1996 GMC JIMMY Tires Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 1996 GMC JIMMY
6 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC JIMMY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
#899073
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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
#751837
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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...
#721427
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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
#520993
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TIRES REPLACED, DUE TO SIDE WALL BEING DEFECTIVE.
#515346
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TIRES WORE OUT PREMATURELY.
#802390
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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
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 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
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