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1995 GMC Jimmy: sudden loss of power

5 of the 499 complaints about the 1995 GMC Jimmy describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

  • 2001
    3
  • 2000
    3
  • 1999
    2
  • 1998
    7
  • 1997
    4
  • 1996
    1
  • 1995
    5
  • 1994
    1

What owners say

Filed Jul 26, 2001 · Engine · CA

This component causes the loss of power stearing, overheating, which can cause an accident

Filed Jan 7, 1999 · Brakes, Transmission · WA

When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, brakes are hard, and the engine check light keeps coming on. Almost lost power steering and brake power. Also, transmission running very rough. Vehicle has been in shop for service, and the dealer can't dete-rmine the problem.

Filed Nov 4, 1996 · Electrical · NJ

When driving down hill the vehicle will cut off without any warning, causing loss of power steering and all electrical functions.

Filed Aug 23, 1996 · Steering · IN · crash

Front inner tie rod broke while driving, which resulted in loss power and control.

Filed Jul 12, 1995 · Engine · CA

Camshaft failure, causing vehicle loss of power while driving.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported September 22, 1995 · 73,163 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider.
Risk
If this occurred while the hood was open, a person working under the hood of the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struck by the fan blade and injured.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the fan with a newer fan having thicker-headed rivets.

Recall number 95V180000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1995 GMC Jimmy loss of power

Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1995 GMC Jimmy?

5 of 499 owner complaints about the 1995 GMC Jimmy (1%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 1998.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 GMC Jimmy?

There is 1 recall and 7 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 7Fire or smoke 6Overheating 5

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