MYSELF EXTREMELY LUCKY TO HAVE SURVIVED THIS INCIDENT. I' WAS VERY UPSET KNOWING THAT THERE MANY VEHICLES ON THE ROAD EVERY DAY THAT WILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM SOMETIME IN THE VEHICLE'S LIFE CYCLE.*AK
May 15, 2007
RADIATOR SLUDGE/CORROSION. FLUSHED RADIATOR AND REPLACED THERMOSTAT. SLUDGE REAPPEARED AND CORRODED THERMOSTAT AGAIN. REPLACED RADIATOR AND OVER FLOW TANK PLUS ALL HOSES. SLUDGE AND CORROSION REAPPEARING AGAIN. *JB
Nov 19, 2006
OVERHEATING AT 100,00 MILES. OPEN RADIATOR CAP TO FIND THICK, RUSTY ORANGE-COLORED SLUDGE. REPLACE LOWER HEATER HOSE WHICH HAD NO VISIBLE, OR DETECTABLE HOLE. FLUSH RADIATOR, REFILL W/ DEX-COOL. OVERHEATS AGAIN, MECHANIC SAID RUSTY SLUDGE IS CLOGGING RADIATOR. FLUSH AGAIN AND REFILL W/ DEX-COOL. STILL SMELL ANTIFREEZE UPON EXIT OF WARM CAR.*AK
Jan 26, 2005
WHILE DRIVING, FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE AREA - TOTAL LOSS. *LA
Oct 15, 2003
WE OWN A 1996 GMC JIMMY 4X4.THE CONNECTING ROD IN THE ENGINE BROKE CAUSING EXTREME DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE MAKING IT INOPERABLETTHIS VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED ON TIME OR BEFORE NEEDED WHICH IS EVERY 3000 TO 3500 MILE.THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AS A GM BUY BACK OR AS A LEMON VEHICLE IN 1998 WITH ALMOST 15000 MILES ON IT WHEN WE PURCHASED IT.THE SALESMAN RECOMMENDED THAT I PURCHASE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH I DID FOR AN ADDITIONAL 72 MONTHS OR 75000 MILES FOR $905.00.I WAS TOLD,ALONG WITH MY WIFE,THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE COVERED TILL 90000 MILES OR UNTIL 2004. WHEN THE PROBLEMS STARTED TO ARISE THAT WERE GOING TO BE COSTLY WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AS THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WENT BACK TO THE FIRST IN SERVICE DATE-1996.WE HAVE HAD CONSTANT PROBLEMS THAT SEEM TO NICKEL DIME US HOWEVER WE HAVE HAD IT IN FOR LEAKY OIL LINES,LEAKY TRANSMISSON,NEW INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET,HEATER PROBLEMS,AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE BEEN VERY COSTLY.THIS ENGINE,THE 4.3 V-6 WHICH ACCORDING TO MANY MECHANICS UNDER NOMAL CARE AND DRIVING,SHOULD LAST 150000 MILES.THIS VEHICLE NOW HAS 87000 MILES.WE,MY WIFE AND I DON'T FEEL THAT WE SHOULD HAVE TO ALSO PAY THIS REPAIR OF NEARLY $1880.00.WE ARE IN OUR 50S AND ARE VERY SAFE,CAUTIOUS DRIVERS.MY WIFE IS THE THE DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE AND CERTAINLY DOES NOT OVER WORK THIS SUV.IT WAS A COLD SHOULDER I RECIEVED WHEN I ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS COST.IT SEEMS THAT GM WOULD TAKE CARE OF THERE LONG TIME LOYAL CUSTOMERS BUT THIS IS NOT THE CASE HERE HOWEVER.*AK
Jul 27, 2003
+ 48 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
44 complaints
RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT APPEARS TO BE SHATTERED. MAINTENANCE WAS ABOVE LEVEL REQUIRED BY BOOK AND SEEMS TO BE A CASTING DEFECT. *AK
Jul 28, 2004
THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT BALLS JOINTS WERE WORN OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS RECALL ON THE BALL JOINTS, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WA NOT INCLUDED. *JB *NM
Nov 24, 2003
WHILE DRIVING A CLICKING NOISE COULD BE HEARD, AND VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, WHERE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Aug 26, 2003
MY 1996 GMC JIMMY HAS HAD BALL JOINT PROBLEMS (UPPER AND LOWER REPLACED AT 40K, 79K), ABS PROBLEMS (RECALLED TO CHANGE S/W, FAILED AT 80K) AND WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEMS (INTERMITTENT FAILURES AT 80K). ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS HAVE HAD RECALLS, BUT WHEN I CONTACT GMC THEY TELL ME MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED (VIN [XXX]). WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS IF MY CAR IS FAILING WITH THE EXACT PROBLEMS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL NOTICE, THEN THE PROBLEMS SEEM TO BE MORE WIDESPREAD THEN GM IS WILLING TO ADMIT. *NLM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 26, 2003
THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS DAMAGED, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO LEAN INWARD. *JB
Mar 06, 2003
+ 39 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
23 complaints
(1) THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE OF MY TRANSMISSION. (2) I CAME TO A DEAD END STREET AND HAD TO TURN AROUND, I PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I MANAGED TO GET TURNED AROUND BY PUSHING THE TRUCK. THE TRANSMISSION WILL ALSO NOT SHIFT INTO THE SECOND OR OVERDRIVE GEARS. I CAN ONLY DRIVE IN FIRST AND THIRD GEARS. (3) I HAVEN'T REPAIRED THE VEHICLE.*AK
Jan 03, 2005
THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN A HIGHER GEAR, THE VEHICLE ONLY WENT 5 MPH. *JB
Apr 11, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE IS ON ITS 3RD TRANMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK AND HOUSING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RUST FORMING ON THE TRANMISSION FLUID STICK, ALSO THE REAR AXLE SEALS WER REPLACED.*JB
Jan 30, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE IS ON ITS 3RD TRANMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK AND HOUSING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RUST FORMING ON THE TRANMISSION FLUID STICK, ALSO THE REAR AXLE SEALS WER REPLACED.*JB
Jan 30, 2002
TRANSMISSION FAILURE/HARD SHIFTS/GM SAYS NO PROBLEM HOWEVER I HAVE LOCATED COUNTLESS OWNERS WITH SAME PROBLEM,GM INSTALLED A NEW TRANS.AT 35000 MILES AND SHORTLY AFTER THE NEW TRANS HAS BEEN HARD SHIFTING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR DIF.,MY MAIN PROBLEM IS WHAT IS THE FIX!,IF I INSTALL ANOTHER TRANS WILL IT LAST,HOW ABOUT THE REAR DIF.REPAIRS,AT THIS TIME I CAN ONLY DRIVE ABOUT 4-5 MILES BEFORE TRANS ACTS UP,MY WIFE WILL NOT USE TRUCK THIS WAY AND THE $S ARE ADDING UP
Nov 29, 2001
+ 18 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19 complaints
STOPPED AT LOCAL RESTAURANT, IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND WE WERE UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY. AT THIS TIME, THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEABLE AT ALL. WE ARE UNABLE TO START OR SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT RECOGNIZING THAT THE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION. ALL DASH LIGHTS ARE ON, BRAKES DO NOT WORK. THIS IS A SAFEY CONCERN. *TR
Aug 14, 2012
MY JIMMY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE FUSE BOX SYSTEM. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. I AM SADDENED TO THINK THAT THIS HAPPENED. JUST BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS 10 YEARS OLD, DOESN'T MEAN THAT IT SHOULD CATCH ON FIRE. I HAD BEEN CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AND LOST IT ALL.*AK
Nov 30, 2004
COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. I AM WRITING IN REGARD TO MY 1996 GMC JIMMY. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE A FEW DAYS AGO, AND WAS TOTALED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME TO PUT THE BLAZE OUT. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR SAID THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE FUSE PANEL. THEY CLAIMED IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. I AM QUITE AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS 10 YEARS OLD. HOWEVER, I DO NOT BELIEVE AFTER 10 YEARS IT WAS ALRIGHT FOR THEM TO CATCH FIRE DUE TO DEFECT. I HAVE BEEN CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AND LOST EVERYTHING THAT WAS IN THE VEHICLE. I WAS VERY UPSET. *AK. FIRE INVESTIGATOR INDICATED IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT THAT TOOK 10 YEARS TO SURFACE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, AND REMAINED ON CONSUMER'S PROPERTY. *AK
Nov 30, 2004
WHILE IDLING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER THE DASH.*AK
Oct 10, 2003
WIRING HARNESS THAT LEADS TO THE LUMBAR SUPPORT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE.
