10.0

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

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problem #3

Feb 272003

Jimmy 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The paint of the car is chipping, the electical is not working (brake lights, turn signals, and interior lights), the windshield wipers are not working (motor), and the fuses keep breaking, and the seat beal buckles are not working as well.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #2

Nov 272001

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, transmission malfunctions and will not go into reverse or overdrive. Also, transmission fluid became thick. Consumer states now she is experiencing problems with the radiator losing coolant.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #1

Jan 012000

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission has a history of "shifting hard" between 1st and 2nd, especially when warm. During a routine oil change, mechanic noticed a "rusted trans dip stick". though protested by GM as a defect, extended warenty covered. I had to go elsewhere for trans flush, dealer did not have equipment. Problem persists through 2000. Trasmission overheated on hwy causing overflow and slipage. Dealer found "rust in radiator" and "debrise in trans". had to replace radiator/flush engine and trans. At my expense 1/2001. Now, with warmer weather, trans. Oil is "varnished" and shift hard between 1 & 2nd again just 5000 miles later. Engine lite on. Found multible simular complaints at www.thecomplaintstation.com/G/gm_toc.htm. GM is not recognizing what appears to be an expensive, chronic problem with transmission and associated cooling components. I am not prepared to spend another $1-$2K on a $30K that has been well cared for when GM knows about these problems. I called GM customer relations and sent letters to GM directors and got no intellect or sympathy assigned to my case. Please read the web site, there are many cases of 1995-1997 Jimmy/S10/Blazer with the exact symptoms.

- Benson, NC, USA