Gmc Jimmy 1996

• Recall 35317 [USA]: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
  On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
  dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
  gm recall no. 03023.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 3862 [USA]: This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle.
  This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1996-1997 4-wheel drive chevrolet blazer, gmc jimmy, and oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. Some owners have had to pay for replacement of the upper ball joints that have separated. Gm is providing a special policy to these owners to cover upper ball joint replacement if the customer followed the recommended maintenance schedule for the chassis lubrication and the vehicle still required the replacement of the upper ball joints due to separation.
  gm has decided to conduct a customer satisfaction campaign to replace the upper ball joints on affected vehicles. This special policy is for a period of 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date the vheicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The upper ball joint replacement, due to separation, will be made at no charge to the customer during this period. Owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-862-4389, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, concerning this program.
  

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• Recall 3367 [USA]: This can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. Failure of an upper control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to corrosion.
  dealers will replace both upper ball joints. Owner notification began september 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 8682 [USA]: These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during abs stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash.
  This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor abs (antilock braking system) ebc4 units.
  dealers will modify the computer program which operates the abs unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the abs on these surfaces.
  on vehicles which required the computer program to be modified, owner notification has began.For vehicles which require a new computer module, gm has scheduled owner notificatiion to begin during the last week of may 2000.A phased mailing will be required, with the last mailing scheduled to be completed by december 2000.Owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

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• Recall 10135 [USA]: If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
  Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
  dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
  the first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000. Owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 11180 [USA]: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
  dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
  owner notification began december 15, 1998.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 14441 [USA]: If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
  Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
  dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
  owner notification:owner notification will begin during september 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 12963 [USA]: If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.
  Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage. This leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity."
  dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.
  owner notification:owner notification began during late november 1996.Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 1999135 [Canada]: Brakes
  Certain four wheel drive vehicles may experience increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode. A switch can erroneously signal the abs system that the vehicle is in four-wheel drive when the vehicle is actually in two wheel drive. Correction: dealers will replace the switch on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1997152 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the driver's and/or passenger's front outboard seat-belt webbing could separate during a frontal impact having at least the same dynamics as a 48 kph frontal barrier collision. If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or rollover, there would be no restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur. Correction: a protector cover will be installed over the recliner mechanism.

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• Recall 1996178 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Certain vehicles may not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 301 - fuel system integrity. In certain types of vehicle crashes, the propshaft may penetrate the fuel tank, resulting in a fuel leak. If an ignition source were present, a vehicle fire could result. Correction: dealers will install additional shielding for the fuel tank.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Windshield wiper failure investigation # EA02006

  As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.Included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.See attached technical report for details.
  

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• Upper and lower control arm ball joint investigation # EA99022

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Upper control arm ball joint breakage investigation # PE99021

  An upper control arm ball joint fails, resulting in the front suspension collapsing on the failed side.
  

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• Seat belt webbing separation investigation # EA97004

  Nhtsas new car assessment program (ncap) tested a 1997 chevrolet s-10 extended cab pickup equipped with a driver-side air bag.The front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test.
  

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• Abs braking system investigation # EA94038

  This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v-193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
  

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Tl* the contact owns a 1996 gmc jimmy. The contact stated that the rear brakes failed and the abs warning light was continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear cylinders need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The vin was not available.

Stopped at local restaurant, ignition would not turn off and we were unable to remove the key. At this time, the vehicle is not driveable at all. We are unable to start or shut off the vehicle. The vehicle is not recognizing that the key is in the ignition. All dash lights are on, brakes do not work. This is a safey concern. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 gmc jimmy. While driving at 30 mph, the contact had to abruptly depress the brake pedal. He then heard a grinding sound coming from the tires. The brakes were changed by an independent mechanic, but the noise persisted. Afterwards, the master cylinder was repaired and the brakes, rotors, and pads were replaced. There was a slight improvement; however, the noise eventually returned periodically. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 133,000.

I was driving down i-65 going to work, 70 mph. I looked in my rear view mirror and notice a large amount of smoke coming from my 1995, gmc jimmy, 104000 miles. I looked at my gauges and saw that i had no oil pressure and the check engine light was on. Fortunately i was right at an exit. I got off the interstate and stop at a gas station. All of these events happen in less than 5 minutes. When i go out i noticed engine oil on the outside of my vehicle, driver's side. I open the hood and checked the oil. No oil on the dip stick. Look under the vehicle and notice a large puddle of oil on the parking lot. I call a wrecker and had my truck towed to my mechanic's shop $85. Mechanic told me that one of the oil lines running to the filter and cooler had failed where the fitting is crimped to the line and that my engine was almost depleted of oil. My mechanic replaced the line and fill the vehicle back up with oil. He said it took over five minutes for the valves to quit rattling. The repair cost $212. We debated on whether to change the other set of lines. We decided to wait a few weeks to see if any damage to the vehicle shows up. I am out almost $300 to date, with another $250 repair waiting or a engine trashed from the first event. My after the fact web queries indicate that this is a common failure mode occurring in almost all jimmies and blazers. Why hasn't there been a recall on this problem? Coated the highway and a parking lot with engine oil. Had i not seen the smoke i was headed for a catastrophic failure at 70 mph. I consider myself extremely lucky to have survived this incident. I' was very upset knowing that there many vehicles on the road every day that will have this problem sometime in the vehicle's life cycle.*ak

Radiator sludge/corrosion. Flushed radiator and replaced thermostat. Sludge reappeared and corroded thermostat again. Replaced radiator and over flow tank plus all hoses. Sludge and corrosion reappearing again. *jb

Abs brake failure. Abs led lit on dashboard, brakes failed approaching red light. Dealership stated brakes were fine when taken in to be inspected.. But led remained lit. Did not drive vehicle for a month because led remained on. Started driving it again to get to work-short distances only. Led is on most of the time. *jb

Dt: contact stated the abs warning light was on at all times. There was no problem with the braking capabilities of the vehicle. The service dealer stated this vehicle was not covered under a recall. Manufacturer said the same thing. There were two recalls nhtsa 99v193000 and manufacturer's recall 19990719 on this component, but consumer's vehicle was not covered under the recall. The service dealer suggested bringing the vehicle in and putting it on the diagnostic test to determine the cause of the abs light illuminating. *ak

The mirror on the consumer's 1996 gmc jimmy cracked in the pivot where the mirror adjusted in and out. *nm *sc *jb

I am having a problem with my anti-lock brake system. I have a 1996 gmc jimmy and any time that i apply brakes and there is a difference in road conditions (pavement to gravel) while applying brakes there is always an extended stopping distance and no control. We have pine needles that gather on the side of our small road, making small mounds. If i apply my brakes while going across these the car will not stop. It makes a "pong" sound a couple of times, then it will finally stop. Luckily there has been no oncoming traffic. This has been happening every since i have had the vehicle. I have contacted a chevrolet dealer in the past and they informed me there was no recalls on vehicle. *jb

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1870 [1] Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short To Ground