Sep 29, 2003
+ 14 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
17 complaints
STRONG FUEL SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.*JB
Mar 14, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED.*JB
Jan 30, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED.*JB
Jan 30, 2002
NEGELIGENCE DURING GMC FACTORY AUTHORIZED WARRANTY REPAIRS CAUSED SEVERAL PARTS NOT TO BE REPLACED. ABSENCE OF PARTS CAUSED SEVERING OF FUEL LINES. ATOMIZED FUEL SPRAYED ACROSS 2/3 OF UNDERCARRIAGE & WITHIN 6 INCHES TO 1 FOOT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK
Jun 13, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
May 14, 2001
+ 12 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
12 complaints
WHILE STOPPING AT A LIGHT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, AND THE STANDING VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE BURNS TO BOTH OF HER ARMS. *AK
Dec 14, 2004
THE WIRING ON THE AIR BAG MODULE HAD CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH THE 4WD. CANNOT SHIFT FROM 2WD HIGH TO 4WD LOW OR VICE VERSA. VEHICLE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. ACCELERATOR NEEDS TO BE PRESSED VERY HARD TO GET TO 35MPH. HAD INFORMED DEALERSHIP OF PROBLEM. HAD INFORMED THE MECHANIC OF THE 4WD PROBLEM, AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY HAD FAILED. MECHANIC CLAIMED PROBLEM LIKE THAT WHEN VEHICLE FIRST BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL. MECHANIC INDICATED REPAIRS ON HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLE WERE NOT DONE. RECALL ON WIPERS AND BALL JOINTS WERE NOT DONE. RECALL REPAIR ON AIR BAG MODULE WAS DONE BUT CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH 4WD. RECALLS 99I006000 AND 99V193000.*AK
Jul 14, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED . *AK
Jul 07, 2003
IN A SIDE COLLISON NONE OFTHE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK
Jun 28, 2002
WAS BROADSIDED & SPUN AROUND AND FRONT END HIT CEMENT TRUCK. DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. HAD SOME INJURIES & BRUISES. NO EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT. INADEQUATE BRAKES CONTRIBUTED TO THE SEVERITY OF THE COLLISION. *AK
Aug 16, 1999
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
10 complaints
(1)NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE. (2)ON NUMEROUS OCASSIONS WHILE BRAKING THE BRAKES MADE A BUZZING SOUND AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, LOSING BRAKING POWER. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED A FEW MAJOR ACCIDENTS. I'VE RESEARCHED AND DISCOVERED THERE IS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT GMC DEALERSHIPS SAYS THERE IS NOT. (3) NOT FIXED, DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG.*AK
Jan 03, 2005
DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS A BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO ABS MALFUNCTION,CALLED THE GMC NUMBER AND THEY SAID THAT WHILE THEY HAVE THE PROBLEM ON RECORD ,IT CANT BE FIXED UNLESS I PAY OUT OF POKET EXPENSES DUE TO THERE POLICY LIMITS COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM TOBE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER UP TO 2002. *AK
Nov 08, 2004
THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE FAILED, CAUSING THE ABS TO BE INOPERABLE. *SLC
Dec 29, 2000
ON 5/27/98, I WAS IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN WHICH I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE I HIT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND WHEN I PUT ON THE BRAKES MY VEHICLE SLID THREE CAR LENGTHS (LEAVING SKID MARKS ON THE PAVEMENT) AND STOPPED WHEN I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE SLIDING WAS INTENSE AND THE SMOKE SO THICK THAT I THOUGHT MY VEHICLE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. I FELT AT THE TIME THAT THE ABS SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED, AND I MENTIONED THIS TO THE POLICE OFFICER AT THE SCENE. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL GMC DEALER FOR COLLISION REPAIRS, I ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THEY INDICATED THAT THERE WERE NOT ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE REASON I AM FILING THIS CLAIM IS BECAUSE I AM A VERY CAREFUL DRIVER WHO HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. UP TO THIS POINT IN TIME I HAD A PERFECT DRIVING RECORD. THE POLICE RECORD INDICATES THAT I TOLD THE POLICE OFFICER THAT I WAS "UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME". THIS ACCIDENT HAS TARNISHED MY PERFECT DRIVING RECORD AND AS A RESULT OF THIS MY INSURANCE RATES HAVE INCREASED. AS A SIDE NOTE, I HAVE HAD THE DEALER FIX THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH (UNDER WARRANTY) ON TWO OCCASIONS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SWITCH FROM 2 WHEEL DRIVE TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE.
Aug 16, 2000
DRIVING NORTH ON HY 101 NORTH OF BAY CITY , WEATHER CLEAR , ROAD DRY AT 2:30 PM , NEW TIRES. P/U TRUCK STOPPED DEAD IN FRONT OF ME TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I THOUGHT I HAD ENOUGH ROOM TO COMPLETLY STOP AND APPLIED MY BREAKS WITH FIRM STEADY PRESSURE BUT RAN INTO THE REAR OF THE P/U. NO DAMAGE TO HIM BUT HIS TRAILER HITCH AND STEEL BUMPER DAMAGED MY FRONT END. CONTACTED LOCAL GMC DEALER AND HE SAID THE GMC RECALL ON THE ABS DID NOT PERTAIN TO MY VEHICAL. I FEEL THAT MAYBE IT SHOULD.
Oct 30, 1999
+ 5 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
9 complaints
CONSUMER STATED THE RADIO WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB
Jan 30, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE RADIO WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB
Jan 30, 2002
THE COMPRESSOR AND CONVERTER COIL BURNED OUT WHEN USING THE AIR CONDITIONER . *AK
Jul 27, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
Sep 02, 1997
STEREO FAILED TWICE.
