Steering Gear Box Problems of GMC Jimmy

GMC Jimmy owners have reported 7 problems related to steering gear box (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Gear Box problem of the 2000 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 06/14/2000

Seat and/or components moves at vehicle take off and stops making also making a bold noise on driver seat giving the sensation that driver does not stop/moves w/ vehicle wich can be dangerous at any required manuvering moment. ( dot number: tire size: p235/70r15 ).

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2 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

During normal operation of vehicle at any speed it is difficult to maintain control of vehicle because of a "floating" sensation. Dealership has examined vehicle numerous times, and replaced various components, including steering box/ ball joints/ idler arm, and tires. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

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3 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1998 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 11/02/1999

Vehicle constantly pulls to the right, have had the dealer look at it 3 times, they say there is no problem. They give me excuses such as tires need rotated, the steering is super sensitive, or it drives straight for them.

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4 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1998 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 05/19/1999

The steering wheel abruptly pulled to the right. When I tried to steer the vehicle back on the road, the steering did not respond well. The steering was out of control. This caused my vehicle to do a 180 and go off the road. The vehicle subsequently flipped 4 or 5 times. Also the airbags did not deploy even though there was front end damage.

5 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1997 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 09/09/1998

Steering gear replaced due to binding. Mjs.

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6 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1997 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 04/16/1997

While driving steering gear box became inoperative, causing severe difficulty in maneuvering and controlability. Dealer replaced power steering gear box.

7 Steering Gear Box problem of the 1998 GMC Jimmy

Cannot remove key from the ignition switch. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic replaced ignition and gear box. Problem has reappeared.




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