10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1996 GMC Jimmy engine problems

engine problem

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1996 GMC Jimmy Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 202001

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The throttle sticks in the idle postition and requires considerable force to overcome. Sometimes the vehicle lurches forward when accelerating from a stop. Have spoken to several other owners who have the same problem. The binding appears to be in the throttle body assembly.

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #2

Nov 081998

Jimmy

  • miles
While driving the vehicles throttle stuck at 80-85 mph uphill, vehicle started to fly at the top of the hill. State trooper has on record, car was taken to the dealer, dealer was not aware of the problem, cannot duplicate the problem, problem still exists.

- Scarboro, ME, USA

problem #1

Mar 041997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
The gas pedal sticks.

- Northport, AL, USA

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