10.0

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

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problem #5

Feb 201998

Jimmy

  • miles
During a repair of a main seal leak, mechanic removed the transfer case and did not put all the parts back together, a short while later, consumer noticed a strong fuel smell and after examination found that an unsecured fuel line had vibrated against the protruding edge of a body support brace causing it to sever and leak, dealer found 2 support brackets missing and 2 large steel rods missing that are designed to assist in preventing the transfer from cracking during extreme 4-wheel conditions, if mechanic would have put all parts together this incident would not have occurred, consumer is requesting reimbursement for rental car costs and costs of repairs. Vehicle also experienced a power steering leak.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #4

May 242001

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Negeligence during GMC factory authorized warranty repairs caused several parts not to be replaced. Absence of parts caused severing of fuel lines. Atomized fuel sprayed across 2/3 of undercarriage & within 6 inches to 1 foot of catalytic converter.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #3

May 082001

Jimmy

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- El Dorado, AR, USA

problem #2

Feb 152001

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel smell is being released into cab of vehicle. Consumer was told by dealership vehicle was not a part of any recall. Consumer replaced fuel line at his expense.

- Carrolton, TX, USA

problem #1

Nov 161996

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel pressure line clip broke twice, causing gas leak.

- Bettendorf, IA, USA