1996 GMC Jimmy air bags problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1996 GMC Jimmy — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While stopping at a light consumer's vehicle was rear ended, and the standing vehicle was pushed into a vehicle head on. The air bag deployed, and caught on fire. Driver sustained severe burns to both of her arms. *ak”
filed Dec 14, 2004
“The wiring on the air bag module had caused problems with the 4wd. Cannot shift from 2wd high to 4wd low or vice versa. Vehicle not functioning properly. Accelerator needs to be pressed very hard to get to 35mph. Had informed dealership of problem. Had informed the mechanic of the 4wd problem, and…”
filed Jul 14, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 7 | 7% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 9 | 7% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 35 | 7% |
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.