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I have a 1995 GMC Jimmy that has a number of problems with the egr system clogging up and the service engine soon light coming on plus the anti-lock system not working at all right now as the mechanic said the sensors need to be replaced.I bought the vehicle with 49,000 miles on it and had numerous problems with it since then.
Egr valve keeps getting clogged with debris from catalytic converter causing truck to run rough and stall. When valve is stuck open brakes also fail. This has been an ongoing problem since I purchased the used vehicle in 5/00. It only had 68,000 mi. I received a recall notice but it had limit of 75,000 mi and I had 78,000 when I received it and the dealer would only fix it if I paid for it. I know there is a replacement kit because they told me there was. They said that some kind of screen needs to be fitted to keep pieces of carbon buildup from being sucked into to egr valve from the converter. This seems like an easy and simple fix. Everyone I talk to who has the same engine has the same problem. I am appalled that manufactures can put a mileage limit on their recalls! especially when brakes are involved. After looking through your list and I've seen how many complaints you have on file about this problem why isn't anything being done!! does someone have to die to get your attention! I pray everytime my truck starts acting up that me and my 9-yr. Old daughter get somewhere safe before we have an accident. This is not right. You are our only hope. Please do something to make GM correct this problem before someone dies.
Pontiac - GMC notice G98066 states a possible failure of the linear exhaust gas recirculation (legr) valve. It clearly states the failure except for the loss of brakes. When the valve sticks open vacuum is lost which causes sudden loss of the power brakes. This has occured 3 times. They will only repair or replace the value which is the result but not the cause. I would like two things: 1) a new notice to all owners about the break loss and 2) a correction of the problem ( which I.'m told requires the intake manafold to be removed & cleaned.
Vehicle ran rough and stalled. Engine light came on when sitting still. Problem has been since 1996. Egr valve has been replaced 4 times and cleaned once. Manufacturer sent a warranty letter out for service regarding the egr valve, however consumer never received the original.
- Loxahattchee, FL, USA
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A recall for the linear exhaust gas recirculation valve. Consumer has expierenced rough idle/ engine surge, and loss of brakes. When losing power there are no brakes.
We purchased this vehicle in December 1996, the egr valve has failed five separate times (was replaced only once under warranty) and we've just recently replaced the transmission. I consider myself fortunate that no one has been hurt when the egr valve fails as we have no warning and lose all brake function.
I have done a lot of research on this problem, and the faulty design of the egr valve system on this motor, leads to senseless frequent need to be removed and cleaned due to carbon chunks causing the valve to stick open (about every 500 miles). When this occurs (without warning)the brake system almost completely fails, (albeit at low speeds), and we have the added danger of having to frequently repair this problem on the side of the road, (amidst traffic), or be subject to monthly towing and repair bills. This is a rediculous problem, and I beleive that a fix for this problem should be devised by GM, and applied to all GM vehicles that have the vortec 4.3 V6 engine, and electronic egr valve.
Engine check light was coming on at 30,000 miles. At 77,000 miles egr valve was replaced. Then, less than 25,000 miles later egr valve needed to be replaced again. Vehicle was running very rough/ stalling at lights, eventually no brakes and a horrible smell when door was opened. Dealer knew there was a problem but has not rectified it.
Engine stalls intermittently and continually due to clogging of egr valve. Egr valve was cleaned on two occasions, and replaced on one occasion by dealer and independent repair shop. But problem still occurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Egrvalue sticks, mechanic blew out line, and cleaned, dealership will not replaced value even with copy of form-G98066 7 year warranty, requesting reimbursement of $924.06 for dealer charge 1st service, 2nd service changed fuel filter $126 : other mechanic service for same problem $150 dated from August of 2000- December 2000. Response and help will be appreciated..........I would like my money back.
Consumer replaced egr valve prior to recall notice and is again having problems with vehicle surging and sputtering, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
With the first event they replaced-battery nad serb belt. The next event happened 2 months later. The next event occurred when the engine began to run so roughly that the brakes would barely stop the car. That time they replacedan egr valve. Within the week a third event occured. The car wouldn't start because of a dead battery. The problems were finally traced to a leaking battery and corroded battery cable. So far I haves spent a total of $935.86 having the things fixed that eventually was traced to the battery/battery cable leakage
There was a factory recall on the egr valve. We have no replaced this valve 2 times is 1 1/2 years. We were told the recall will not apply this time. There has to be a larger problem that causes this to happen.
Carbon build up in the system has had me to have the egr valves replaced and vacuumed out 3 times. The whole fuel injection system was replaced in Jan 2000 and it is doing it again. Rear center seat belts will not lock on occasions. Oil lines continuously leak
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- Adams, WI, USA