Aug 15, 1997
+ 4 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
8 complaints
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MOLDING PIECE ON DRIVERS SIDE WIPER ARM IS LOOSE AND RATTLES, NEW SCREWS WERE INSTALLED ON COWL OF LEFT FRONT OUTER MOLDING. *TT
Oct 31, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE STRESS FRACTURE ON FLOOR PAN BEHIND DRIVER'S SEAT EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY 18 INCHES FROM DOWN CURVERTURE TO THEW DRIVE SHAFT HUMP. THIS VEHICLE IS BEING USED AS A POLICE CAR.*AK
Apr 30, 2001
LEFT REAR DOOR PANEL REPLACED, WRONG PANEL INSTALLED AT FACTORY. MJS
May 13, 1999
DOOR RATTLES DUE TO TRIM AND ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. MJS
May 13, 1999
TAILGATE TOP CENTER PLASTIC TRIM PANEL IS SPLIT, REPLACEMENT NECESSARY. MJS
May 06, 1999
+ 3 more complaints for this component
TIRES
6 complaints
SPARE FULL SIZE TIRE FELL OFF FROM UNDER CAR-ONTO ROAD WHILE DRIVING.*AK
Jul 08, 2003
TIRE EXPLODED WHILE THE JIMMIE WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY, 15 MINUTES AFTER A 3 MILE TRIP. AN 8 INCH TEAR RESULTED BETWEEN THE BEAD AND SIDEWALL. FRAYED TIRE CORD WAS SEEN ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TEAR. TIRE WAS PROPERLY INFLATED TO 32 LBS. TIRE WAS ON DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE OF JIMMIE. EXPLOSION WAS HEARD BY 3 PERSONS FROM BEHIND THE BUILDING WHO INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY. 4 TIRES HAD BEEN PURCHASED TOGETHER IN JUNE 1999 AND HAD <20,000 MILES OF SERVICE. NO OFF ROAD OR ROUGH SERVICE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED BY THE TIRES. DEALER AND UNIROYAL HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER'S POSITION IS THAT TIRE CANNOT BE DEFECTIVE SINCE IT HELD AIR FOR 2 YEARS. UNIROYAL'S APPEAL POSITION IS TO VISIT A SECOND UNIROYAL DEALERSHIP. MY POSITION IS THAT TIRES WHICH EXPLOSIVELY DECOMPRESS ARE, BY DEFINITION, DEFECTIVE. IS THERE AN INDEPENDENT BODY TO HAVE THIS TIRE EVALUATED FOR DEFECTS? CAN TIRES EXPLOSIVELY DECOMPRESS WITHOUT BEING CONSIDERED DEFECTIVE BY EITHER DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION?*AK (DOT NUMBER: P1096FD7 TIRESIZE: P235/70R15)
Sep 07, 2001
TIRES REPLACED, DUE TO SIDE WALL BEING DEFECTIVE.
Sep 02, 1997
SIDE WALL ON TIRE DEFECTIVE.
Aug 15, 1997
TIRES WORE OUT PREMATURELY.
Mar 04, 1997
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES. *JB
Aug 08, 2003
NONE
Oct 05, 2002
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE BROKEN INSTRUMENT PANEL ACCESSORY SWITCH SLOT COVER, WATER SLOSHING SOUND HEARD COMING FROM PASSENGER SIDE UNDER DASH. *TT
Oct 31, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Oct 27, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 26, 2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. *TT
Oct 31, 2001
THE THROTTLE STICKS IN THE IDLE POSTITION AND REQUIRES CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO OVERCOME. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE BINDING APPEARS TO BE IN THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY.
Jul 20, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES THROTTLE STUCK AT 80-85 MPH UPHILL, VEHICLE STARTED TO FLY AT THE TOP OF THE HILL. STATE TROOPER HAS ON RECORD, CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, DEALER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
Nov 12, 1998
THE GAS PEDAL STICKS.
Mar 04, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SD
May 22, 1996
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LATCH NO LONGER WORKS. IT FAILED SUDDENLY. *LA
Oct 20, 2003
WHILE LOCKING CHILDREN IN REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LOCK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE OF THE BELT TO LOCK WAS DUE TO DEFECT BUT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE DECLINED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *YH
Jan 29, 2001
FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FAILED. MJS
May 13, 1999
SEAT BELT FAILED.
