Driveshaft Problems of GMC Jimmy

2000 miles after the lower intake manifold gasket was replaced, vehicle spun #6 rod bearing and destroyed the whole engine. Gm is aware of thousands of complaints about the leaking intake manifold gasket. Often leads to catastrophic engine damage. Also found rusted dexcool blocking the hose to the radiator reservoir, which may have contributed to the problem.

See all problems of the 1999 GMC Jimmy 🔎.

This vehicle has been a nightmare. . . Unfortunately it was a spur of the moment purchase. Although used, with only 39,000 miles, I thought I would be ok since it had an extended warranty till 72,000. I have replaced both upper and lower ball joints, idler arm, alternator, belt tensioner, ignition switch, 4wd sensors, gas gauge sensor, left rear axle shaft and both rear axle bearings. At least these were all covered under the warranty, but not the rental cars for all the time the truck spent in the shop. Now the vehicle has 90,000 miles and the dealership is telling me that the recall for the ball joints does not pertain to my truck (the VIN # is not included), the transmission dipstick is rusted (I've seen several complaints but no recall), my accelerator pedal sticks severely (also numerous complaints), and I've already replaced (out of pocket cost of $1700) a complete rear end. I owe more than this vehicle is worth. . . But will need to get rid of it soon because I do not feel safe driving my son around in it. Many of these problems could have caused a serious accident. . .

See all problems of the 1997 GMC Jimmy 🔎.

This vehicle was delivered new all four wheels out of balance, out of alignment, and a severe driveline vibration. The cure for the driveline vibration was to reinstall the driveshaft because it was a 180 degrees out! I do not know how many other Jimmy's were delivered like this, but it sure was a serious problem for us. Shame on general motors!!!!! dt.

See all problems of the 2000 GMC Jimmy 🔎.

Brake pedal went to floor, pumped brakes, returned to normal. Further down road, pedal again went to floor, vehicle spun around, could have caused crash, according to dealer, water got into brake line; also all wheel driveshaft locked, causing front tires to lock up. Consumer states tires locked up about 4 or 5 times which caused vehicle to veer from lane to lane.

See all problems of the 1996 GMC Jimmy 🔎.

Consumer states that there is a strong vibration when the vehicle is driven at (65) mph. Not sure if the problem is coming from the tires or the drivetrain.

Driveshaft failed resulting in leakage out of transfer case.