Front Seat Recliner Problems of GMC Jimmy

The engine continually misfires. There is a TSB bulletin #00-06-04-003b. Deposit buildup on popped valve ball &/or seat, causing it to stick. There is a recall because of this but only in California. I live in alaska. I got an estimate of $1200 bucks to fix this problem. Because of this, I only get 5-7 mpg, and have little power. Also, my abs light turns on and the abs activates at low speeds on dry ground. My electrical system is totally messed up. My right clicker just the sound not light) goes off when driving. It is completely erratic and unpredictable. My speakers turn off and on sporadically. My driver side seat adjuster broke off with little pressure. My steering wheel continuously pulls to the right. This many problems in a vehicle is ridiculous. What a lemon. Especially since I have seen the same exact complaints all over this sight about this specific vehicle.

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I would just like to start out by saying I enjoy gm vehicles. They are all I drive, but sometimes they have little problems. Like my 2000 GMC Jimmy sls. The recline handle on the drivers and passengers seat keep falling off and stripping the bear metal. I never pull on them so they dont get pulled on. I would just like to know how you intend to fix the problem and when. Now there is nothing else wrong with the SUV but minor things due to age. I would just like to know how you intend to fix the problem. Thank you for your time. Michael diemert.

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Noted issues with my 98 Jimmy (purchased 12/97)that I have had to repair which I believe were defective parts: 1) 10/00 mileage=57248 replaced faulty ignition switch due to dash board lights not working 2) not repaired to date: wipers have had occasions they did not work. I usually can get them working by turning them on/off a few times. Intermittent mode takes a long time(3-10 seconds) to start running in best scenario. 3) both front reclining seat levers broke off(brittle metal rod)within first 3 years of usage. I have not replaced due to cost of replacing complete seat assemblies is only fix. 4) 12/04 mileage=129,518 throttle choke plate assembly disintegrated partially and jammed throttle open. This almost caused an accident as could not come to a complete stop while car was running. After broken piece worked its way past the valves I needed $1900 in cylinder head repairs.

Seat back adjustment lever broke off adjuster mechanism. Levers from both front seats broke off while adjusting seatback, rendering the seatback inoperable, causing uncomfortable driving conditions therefore causing an unsafe driving situation. Repairs have not yet been made. This repair requires the replacement of the seat frame and is a very expensive repair.

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My 2000 GMC Jimmy has defective seat recliners, the cost of this to repair is exactly $350, I have taken the vehicle back to the dealership and they have told me that there is nothing that they can do to fix the case, I have talked to several people that own these vehicles including the chevy blazer and this is a common problem, nine times out of ten they break, my father has been in the industrial industry and has informed me that they used cheap metal in making these, what I need to know is what can I do, I purchased this vehicle and all the great warranties that they sell and now my great warranties are worthless, please help direct me to someone who can help, also am I entitled to getting money back for worthless warrantie that they sold me.

2000 GMC Jimmy - seat back recliner handle failed under normal use.

Front upper ball joints breakage causing front wheel to come off and improper aligment-steering, battery problems, front passenger seat recliner handle breakage.

Front wheel bearing.

Manual recline bar on both driver and passenger front seats broke. The first incidence happened on driver's side seat before vehicle was purchased (pre-owned vehicle). Vehicle was under warranty and so bar was replaced. The driver's side recline bar broke a second time approximately 3-4 years later. The passenger's side recline bar also broke approximately 6 months to a year after that. Because the seat was in an upright position when the recline bar broke on any of the occasions, had the seat been in a reclined position, the seat possibly would not have been usable. The recline bars on both side have not been replaced, as the cost is over $200 for each part.

Consumer states that passenger seat will not lock into place causing seat to surge forward. Nlm.

While adjusting driver seat handle of seat recliner broke.

Driver's side seat mechanism used to recline seat broke off while attempting to recline seat. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced handle. Consumer feels this is unsafe because vehicle is a two door. In an accident rear passenger would be trapped, unable to get out. Please provide any further information.

1) instrument cluster intermittently shuts off while driving, then pops back on. On two occasions, it happens while crossing traffic lanes and also lost power - almost struck by oncoming traffic. Service engine light also comes on after such an occurence 2) exhaust noise during accelleration. Gets more pronounced as vehicle comes to normal operatoring temperature (3) driver side seat recliner lever broke off without much pressure being applied (4) air conditioner compressor went out during family vacation. Compressor squeeked for months before it finally quit (5) alternator died.

Seat recliner handle broke off while returning seat to normal upright position.

Shaft to the seat adjustment (front) broke off rendering the back of the seat unadjustable and out of the comfort and safety zone.

Passenger seat handle broke on my 1998 GMC Jimmy. I understand this is a common problem on GMC Jimmy/chevorlet blazers. Seat handles should not break; a recall is in order. There are safety issues; if the seat falls it can effect the driver and/or crush rear passengers.

Vehicle was parked and consumer's wife went inside of vehicle to adjust seat, lever recliner level snapped, and driver's seat went back. There were no injuries. The lever mechanism are constructed of brittle material and easily snap off. The manufacturer pointed out that the failures are common but not recalled.

The front seat back recliner handle has broken for the second time. Upon review of the part it would appear that it has failed under a torsion load. Upon examination of the part, the bos that protrudes from the seat and that the recliner handle attaches to is the item that failed. The boss itself appears to be made from powder metal. The dealership service department when contact confirmed that the part is made out of powder metal. A slot is cut directly through the center of this boss as to accept the handle screw. The handle screw slot probably weakens the boss even further. I do not understand why a part that has repeated loading would be made of such a material since some of the properties of powder metal do not include those required for repeated torsion. As I can surmise, this is the second failure of this particular part in my vehcile. The part was replaced by jim causley GMC, June of 2000. I am concerned that a rear occupant could become trapped in the event of an accident since the lever in question controls the forward movement of the seat back. Your follow up on this matter is greatly appreciated. Regards ken keck.

Drivers seat slid forward forcing my knee into the dash. I sustained a cut to my left eyelid, which may have been caused by hitting the stearing column. The air bags did not deploy though I hit the rear of another SUV, a blazer. Seat belt did not seem to hold me in place or restrain me.

Rear ended by truck which propelled vehicle into back of camper. Thus a rear end collision, immediately followed by a front end collision. Both front seat backs broke causing the driver and passenger to be violently slammed into the back seat area. The driver (only)air bag did not deploy. The abs system failed upon application of the brakes, just prior to being rear ended by the tractor trailer truck which weighed 77,000 pounds and was going approximately 75mph. The truck driver admitted to the police that he never sloed down or applied his brakes.

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Auto transmission in twice before failed,battery leak damaged elec sys, rear defog stopped working (glass had to be replaced), dealer unable to stop front suspension popping noises, pass seat recliner handle keeps breaking off.

The rear left side seat belt will not release from the belt buckle. When pressing the red release button, and the front passenger's seat moves back and forth when pressing on the accelerator or brake.

Seat adjustment lever failed.

Seat latch failed. Nlm.