Jan 22, 1997
WHEELS
4 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SCREECHING NOISE INTERMITTENTLY. *TT
Oct 31, 2001
3 OF THE 5 LUGS:NUTS FAILED SUDDENLY, CAUSING SERIOUS VIBRATION. *AK
Oct 12, 1998
4 OF THE 5 LUGS: NUTS:BOLTS ON THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL FAILED. *AK
Feb 04, 1998
WHEN VEHICLE IS STEERED TO THE LEFT, LEFT FRONT WHEEL RUBS AGAINST FRAME.
Aug 01, 1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
THE CENTER HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT, OR THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, HAS GONE OUT CAUSING ME TO BE REJECTED FOR AN INSPECTION STICKER. THIS IS AN LED LIGHT MOUNTED ON THE REAR GLASS, NOT ROOF, AND THE RUBBER GASKET AND SCREWS HOLDING THE UNIT IN PLACE ARE DEFECTIVE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. THE REPLACEMENT UNIT IS APPROXIMATELY $100.00, IF IT COULD BE REMOVED. IN 30 DAYS, I WILL BE UNABLE TO DRIVE MY 1996 GMC JIMMY, 4.3L, ON THE ROAD LEGALLY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL PARTS DEALERS, MECHANIC, AND AUTO DEALERS THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE.*AK
Jan 26, 2005
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
Jan 03, 2003
TURN SIGNAL ARM DEFECTIVE.
Feb 12, 1997
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD OVER FIRST GEAR, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES UP. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Nov 20, 2001
VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD INTO GEARS, AND CONSUMER CAN FEEL THE TIRES GRAB ON PAVEMENT. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON DEPENDING ON WEATHER, IF IT'S COOL VEHICLE IS OKAY. PROBLEM STARTED A FEW WEEKS AGO.*AK
Sep 07, 2001
A MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED WITHIN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM WHICH HAS CAUSED VEHICLE NOT TO MOVE WHEN SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT SYSTEM WAS OPERATING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Jan 19, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR. CONSUMER STATES TEH VEHICLE IDLES TOO FAST, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED. *TT
Oct 31, 2001
ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR. CONSUMER STATES TEH VEHICLE IDLES TOO FAST, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED. *TT
Oct 31, 2001
ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR. CONSUMER STATES TEH VEHICLE IDLES TOO FAST, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED. *TT
Oct 31, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WHEN TURNING A CORNER AT 15 MPH, APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND ABS SYSTEM KICKED IN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE. ALSO, POWER BRAKE SYSTMEM WENT AND TRANSMISSION WENT FAILED. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. *AK
Jul 26, 1999
AT APPROXIMATELY 14,000 MPH, EXPERIENCED LACK OF ADEQUATE BRAKES. AT 17895, BRAKES SQUEALED AND FADED. DEALER EXPLAINED TO CONSUMER THAT TRUCK WAS ONLY DESIGNED TO CARRY 6, 200 LBS AS TOTAL VEHICLE WEIGHT. THE TRUCK'S EMPTY WEIGHT WAS 4850 LBS. WHEN A FULL TANK OF FUEL WAS ADDED, IT INCREASED THE TOTAL WEIGHT TO 5100 LBS. THIS ONLY LEFT 1100 LBS AND NO PASENGERS' LUGGAGE WAS ADDED. WITH 5 ADULTS IN THE TRUCK, THE VEHICLE WAS OVERLOADED. THIS AFFECTED THE BRAKING CAPACITY. ALSO REPLACED LEAKING AXLE ASSEMBLY SEAL. *AK
Dec 05, 1997
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, PUMPED BRAKES, RETURNED TO NORMAL. FURTHER DOWN ROAD, PEDAL AGAIN WENT TO FLOOR, VEHICLE SPUN AROUND, COULD HAVE CAUSED CRASH, ACCORDING TO DEALER, WATER GOT INTO BRAKE LINE; ALSO ALL WHEEL DRIVESHAFT LOCKED, CAUSING FRONT TIRES TO LOCK UP. *AK CONSUMER STATES TIRES LOCKED UP ABOUT 4 OR 5 TIMES WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO VEER FROM LANE TO LANE. *SLC
Aug 11, 1997
SEATS
2 complaints
CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT FRONT OUTSIDE LEATHER SEAT WAS CRACKED.*JB
Jan 30, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT FRONT OUTSIDE LEATHER SEAT WAS CRACKED.*JB
Jan 30, 2002
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
2 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEEL SQUEAKS, DEALER REPACKED THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND LUBED THE WHEEL STOPS. *TT
Oct 31, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEEL SQUEAKS, DEALER REPACKED THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND LUBED THE WHEEL STOPS. *TT
Oct 31, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
HAD JUST PLACED VEHICLE IN CRUISE CONTROL. INADVERTENTLY PUSHED SHIFT TOO FAR INTO NEUTRAL. THIS CAUSED ENGINE TO ROAR & NOT LEAVE CRUISE CONTROL. APPLIED BRAKES QUICKLY & VEHICLE WENT INTO A SKID. ABS DID NOT WORK. HIT AN EMBANKMENT & ROLLED OVER. ENGINE WAS DISCONNECTED.*AK
Oct 04, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES. DRIVER HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTREMELY HARD IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO CRASH AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. ALSO, BRAKES ARE NOISY WHEN APPLIED ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS AND SKID. *ML
Aug 02, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
