Automatic Transmission Problems of GMC Jimmy - part 2

Failure was intermittent. Gauges would fail,and all dash gauge lamps would light up. Stopped at dealer and asked if they knew of the problem. I was told its a known problem but if it wasn't fixed at any time it could go,and I would be stuck. Would not be able to shift the transmission, it would fail to start and all the gauges would fail. The problem is with a bad ground in the electrical asm behind the keylock and it would cost around $500 to fix. I think this should be a call back. I was told the part was hard to come by because they had to purge inventory of the old part. If the new upgraded part is so hard to get I would suspect that the problem is larger than is being let on. At this point I have a rental, waiting for the car to be fixed. This is similar to the Ford recall with the ignition switches that caused fires only they say this problem won't cause a fire. But what happens if it goes while driving at highway speeds,or any speed at that matter?.

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Transmission would not shift out of park when vehicle was parked in driveway. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Dealer says that some sticky substance was spilled in the console by the automatic transmission shifter and caused the transmission shift assy to lock up. The only thing that was spilled in that area was a covered cup filled with sweet tea that tipped over the cup holder. I don't know how the liquid could've leaked underneath the console and cause my transmission to freeze up. People drink in cars all the time, and this should not happen. This is a default with the transmission console. Because it locked up my transmission, my vehicle was inoperable and could have put me in a serious risk while I was driving on the road or parked in an unsafe area. Fortunately the incident occurred at my parents house and there were no incidents.

Consumers has had transmission replaced once for the same problem. However, new transmission is continuing to slip in real hot temperatures. Dealer doesn't know the cause.

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No summary.

When the air conditioner control is turned to the highest setting, it does not work. About the transmission, often it roars after being started up until it gets to 3rd gear, then it stops. Don't know why.

While driving transmission shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

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SUV pulls to the right when you let go of the steering wheel, the steering wheel is hard to keep it from going to the right.

While driving, transmission malfunctions and will not go into reverse or overdrive. Also, transmission fluid became thick. Consumer states now she is experiencing problems with the radiator losing coolant.

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Ea94-038, under any braking and upon depressing brake pedal abs system kicked in, causing extended stopping distance and poor braking ability. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has yet to replace parts. Also, transmission has been replaced three times. Please provide any further details.

Carpet--hole. Automatic transmission--leak at pump, replaced.

The dome override button when pushed four times within 6 seconds disables the automatic exterior lights, including the headlights!. The option was was not listed in the users manual. We were driving at night when I found it by accident while trying to turn on the dome light. General motors admits that this was overlooked and not included in the 2000 manual. It almost got us in an accident or possibly worse. If I found it by accident, sooner or later someone else will too. The next time, it might get someone killed. People who own these 2000 models need to made aware of this option. I suspect that this omitted option is not just limited to the 2000 Jimmy and fear that it may involve many, if not all of the 2000 GMC vehicles which have this dome override button. Dt.

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My son was almost hit by my truck because it keeps popping out of gear in park. This is an accident waiting to happen, and the mechanics that it went to could not find anything wrong.