1996 GMC Jimmy problems
Owners have filed 605 complaints about the 1996 GMC Jimmy with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 33.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of visibility at 12.9%.
Complaints605
Crashes67
Fires9
Injuries40
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 33.2% · 201
Visibility 12.9% · 78
Engine and engine cooling 12.1% · 73
Suspension 9.4% · 57
Power train 5.3% · 32
Electrical system 4.8% · 29
Fuel system, gasoline 3.8% · 23
Air bags 2.6% · 16
Severity
Of those complaints, 67 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire, 40 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the GMC Jimmy in this data, 1996 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1995 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 100,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Abs brake problems; while drivng on normal road conditions and applying the brakes, a howling noise came from the brakes. When taken to dealership, dealer stated that brakes were worn out, and needed a right rotor. Both rotors were damaged. The right rotor was replaced and the brake pads were replaced. The left rotor had to be grinded down. There has not been a problem with the brakes system in the last year. Service brakes, hydraulic
On two occasions brakes failed to stop vehicle. Both times vehicle was slowing down for complete stop when a loud high pitch sound came from the vehicle, and brake pedal went down to the floor; vehicle failed to stop. Vehicle was inspected on both occasions. First time, master cylinder was replaced, but it did not solve problem. Currently, vehicle is still in the repair shop. Seeking help from nhtsa. Service brakes, hydraulic
I would like to suggest that the entire 1996 GMC- Jimmy series made need to be recalled because the owner has to many repairs to be done on the vehicle. The services engine light comes very often to indicate repairs on the truck and their are to be problems with this 1996 Jimmy. I suggest a total recall of this vehicle and this vehicle is unsafe to be on the road. It has a very bad braking system abs. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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