10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,280 miles

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problem #5

Feb 282014

Jimmy

  • 210,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 GMC Jimmy. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front suspension. The steering was difficult to maneuver when turning the vehicle. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. An independent mechanic stated that the front end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

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problem #4

Oct 212005

Jimmy

  • 51,402 miles
The contact owns a 1997 GMC Jimmy. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle flipped over on its passenger side. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the upper and lower ball joints failed, which caused other damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 01V200000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint), although the failures were similar. The manufacturer further stated that they were not liable for the repairs. The failure mileage was 51,402.

- Middle Neck, NY, USA

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problem #3

Mar 032003

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Problems with vehicle's ball joints. Mr the consumer heard a sound coming fromt the left front tire area. The radiator, power steering pump, oil cooler lines and engine all leaked.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

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problem #2

Jan 012002

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle suddenly accelerated when idiling. Dealer has been contacted, and has replaced fuel injectors. The heating system malfunctioned due to heating core failure. The A/C was not blowing warm air. There was a clicking noise from the engine area because the power steering pump was leaking fluid. The vehicle leans to the left due to torsion bar out of adjustment. Front left and right axle seals were leaking. Transmission was leaking. Back window had air leak. The rear wiper sticks due to wiper motor failure. Front end makes clunking noise due to ball joint failure. There was clunk noise when shifting into gear due to rear D-shaft and U-joint failures. The intake gasket was leaking and was replaced. The throttle sticks. The serpentine belt failed and was replaced.

- Holland, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 011998

Jimmy

  • miles
Tires pulling. Michelin 23570R15

- Carrollwoo, FL, USA

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