RECALL 99V193000/ABS. RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED AFTER AN ACCIDENT. WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60 MPH APPLIED BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION DUE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLING IN FRONT, AS APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE CONTINUED ON, EVEN AFTER PUMPING BRAKES THREE TIMES. VEHICLE CONTINUED UNTIL HITTING OTHER VEHICLE'S REAR BUMPER. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONACTED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Aug 07, 2000
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP AT SPEEDS OF 35MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING A COLLISION; IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Mar 17, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK SOMETIMES BUT MORE THEN OFTEN DO NOT WORK. I CALLED GMC AS THERE WAS A RECALL BUT THEY TELL ME MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE RECALL WAS A MONTH BEFORE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. WHY DO I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM BUT I'M NOT PART OF THE RECALL? ON THE BRAKES- IT WAS RECALLED FOR THE ANTILOCK ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE COMPUTER ADJUSTMENT AS PER THE RECALL FIX, THEY SAID IT WAS DONE AND A WEEK LATER, ON THE SAME ROAD IT FIRST HAPPENED TO ME, A LIGHT CHANGED, I HIT THE BRAKES (NOT HARD) AND ANTILOCK KICKED IN AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I ALMOST CRASHED AS MY HEART WENT INTO MY STOMACH. LONG BEFORE THE RECALL, I HAD MY TRUCK INTO GMC MANY TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS AND EVEN WROTE LETTERS THAT DESCRIBE THE RECALL LONG BEFORE I KNOW THERE WAS ONE! GM SAYS MY TRUCK BRAKES ARE FIXED BUT THEY'RE NOT. THE WIPERS THEY WON'T COVER. OTHER THEN THESE PROBLEMS AND THAT THE ENGINE IDLES ROUGH AND IS ROUGH AT LOW SPEEDS, I REALLY LIKE MY JIMMY!!*AK
Jun 02, 2000
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. *AK *YH
Mar 30, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
MOTOR FOR THE REAR WINSHIELD WIPERS HAS FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALSO, OXYGEN SENSOR HAS FAILED , TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED. *AK
Mar 13, 2000
WHILE DRVING VEHICLE ABOUT 50 MPH WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT A REASON. HAPPENED THREE TIMES. ALSO ENGINE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 45 MPH. *AK
Sep 03, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
WE HAVE PAID INCREDABLE REPAIR COSTS FOR THIS LESS THAN FOUR YEARS OLD CAR!( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75R15 )
Oct 03, 1999
THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT CANNOT FIX THE VEHICLE UNTILL 20 DAYS FROM NOW. MEANWHILE THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. DRIVER TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS FROM THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT. *AK
Sep 09, 1997
STEERING
2 complaints
STEERING DOES NOT RETURN PROPERLY.
Sep 11, 1997
WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO CENTER. *SD
Jul 10, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC JIMMY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR CYLINDERS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Sep 11, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
(1)NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE. (2) DOME LIGHT QUIT WORKING WHEN DOORS ARE OPEN. POWER MIRRORS QUIT WORKING. POWER SEATS QUIT WORKING. I CHECKED THE FUSE (A 20 AMP) AND IT WAS BURNED OUT. WHEN I REPLACE THE FUSE IT IMMEDIATELY BLOWS THE FUSE, I'VE TRIED MULTIPLE 20 AMP FUSES AND ALL HAVE INSTANTLY BLOWN WHEN I TRY TO REPLACE IT. I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS A RELATED PROBLEM BUT THE REAR HATCH WILL ALSO NOT OPEN BY PRESSING EITHER THE BUTTON ON THE DASH OR THE BUTTON ON THE TAILGATE. (3) HAVEN'T HAD THE MONEY TO REPAIR THE LAUNDRY LIST OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.*AK
Jan 03, 2005
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
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 CRACKING NOISE. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE SNOW, THE CONSUMER WASN'T ABLE TO USE THE 4WD BECAUSE THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INTERMITTENT, A LOUD CRACKING NOISE HAD COME FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT THE ONLY PROBLEM WAS THE TRANSMISSION WHICH HAD A LEAK AND THE IGNITION SWITCH. *SCC *JB
Sep 23, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
SECOND FAILURE OF BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ON 1996 GMC JIMMY 4WD - ACTUAL MILAGE 38,910. THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY SINCE NEW. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES - NO BETTER."A ROLLING NON-BRAKING NIGHTMARE TO DRIVE !! SECOND ALTERNATOR, 4TH BATTERY, RUST IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,DRIVER'S POWER-WINDOW MOTOR @ 30,000 MILES HIS VEHICLE NEVER BEEN USED "OFF-ROAD.*AK IT IS DRIVEN BY AN OLDER WOMAN TO AND FROM WORK, SHOPPING, & PLEASURE.*AK
Sep 05, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. ENGINE COOLANT HAS BROKEN DOWN AT 60,000 MILES 10/1/2001, 70,000 MILES 6/1/2002, 79,000 1/30/2003 AND HAS BECAME SLUDGE. OWNER'S MANUAL STATES 100,000 MILE MAINTENANCE. DEALER (GMC)WANTS TO REPLACE THERMOSTAT, RADIATOR, HEATER CORE AT MY EXPENSE. SYSTEM HAS BEEN SUPER FLUSHED, CLEANED AND NEW DEX-COOL COOLANT PER DEALER RECOMMENDATIONS. DEALER EVEN STATES COOLANT IS BAD. GMC STATES IIT IS MY FAULT.
