Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9674L60E04A | 04/01/1997 | 52554 | Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| 9774L60E08A | 04/01/1997 | 66-71-03 | 52555 | Automatic transmission 1-2 and/or 2-3 upshift slip/flare, no 3rd or 4th gear, dtc p1870, launch shudder (revise vcm wiring). *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| 577126B | 04/01/1997 | 57-71-26A | 52105 | Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw | 07/17/1997 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| 98464102A | 10/01/1998 | 46-41-02 | 602753 | Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked. *yc | 01/11/1999 |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 3300 | 3300A | 10013572 | 4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement. *eh | 04/21/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE99021 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/05/1999 | 07/30/1999 | UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BREAKAGE | ||
| An upper control arm ball joint fails, resulting in the front suspension collapsing on the failed side. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/11/2002 | 43000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle failed to engage in a higher gear, the vehicle only went 5 mph. *jb | |||
| 02/12/2000 | 5 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Speedometer sticks when driving with lights on for 15 minutes or more. dash gets very hot unless dash lights are turned to lowest setting. when dash lights are turned to the lowest setting, the speedometer begins to work normally. | |||
| 09/10/1998 | |||
| While driving for a half an hour or more the speedometer malfunctiones, causing erratic readings. the occupant can't tell how fast vehicle is going. dealer cannot determine problem. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Rpm sensor failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/31/2004 | 130000 | 1 | 08/10/2001 |
| (1) there were no events leading up to the failure of my transmission. (2) i came to a dead end street and had to turn around, i put the truck in reverse and it would not move. i managed to get turned around by pushing the truck. the transmission will also not shift into the second or overdrive gears. i can only drive in first and third gears. (3) i haven't repaired the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 08/23/2003 | 38910 | 5 | 06/23/1997 |
| Second failure of brake vacuum booster on 1996 gmc jimmy 4wd - actual milage 38,910. the brakes on this vehicle have never worked properly since new. i have had it to the dealership numerous times - no better.a rolling non-braking nightmare to drive !! second alternator, 4th battery, rust in automatic transmission,driver's power-window motor @ 30,000 miles his vehicle never been used off-road.*ak it is driven by an older woman to and from work, shopping, & pleasure.*ak | |||
| 07/16/2003 | 3 | 09/30/2002 | |
| The consumers vehicle experienced the same problems as stated in recalls 01i018000 lower ball joint; recall 03v159000 windshield wiper motor, and transmission. recall number unknown. dealer will not repair because vin was not included. *ak the dealer replaced the left lower ball joint due to a cracking noise. while driving through the snow, the consumer wasn't able to use the 4wd because the transfer case needed to be replaced. the windshield wipers were intermittent, a loud cracking noise had come from the right side of the vehicle when turning the steering wheel. the service dealer stated that the only problem was the transmission which had a leak and the ignition switch. *scc *jb | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| Automatic transmission shifts hard over first gear, and engine check light comes up. dealer has yet to be contatced. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 10/29/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2001 | |||
| Vehicle is shifting hard into gears, and consumer can feel the tires grab on pavement. also, engine check light comes on depending on weather, if it's cool vehicle is okay. problem started a few weeks ago.*ak | |||
| 01/14/2001 | 2 | 10/01/1996 | |
| We had the 4 wheel drive high repaired 1 1/2 year ago, then it would not engage in the 4 wheel drive high again. they found another part when out in the motor causing it not to go into the 4 wheel drive high. each time it costs us $700 or more for the repairs. we also had to repair the transmission last year, which costs us $1600 to repair!*ak | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1997 | |
| I would like to suggest that the entire 1996 gmc- jimmy series made need to be recalled because the owner has to many repairs to be done on the vehicle. the services engine light comes very often to indicate repairs on the truck and their are to be problems with this 1996 jimmy. i suggest a total recall of this vehicle and this vehicle is unsafe to be on the road. it has a very bad braking system abs.*ak | |||
| 11/21/1996 | |||
| When driving at highway speed and when turning a corner at 15 mph, applied the brakes, and abs system kicked in, causing the vehicle to slide. also, power brake systmem went and transmission went failed. in addition, dealer replaced the brake pads. *ak | |||
| 09/25/1996 | 1 | 04/05/1996 | |
| While driving transmission shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 01/14/2001 | 2 | 10/01/1996 | |
| We had the 4 wheel drive high repaired 1 1/2 year ago, then it would not engage in the 4 wheel drive high again. they found another part when out in the motor causing it not to go into the 4 wheel drive high. each time it costs us $700 or more for the repairs. we also had to repair the transmission last year, which costs us $1600 to repair!*ak | |||
| A malfunction has occurred within four wheel drive system which has caused vehicle not to move when system was activated. engine check light illuminated, indicating that system was operating. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/11/1996 | 1 | 12/23/1996 | |
| 4-wheel drive module and encoder motor failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 4 year old was able to change gears without appyling brakes which resulted in a collision. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/16/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| The rear axel went in this jimmy it is only 4 years old. i was lucky that this didn't completely freeze up while i was traveling down the road it could have created a serious accident. | |||
| 08/09/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Left rear axle sheared while driving down hwy at 65 mph, causing vehicle to roll 5 & 1/2 times and causing injury to passengers, dps stated defective axle on report | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 11/13/1998 | |||
| Seals in transfer case had gone out. this caused fluid to leak out of transmission. this was second time it has happened. seals were not corroded or rusty. had it repaired first time. currently, second time mechanic indicated there was nothing that could be done. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 06/11/1999 | |||
| Clutch cable broke. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 12/23/1997 | 1 | 05/18/1996 | |
| Torn cv-boot resulting in leakage. mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 08/22/1997 | 4 | 05/18/1996 | |
| Differential unit replaced four occasions due to failure causing leakage. mjs | |||
| 1 | 04/29/1996 | ||
| Front differential failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 02/15/1997 | 2 | ||
| 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. *ak consumer states tires locked up about 4 or 5 times which caused vehicle to veer from lane to lane. *slc | |||
| 08/15/1996 | 1 | 08/15/1996 | |
| 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.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/08/1999 | 3 | 01/09/1999 | |
| Consumer experience numerous occasions where the powertrain control module skips, transmission does not shift correctly, consumer continues to state that the connector at the powertrain control module was loose, the rpms go up and down while driving, consumer had to replace transmission. *tt | |||
| 3 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Consumer stated that vehicle is on its 3rd tranmission, the transmission dipstick and housing needed to be replaced due to rust forming on the tranmission fluid stick, also the rear axle seals wer replaced.*jb | |||
| 05/08/1999 | 3 | 01/09/1999 | |
| Consumer experience numerous occasions where the powertrain control module skips, transmission does not shift correctly, consumer continues to state that the connector at the powertrain control module was loose, the rpms go up and down while driving, consumer had to replace transmission. *tt | |||
| 03/25/1997 | 5 | 07/28/1996 | |
| Rusted transmission dip stick contaminates transmission. | |||