10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 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.

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1996 GMC Jimmy engine problems

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1996 GMC Jimmy Owner Comments

problem #6

Sep 122002

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles

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

I have replaced the serpentine belt on 7/25/97,10/23/98, 8/2/99, 10/25,99, 10/19/00, and 9/14/01 have replaced the belt tensioner on 10/23/98, 8/2/99, 9/14/01. Why do these two items have to be replaced so often" is there some other problem causing this"

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #5

Aug 082001

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Consumer stated corrosion had built up in the cooling system, there was a tsb published concerning a problem with the factory installed antifreeze called dexcool, also the serpentine belt and tensioner were replaced.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #4

Aug 082001

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Consumer stated corrosion had built up in the cooling system, there was a tsb published concerning a problem with the factory installed antifreeze called dexcool, also the serpentine belt and tensioner were replaced.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #3

Aug 151997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles

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

Engine noise due to belt failure.

- Aliso Viej, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 021997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Engine belt failed, causing noise from engine.

- Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 201997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Serpentine belt broke, causing a complete loss of power steering.

- Canoga Park, CA, USA

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