Jan 31, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO A DEFECT IN IDLER ARM / LOWER BALL JOINTS. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
Jul 08, 2002
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
THERE WAS A RECALL OF 96 GMC JIMMY'S FOR INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM UPPER: BALL JOINTS. WE WERE ADVISED THAT OURS WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AT 53918 MILES ON JAN. 8 2002. THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH 2 FRONT TIRES THAT WERE WORN AND VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINT PROBLEM. ALSO REPLACED WERE: THE BELT TENSIONER, OIL COOLER LINES, WATER AND BELT - AT 54,000 MILES. WE RECEIVED A 168.98 REIMBURSEMENT FROM PONTIAC GMC AS A "GOODWILL ADJUSTMENT"(HALF OF THE BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT CHARGE). THEY NEVER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. PLEASE INCLUDE THIS COMPLAINT ON THIS VEHICLE FOR PROBLEMS WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN A RECALL. DOCUMENTATION OF REPAIRS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THANK YOU. *TS *NLM *DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS**761991
May 16, 2002
STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED IT IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE BECAUSE OF A "FLOATING" SENSATION. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, AND REPLACED VARIOUS COMPONENTS, INCLUDING STEERING BOX/ BALL JOINTS/ IDLER ARM, AND TIRES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
Nov 14, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED. CONSUMER OPENED RADIATOR CAP AND NOTICED THICK MUDDY RUSTY LIQUID INSIDE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT A DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jul 10, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
DURING A REPAIR OF A MAIN SEAL LEAK, MECHANIC REMOVED THE TRANSFER CASE AND DID NOT PUT ALL THE PARTS BACK TOGETHER, A SHORT WHILE LATER, CONSUMER NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL AND AFTER EXAMINATION FOUND THAT AN UNSECURED FUEL LINE HAD VIBRATED AGAINST THE PROTRUDING EDGE OF A BODY SUPPORT BRACE CAUSING IT TO SEVER AND LEAK, DEALER FOUND 2 SUPPORT BRACKETS MISSING AND 2 LARGE STEEL RODS MISSING THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST IN PREVENTING THE TRANSFER FROM CRACKING DURING EXTREME 4-WHEEL CONDITIONS, IF MECHANIC WOULD HAVE PUT ALL PARTS TOGETHER THIS INCIDENT WOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR RENTAL CAR COSTS AND COSTS OF REPAIRS. VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED A POWER STEERING LEAK. *SLC
Jul 03, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST THAT THE ENTIRE 1996 GMC- JIMMY SERIES MADE NEED TO BE RECALLED BECAUSE THE OWNER HAS TO MANY REPAIRS TO BE DONE ON THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICES ENGINE LIGHT COMES VERY OFTEN TO INDICATE REPAIRS ON THE TRUCK AND THEIR ARE TO BE PROBLEMS WITH THIS 1996 JIMMY. I SUGGEST A TOTAL RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE AND THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. IT HAS A VERY BAD BRAKING SYSTEM ABS.*AK
Dec 19, 2000
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
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 $433.00. 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. *AK
Dec 01, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE ABS SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTIONED MANY TIMES. AT FIRST I DID NOT PAY ATTENTION TO IT, BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST LIGHT BRAKE PRESSURE. THEN IT STARTED TO LOOSE PRESSURE AND KEEP GOING FORWARD WHEN STOPPING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND PAID FOR A NEW MASTER CYLINDER. THEN IT STARTED MALFUNCTIONING AGAIN. I CONTACTED THE BBB AND WAS TOLD IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND I HAD TOO MUCH MILAGE. WENT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER UNIT, NO CHARGE. THE IGNITION STARTED LOCKING AND THEY REPAIRED THAT FOR A FEE. IT TOO HAS GONE BACK TO LOCKING WHEN TRYING TO START. SAFETY IS A CONCERN, STILL. *AK
May 18, 2000
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE TAKING A TURN THE LEFT FRONT BALLJOINT SNAPPED OFF. MAKING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IMPOSSIBLE. LEFT TIRE COLLASPED AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNMOVABLE. HAD TO FLATBED THE VEHICLE TO A GARAGE. 2ND PROBLEM-THE TRANSMISSION FEELS AS IT IS SHIFTING INTO REVERSE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 4TH TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. *AK
Apr 13, 2000
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SPEEDOMETER STICKS WHEN DRIVING WITH LIGHTS ON FOR 15 MINUTES OR MORE. DASH GETS VERY HOT UNLESS DASH LIGHTS ARE TURNED TO LOWEST SETTING. WHEN DASH LIGHTS ARE TURNED TO THE LOWEST SETTING, THE SPEEDOMETER BEGINS TO WORK NORMALLY.
