Power Train Problems of GMC Jimmy

GMC Jimmy owners have reported 170 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 29 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (47 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transfer case (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of GMC Jimmy

The Automatic Transmission problem

1999 GMC Jimmy. Transmission issues. New tranny needs to be rebuilt by 80,000 miles. Seats and structure of handles break easily and last for maybe 35,000, new hubs required by 40,000, bail joints fail without warning creating serious road hazards, alternator failure, ujoint failure.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

I bought my 1999 GMC Jimmy when I was 16, I loved it 4x4 but the transfer case locked up and the engine light came on causing the thing not to read how much gas I have and not allowing it to pass inspection.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Automatic transmission failure at 83,000 miles . Transmission shop said they saw alot of these Jimmy with same problem, lost reverse first, then drove it to shop , in first geer. 1 week and about $2000. 00 for parts and labor.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Transmission fluid coolant lines from transmission to the radiator leaking at the transmission connection steaming flammable transmission fluid onto the hot exhaust system components. Connections of lines at the transmission leak due to inadequate allowance for normal movement between the radiator   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

1st 3 time now my check engine light went on for the samr thing secondary air injector system malfunction. It was just a bad sensor its still doing it. They want 140. Just for parts to fix it. 2nd I spent about 1000. 00 to fix frount brakes rotors pads andwheel berrings.   Read details...




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