1995 GMC Jimmy exhaust system problems

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.

Egr valve keeps getting clogged with debris from catalytic converter causing truck to run rough and stall. When valve is stuck open brakes also fail. This has been an ongoing problem since I purchased the used vehicle in 5/00. It only had 68,000 mi. I received a recall notice but it had limit of 75,000 mi and I had 78,000 when I received it and the dealer would only fix it if I paid for it. I know there is a replacement kit because they told me there was.