1995 GMC Jimmy engine problems
78 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1995 GMC Jimmy, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 78 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle plagued with a wide range of faulty components first failing within the 36,000 mile manufacturer warranty period: 070396 (see 033199)-leaking central port injector replaced @ dealer; subsequent problems noted 091897, 042098, 112198, 022399. 091897 (see 030998): smoke & flames from driver's side under hood-connection @ junction box repaired @ dealer. Slow start also noted (see 033199). 030998 (see 091897): wires under hood smoked-ignition switch shorted out & replaced @ independent repair facility.
After replacing the water pump and thermostat at 117000 miles, the engine overheats when the A/C is used for long periods of time. Afraid to travel due to overheating. Bubbling from under the dash also. When not running a?c it runs ok. Fluids all well changed and maintained regularly.
Other problems reported for the 1995 GMC Jimmy
- Brakes 277 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 85 complaints
- Exhaust system 44 complaints
- Fuel system 36 complaints
- Air bags 35 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Transmission 21 complaints