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1995 GMC Jimmy: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 499 complaints about the 1995 GMC Jimmy describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Vehicle has a fuel burning smell. Engine check light is on, and there is a clanking sound. Dealer replaced catalytic converter, did not remedy problem. At this time dealer informed consumer fuel injection system needed to be replaced.
Vehicle was parked inside of employee parking lot. Consumer got into t vehicle and turn it on, and there was black smoke coming from steering column. He could smell it, and he got out of vehicle. Took key out of the ignition, and car was still parked. Gmc dealership has been notified at this time.
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. Also noted wipers not working (see 112198). 042098: pinion seal leaking/replaced @ independent facility/check engine light on-rough start (see 033199). 060198: heat/smoke @ dash & alarm malfunctioning-short in driver side seat lumbar support switch wiring repaired @ independent facility. 112198 (see 030998): windshield wiper motor assembly replaced @ independent facility/hard starting also noted (see 033199). 022399: egr valve replaced @ dealer but 0699-code 32 on computer @ independent facility (egr valve); dealer advised central port injector leaking (see 070396) . 033199: central port injector replaced again, @ independent facility (originally replaced 070396, reported faulty 091897, 042098, 112198, 022399). 070499: anti-lock brakes failed @ 65 MPH, resulting in tripped rollover & 3 injuries-vehicle totalled; wheels locked, skidded 300' on straight stretch of road (wet/dry). Injuries included severe lacerations from broken glass, contusions, seat belt burn @ neck (seat belts non-adjustable), and abrasions. Manufacturer has been contacted (072299).
While parked, an electrical short caused the vehicle to catch on fire in the dash. Please describe.
Failure in the engine compartment, the vehicle was in motion and the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 GMC Jimmy fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1995 GMC Jimmy?
6 of 499 owner complaints about the 1995 GMC Jimmy (1%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 GMC Jimmy?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 GMC Jimmy
ABS 103Brake failure 66Wipers 64No deployment 22Stalling 18Grinding brakes 11Engine failure 8Ball joint 7Loss of power 5Overheating 5
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