94 s15 jimmy is not switching out of 3rd gear only gets up to 40-45 MPH. I've tried manural gear switching no luck. Was told it could be gear oil low. Im gonna change tranny filter and fluids and hopfully some luck . If any info on this plz reply. Just bought truck and was told it just stopped changing gears. Drove it hom drives fine but no luck with it changing gears.
1994 GMC Jimmy transmission problems
11 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift4
- Automatic transmission4
- Clutch assembly1
- Axle assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Jimmy transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 GMC Jimmy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vibration has caused the sheet metal edge to wear through the side of the metal hydraulic line to the extent that fluid has leaked out.
Recall 99i00600 repairs were done. Brakes were modified without permission. Abs brakes will not work on vehicle in 4 wheel drive, dealer did not put identification label where recall was done on vehicle. Contacted dealer and dealer stated did recall accordingly.*ak consumer stated dealer install 2 transfer case switches, the dealer stated that the switches were cracking allowing transmission fluid to get into the vacuum lines.
Egr valve has failed four times, valve fails on acceleration. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer also had transmission replaced it was noisy,also brakes were ineffectve, it was determined that rear wheel cylinders were leaking and excess build up of brake dust, mechanic recommended that vehicle not be driven due to both rear wheel cylinders are leaking, also when vehicle is warmed up, and the longer its driven vehicle hesitates and stalls, service engine light comes on,also radiator low on coolant inspection found that hose clamp at thermometer housing loose causing leak, clamp was tightened.
4- wheel drive module has gone out. Also, over past years consumer had to replace fuelinjector system/ egr valve/ brake linings/ brakes once yearly/ fuel pump, and instrument cluster.
While driving on the highway the 4-wheel drive becomes engaged. When engaged it causes the vehicle to slowdown and transmssion roars. Consumer feels if this happens at the same time with use of ABS it could cause a collision.
Transmission failure.
Driving at approximately 4 MPH left rear axle came out. Dealer said the movement in the axle caused it to fall out.
Odometer fraud.
Transfer case leaks oil.
Questions about the 1994 GMC Jimmy transmission
Does the 1994 GMC Jimmy have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 1994 GMC Jimmy, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 GMC Jimmy transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 GMC Jimmy transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Jimmy have bad transmission?
The GMC Jimmy model years with the most transmission complaints are 1997 (33 complaints), 1995 (31 complaints) and 1998 (30 complaints).
Other 1994 GMC Jimmy problems
Brakes 263Engine 28Fuel system 11Seat belts 11Acceleration 9Electrical 8Visibility 8Suspension 5Seats 4Tires 4Body 3Locks 3Steering 3Driver assistance 1Lights 1
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