7.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,485 miles

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problem #6

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

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problem #5

Oct 202001

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Failure of brake booster make vehicle difficult to stop was concerned until I was able to get the car to the dealer for repairs. Dealer said he has seen alot of these vehicles come in with this failure.

- Bristol, RI, USA

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problem #4

Jun 232000

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Brake booster went completely out, causing poor braking ability. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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problem #3

Aug 181999

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The power brake booster malfunctioned, causing very little braking, which may have caused a crash. Same problem as the investigation # PE99024.

- Highland Park, IL, USA

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problem #2

Apr 121999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Vacuum brake booster leaked causing brake failure.

- Painted Po, NY, USA

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problem #1

Mar 241999

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
This is the second Jimmy I drive (too loyal for my own good.) the first one a 1995. Also had a booster failure at around 40,000+ miles (luckily I was able to coast on that occasion to a full stop without causing any damage to anyone. This one a 1996 has failed, like clockwork, at 45,000 miles.

- Pinecrest, FL, USA

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