1996 GMC Jimmy engine and engine cooling problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 GMC Jimmy — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving down I-65 going to work, 70 mph. I looked in my rear view mirror and notice a large amount of smoke coming from my 1995, gmc jimmy, 104000 miles. I looked at my gauges and saw that I had no oil pressure and the check engine light was on. Fortunately I was right at an exit. I got off…”
filed May 15, 2007
“Radiator sludge/corrosion. Flushed radiator and replaced thermostat. Sludge reappeared and corroded thermostat again. Replaced radiator and over flow tank plus all hoses. Sludge and corrosion reappearing again. *jb”
filed Nov 19, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 10 | 10% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 25 | 12% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 38 | 14% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 76 | 15% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 28 | 8% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 14 | 6% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 GMC Jimmy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.