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1996 GMC JIMMY Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1996 GMC JIMMY

7 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC JIMMY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10190780 |
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...
#10042939 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING, FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE AREA - TOTAL LOSS. *LA
#10009209 |
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
#10004958 |
FAULTY HEATER CORE THAT IS PLUGGED BY DEXACOOL ANTIFREEZE
#564181 |
CONSUMER STATED THE GAUGE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.*JB
#564181 |
CONSUMER STATED THE GAUGE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.*JB
#785760 |
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF ERRATICE OPERATION OF THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. *TT

Other 1996 GMC JIMMY Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 129 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 35 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 28 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 17 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 14 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 13 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 13 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 11 complaints Unknown Or Other 11 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 9 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 7 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 5 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplylow Pressure Warningswitch 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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