10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1995 GMC Jimmy electrical problems

electrical problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1995 GMC Jimmy:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

1995 GMC Jimmy Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 292000

Jimmy

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was parked inside of employee parking lot. Consumer got into T vehicle and turn it on, and there was black smoke coming from steering column. He could smell it, and he got out of vehicle. Took key out of the ignition, and car was still parked. GMC dealership has been notified at this time.

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 041999

Jimmy

  • miles
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. 112198 (see 030998): Windshield wiper motor assembly replaced @ independent facility/hard starting also noted (see 033199). 022399: Egr valve replaced @ dealer but 0699-code 32 on computer @ independent facility (egr valve); dealer advised central port injector leaking (see 070396). 033199: Central port injector replaced again, @ independent facility (originally replaced 070396, reported faulty 091897, 042098, 112198, 022399). 070499: Anti-lock brakes failed @ 65 mph, resulting in tripped rollover & 3 injuries-vehicle totalled; wheels locked, skidded 300' on straight stretch of road (wet/dry). Injuries included severe lacerations from broken glass, contusions, seat belt burn @ neck (seat belts non-adjustable), and abrasions. Manufacturer has been contacted (072299).

- Houston, TX, USA

Not what you are looking for?