1996 GMC Jimmy fuel system, gasoline problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1996 GMC Jimmy — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“During a repair of a main seal leak, mechanic removed the transfer case and did not put all the parts back together, a short while later, consumer noticed a strong fuel smell and after examination found that an unsecured fuel line had vibrated against the protruding edge of a body support brace…”
filed Aug 28, 2001
“Negeligence during gmc factory authorized warranty repairs caused several parts not to be replaced. Absence of parts caused severing of fuel lines. Atomized fuel sprayed across 2/3 of undercarriage & within 6 inches to 1 foot of catalytic converter. *ak”
filed Jun 20, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 17 | 8% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 11 | 8% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 29 | 6% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 14 | 6% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 1 | 1% |
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.