Ten problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1996 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. The lower ball joints were replaced along with 2 front tires that were worn and very dangerous because of the ball joint problem. Also replaced were: the belt tensioner, oil cooler lines, water and belt - at 54,000 miles. We received a 168. 98 reimbursement from pontiac GMC as a "goodwill adjustment"(half of the ball joint replacement charge). They never acknowledge that this vehicle should have been included in the recall. Please include this complaint on this vehicle for problems which should have been included in a recall. Documentation of repairs available if needed. Thank you. *dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut-over to artemis**761991.
Consumer stated corrosion had built up in the cooling system, there was a TSB published concerning a problem with the factory installed antifreeze called dexcool, also the serpentine belt and tensioner were replaced.
Consumer stated corrosion had built up in the cooling system, there was a TSB published concerning a problem with the factory installed antifreeze called dexcool, also the serpentine belt and tensioner were replaced.
Pulley mount broke completely off and caused engine failure. Dealer notified and made repairs. The cast aluminium arm and pulley assembly breaking caused power steering and water pump falures.
Idler pulley failed.
Engine belt failed, causing noise from engine.
Engine noise due to belt failure.
Serpentine belt broke, causing a complete loss of power steering.
I have replaced the serpentine belt on 7/25/97,10/23/98, 8/2/99, 10/25,99, 10/19/00, and 9/14/01 have replaced the belt tensioner on 10/23/98, 8/2/99, 9/14/01. Why do these two items have to be replaced so often? is there some other problem causing this?.
Vehicle exhibiting engine noise at highway speed, engine idling too fast, engine misfire, no start condition resulting in a jump, spark knock, customer also stated that on several occasions the service engine soon light illuminates, the tension belt and tensioner had to be replaced.