Table 1 shows 19 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1996 GMC Jimmy. The number one most common problem is related to the radiator (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (eleven problems).
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. Read details...
My 1996 GMC Jimmy began blowing cold air last winter. We had the radiator flushed and refilled with dexcool. The company told us the dexcool had turned to a sludge and damaged the thermostat. The thermostat was replaced as well. Read details...
There was a recall of 96 GMC Jimmy's for independent front control arm upper: ball joints. We were advised that ours was not included in the recall. We experienced this problem at 53918 miles on Jan. 8 2002. Read details...