Eight problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1996 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Problem started under 100,000 miles. Dt.
No summary provided by consumer.
Throttle linkage stuck and gas paddle stuck to floor. Dealer says there is not problem with the vechile. Regard odi is #515346.
While drving vehicle about 50 mph windshield wipers stopped working without a reason. Happened three times. Also engine went out while driving vehicle about 45 mph.
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 causing it to sever and leak, dealer found 2 support brackets missing and 2 large steel rods missing that are designed to assist in preventing the transfer from cracking during extreme 4-wheel conditions, if mechanic would have put all parts together this incident would not have occurred, consumer is requesting reimbursement for rental car costs and costs of repairs. Vehicle also experienced a power steering leak.
While driving the truck loses all power and that results in no steering in the truck. This had happened twice, and the consumer thinks that this is a very bad problem while on the road. The truck just stopped in front of another vehicle.
Excessive oil usage.
Engine surged, causiing accident.