3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,500 miles

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problem #2

May 152000

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles
I purchased a 1995 GMC Jimmy with 37,000 miles in 1997. I started having problems with it shifting around 50,000 miles. I had never towed anything with it. I had the transmission fluid and filter changed to see if it would help. The dipstick was rusted very badly and the fluid was milky and burned. I had a transmission shop check it that told me it needed an electronic shift control module. I had it replaced but it didn't help. At 67,000 miles the transmission failed completely. I purchased a goodwrench transmission from a dealership in my town thinking this would be the best thing to do because it had a 3 year 50,000 mile warranty. The transmission cost $1350 and the installation cost $100. This was a reputable transmission shop. I also removed the radiator and had it completely rodded out and the transmission cooler replaced to make sure everything was ok. At 104,000 miles, approximately 40,000 miles on the goodwrench transmission, it started shifting badly. I had the fluid and filter changed again. Same thing, dipstick very rusted and fluid milky and burned. I contacted the dealership and my warranty had run out by exactly one month. I contacted the GM corporation and was told there was nothing could be done. I have driven the vehicle having to let out of the throttle in order for it to shift from first to second gear until now. Now this transmission has completely failed. I changed the fluid and filter myself this time to see if it might work. The fluid was burned again with only about 8 or 9 thousand miles on it. I began researching and have found a lot of owners having the same exact problems as I have had. I have been told GM has come out with a new valve body to fix this problem. This tells me that they know there was a defect in the first place. If you go to www.thecomplaintstation.com you will find many other owners with the same problem as me. Larry rogers, 707 claire St., gadsden, al. 35901, (H)256-546-2502

- Gadsden, AL, USA

problem #1

Aug 091995

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front train failed. Nlm

- San Juan, PR, USA