5.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,891 miles

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1996 GMC Jimmy transmission problems

transmission problem

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1996 GMC Jimmy Owner Comments

problem #10

Dec 312004

Jimmy 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

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

(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.

- Pacific, MO, USA

problem #9

Aug 232003

Jimmy 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,910 miles
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. It is driven by an older woman to and from work, shopping, & pleasure.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #8

Jul 162003

Jimmy 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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. 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.

- Berlin, CT, USA

problem #7

Nov 012001

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Automatic transmission shifts hard over first gear, and engine check light comes up. Dealer has yet to be contatced.

- Ann Harbour, MI, USA

problem #6

Oct 292000

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #5

Aug 152001

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Pennville, IN, USA

problem #4

Jan 142001

Jimmy 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

We had the 4 wheel drive high repaired 1 1/2 year ago, then it would not engage in the 4 wheel drive high again. They found another part when out in the motor causing it not to go into the 4 wheel drive high. Each time it costs us $700 or more for the repairs. We also had to repair the transmission last year, which costs us $1600 to repair!

- Albany, OR, USA

problem #3

Sep 202000

Jimmy 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
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.

- Jackson , MS, USA

problem #2

Nov 211996

Jimmy

  • miles
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.

- Richardson, TX, USA

problem #1

Sep 251996

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving transmission shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

- Milton, PA, USA

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