10.0

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

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problem #37

Mar 172004

Jimmy

  • miles
When driving the vehicle in the rain the windshield wipers failed. This caused the consumer to pull off the road. The consumer will have the dealership inspect the vehicle.

- Shaw, MS, USA

problem #36

Jan 012003

Jimmy 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,000 miles
1995 GMC Jimmy sls 4 door 4WD vortec 4.3 L V6. We have had this thing for 7 years and nothing I have ever owned has taught me more about being a "shadetree" mechanic! the list is as follows, break booster replaced 2 times. Egr valve replaced 3 times. Front brakes replaced at least 12 times (they fail every 1500 to 1800 miles!) back hatch wont open. Both set of wipers, front and back do not work( safety issue!) engine overheats. Water pump replaced 2 times. Thermostat replaced 3 times. Lights flicker as if the altenator is going bad, (resulting in police asking me to check into this.) battery replaced 4 times (average life of new battery, 4 years!) transmission shifts very hard when engine is cool/ hot! starting to see rust in trans, dipstick. Sometimes cant shift from 2 wd to 4 wd and when able, transfer case makes clicking sound. This is not a phony complaint! I need help with this as I never see a recall, warranty is out and I cant afford to take it in. I don't think I left any thing out, but im sure my wife will let me know. You can give my name to who ever when ever if it will help us fix this situation.

- Pueblo West, CO, USA

problem #35

Dec 152002

Jimmy

  • miles
The windshield wipers intermittent. There was a buzzing sound.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #34

Jul 152002

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers work only intermittently. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN. Recall is 98V150001.

- Paramus, NJ, USA

problem #33

Aug 182001

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers work only when they want to.

- Shelby, AL, USA

problem #32

Jun 151998

Jimmy

  • miles
Windshield wiper failed prior to recall notice 98V-150 during a bad rainstorm and consumer requests reimbursement. Nlm

- Janesville, WI, USA

problem #31

Sep 182000

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Consumer replaced windshield wiper motor and circuit boards to the wiper system prior to recall 98V150001, consumer requests reimbursement.

- Navarre, FL, USA

problem #30

Jul 172000

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Recall repair (98V-150) has not been completed due to dealer problem.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #29

Oct 041999

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Although wiper pulse control module failed and was repaired under campaign 98043 it continues to fail intermitently causing poor visibility. Nlm

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #28

Nov 171999

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Failure of brakes, wipers, radio, rusting, and feul tank (unacceptable).

- Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #27

Dec 051997

Jimmy

  • miles
Wipers work intermittently and wiper assemblley failed prior to the recall (98V-150).

- Rhodes, MI, USA

problem #26

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

problem #25

Jun 231998

Jimmy

  • miles
Cold solder joint in circuit board failed prior to recall notice causing windshield wipers to fail intermittently. Campaign # 98V150000.

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #24

Apr 101999

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers failed during rain.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

problem #23

Jan 261998

Jimmy

  • miles
Windshield wipers failed prior to recall notice: Wiper module and motor replaced, however the pulse control module was recall part and other components were not able to be reimbursed.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #22

Dec 291998

Jimmy

  • miles
Had received recall notice 98V150000. Called dealer. Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed that no parts were available for the windshield wiper wires. Does not know when the parts would become available from the manufacturer. Owner is upset.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #21

Jul 041997

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Numerous problems have arisen since the purchase of the car. The egr valve was replaced at 34000 miles, the O2 sensor was replaced at 35000 miles, the windshield wipers failed before the recall, presently the car can only intermittantly be switched between 4 hi, 4 lo and 2 hi, the air condiitoner went out at 35000 miles, the seat was off track right after purchase, the hydraulic arms for the rear glass get stuck in the up position if left open for more than 5 minutes. The car only has 42000 miles on it and has had a high number of nuisance problems.

- Sylvania, OH, USA

problem #20

Oct 311996

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Windshield wipers intermittently fail.

- New Albany, IN, USA

problem #19

Nov 011997

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers fail when going over bumps in the road.

- Dexter, MI, USA

problem #18

Jun 081998

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
EA97022; windshield wiper failure; sometimes the windshield wipers do not come on. The driver has to pull on the wipers manually before they will come on. The dealer is aware of problem. The problem has not been corrrected.

- Champaign, IL, USA

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