1996 GMC Jimmy power train problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 GMC Jimmy — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“(1) there were no events leading up to the failure of my transmission. (2) I came to a dead end street and had to turn around, I put the truck in reverse and it would not move. I managed to get turned around by pushing the truck. The transmission will also not shift into the second or overdrive…”
filed Jan 3, 2005
“Second failure of brake vacuum booster on 1996 gmc jimmy 4wd - actual milage 38,910. The brakes on this vehicle have never worked properly since new. I have had it to the dealership numerous times - no better."a rolling non-braking nightmare to drive !! Second alternator, 4th battery, rust in…”
filed Sep 5, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 11 | 11% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 29 | 14% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 23 | 17% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 30 | 13% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 33 | 12% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 31 | 6% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 4 | 3% |
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.