Feb 13, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
REAR ENDED BY TRUCK WHICH PROPELLED VEHICLE INTO BACK OF CAMPER. THUS A REAR END COLLISION, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A FRONT END COLLISION. BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS BROKE CAUSING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER TO BE VIOLENTLY SLAMMED INTO THE BACK SEAT AREA. THE DRIVER (ONLY)AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, JUST PRIOR TO BEING REAR ENDED BY THE TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK WHICH WEIGHED 77,000 POUNDS AND WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 75MPH. THE TRUCK DRIVER ADMITTED TO THE POLICE THAT HE NEVER SLOED DOWN OR APPLIED HIS BRAKES. *AK
Jan 08, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
HAVE HAD MANY SMALLER PROBLEMS, TOOK IN FOR ALTERNATOR THEY REPLACE BATTERY COST TO ME $70 MONTH OR SO LATER NEED NEW ALTERNATOR . AND HAD GAUGES CHECKED GAS GAUGE NOT READING TRUE, NEXT WEEK OR SO WINDOW WIPERS START ACTING UP AND STOPPING MID- WINDOW AND WIPER FLUID WONT SPRAY. *AK
Dec 25, 1999
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE WORN DUE RUBBING IN HANGER-SOP. MJS
May 13, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
METAL CHAFING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER HAS REPLACED INJECTOR /FUEL PUMP/OXYGEN SENSOR, AND PURGE VALVE, DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
Dec 01, 1998
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
THE REAR BUSHINGS AND THE SCREWS HAVE RUSTED OUT. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS AND THE BUSHINGS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
May 14, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE STARTER, THE STARTER SOLENOID/THE ELECTRONIC BRAIN IN THE DASH/ THE FUEL FILTER AND THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL OUT. *AK
Jan 06, 1998
SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
THE REAR LEFT SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE FROM THE BELT BUCKLE. WHEN PRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON, AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR OR BRAKE. *AK
Sep 18, 1997
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FOUR CAR PILE-UP. CONSUMER WAS THE FOURTH CAR IN THE PILE-UP, SHE WAS DRIVING APPROX. 55-60 MPH WHEN SHE SKIDDED ABOUT 25 FEET AND CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF CAR AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS INJURED . *AK CONSUMER STATED SEAT BELT SNAPPED AND SHE HIT STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES DUE TO ACCIDENT. *SLC
Aug 28, 1997
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING THE REAR HATCH COMES OPEN . *AK
Feb 03, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES; HE STATES THAT HIS BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN AND HIS VEHICLE HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIS. DRIVER ALSO NOTES THAT THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG , HE NOTES THAT HE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25-30MPH. *AK
Jan 07, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
COMING OFF I-95 ONTO EL CAMINO REAR ABS BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED, UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN/STOP, WENT THROUGH RED LIGHT AND HIT STREET LIGHT POLE THEN ADDITIONAL AUTOMOBILE; BEARINGS GREASE LEAKS OUT OF HUBS ONTO RIMS. *AK
Dec 05, 1996
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A STRONG VIBRATION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT (65) MPH. NOT SURE IF THE PROBLEM IS COMING FROM THE TIRES OR THE DRIVETRAIN.*AK
Oct 30, 1996
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
VEHICLE WNADERS OFF ROAD/STEERING FEELS SPONGY/SLUGGISH AND STUCK ENGINE VALVE, CAUSING ENGINE TO CLATTER. *AK
Sep 18, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
WHEN PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IN ORDER TO STOP. IT SEEMS TO BE VERY SOFT. ALSO EXPERIENCING A DELAY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON ONCE. PROBLEM STARTED AFTER REAR END WAS REPLACED.*AK
Aug 06, 1996
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