I was pulling into my driveway, when the engine started running eratically. When I started to slow down I noticed the brake pedal was hard and it was very difficult to stop. Fortunetly I was going slow or I would have literally gone through my garage. I was able to get the car to a mechanic who replaced the egr valve.
1995 GMC Jimmy engine complaints
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Once fuel gauge reaches 1/4 tank, it bobs between empty and 1/4 tank left. Anyone else with this problem? Also just learned that 6 (six !!!) freeze plugs have rusted out and require engine to be pulled for replacement. Total cost of repair $1,739.39. How unusual is this? Any advise on who to contact and what to do?
Oil lines running from the engine to the oil filter then to the oil cooler leak. Leak got worse and blew out one of the lines and caused engine to lock up on freeway.
Consumer has had continual engine problems, 8 repair attempts, however vehicle continued to make noise and leaks, now vehicle needs complete engine replacement and warranty denied. Yh
Egr valve malfunctioned, causing vehicle to hesitate and idle . Please give any further details.
O2 sensor replaced three times cleaned once. Manufacturer unable to advs us why it keeps failing.
Engine stalled due to a malfuctioned egr valve. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under recall and repairs would be at consumer's cost.
While driving at any speed there is knocking noise coming from the vehicle, and vehicle stalls/hesitates, especially when pulling on hills.
Although wiper pulse control module failed and was repaired under campaign 98043 it continues to fail intermitently causing poor visibility. Nlm
After repeated attempts to isolate problem, it was determined to replace original engine at 75800 miles.
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).
Was at stop light and egr valve became stuck due to carbon buildup. Also, vacuum presure to master cylinder was not slowing brakes at low speeds. Have no brake pressure.
While driving at 45 MPH applied the brakes and they did not work properly. Emission control device check valve failed, causing the brakes not to work properly. Also, brakes were hard. Engine check light light kept coming on.
Engine failed resulting in fire. Nlm
Original engine failed at 104,616 miles (approx 1000 miles from home), taken to dealership and was told replacement engine would be installed within 2 days. Waited 24 days for completion of job (during this period was told the new engine was installed, and to come retreive the car. Upon arrival, car was not done). On july 2 returned to dealership to pick up car, the car made it approximately 70 miles before it started with loud knocking noises and a severe decrease in power. Car is now at another dealership (900 miles from home) who states "you need a new engine."
Possible egr valve failure causes vehicle to surge and to smell like rotten eggs as per recall g98066. Nlm
Due to a bad sensor on the crankshaft, while traveling at 60 MPH in the rain, vehicle suddenly stalled out and the engine shut down. Dealer has been contacted.
Wipers work intermittently and wiper assemblley failed prior to the recall (98v‑150). Yh
Knock detected in engine. Bearing failure - engine replacement recommended. Engine was well maintained, as confirmed by inspection of internals. Probable cause said to be inadequate oil supply to front end of engine.
Numerous problems have arisen since the purchase of the car. The egr valve was replaced at 34000 miles, the o2 sensor was replaced at 35000 miles, the windshield wipers failed before the recall, presently the car can only intermittantly be switched between 4 hi, 4 lo and 2 hi, the air condiitoner went out at 35000 miles, the seat was off track right after purchase, the hydraulic arms for the rear glass get stuck in the up position if left open for more than 5 minutes. The car only has 42000 miles on it and has had a high number of nuisance problems.
When brakes are applied and fuel is below half a tank, the vehicle stalls causing lack of steering and braking control. This has occured on multiple occasions (more than 10 times) nearly causing an accident during the most recent.
When applying the brakes the pedal locked and would not go down. Driver had to use parking brake to stop. Dealer replaced the egr valve for the second time.
The egr valve has failed numerous times in the recent past. Either this part is defective, or some other component is contributing to its failure. According to my mechanic, he has seen a number of gmc vehicles with this engine type that have had similar failures.
Egr valve failure. Also, brake booster failed, causing vehicle to swerve to the right, narrowly missed plowing into a line of traffic that stopped for a red light.
Egr valve corroded resulting in sticking in the open piston thus losing all vacuums and causing the brakes to fail completely.
While driving vehicle on wet surfaces or over bumps, the ABS brakes skidded, causing vehicle not to stop properly when braking. Also, egr valve stuck open, causing loss of brakes.
Abs brakes/radiator/generator failed.
Ea94-038; upon making a gradual stop the pedal became very hard to depress, pedal travaeled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the egr valve. *ak dealer stated that the vehicle had no brakes due to the egr valve sticking and no vaccum to booster.
The bearings are shot at 55,000 miles and the dealership wants to replace the engine in order for the vehicle to operate up to par.
High pressure oil line from motor to oil filter line blew off. Engine seized.
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