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. They said that some kind of screen needs to be fitted to keep pieces of carbon buildup from being sucked into to egr valve from the converter. This seems like an easy and simple fix. Everyone I talk to who has the same engine has the same problem. I am appalled that manufactures can put a mileage limit on their recalls! Especially when brakes are involved. After looking through your list and I've seen how many complaints you have on file about this problem why isn't anything being done!! Does someone have to die to get your attention! I pray everytime my truck starts acting up that me and my 9-yr. Old daughter get somewhere safe before we have an accident. This is not right. You are our only hope. Please do something to make gm correct this problem before someone dies.
1995 GMC Jimmy: engine stalls while driving
18 of the 499 complaints about the 1995 GMC Jimmy describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
When gas tank is near empty and engine dies while traveling downhill at a 15 degree slope or greater. Consumer very concerned about safety due to hills in area being very steep,and vehicle stalling.
Vehicle ran rough and stalled. Engine light came on when sitting still. Problem has been since 1996. Egr valve has been replaced 4 times and cleaned once. Manufacturer sent a warranty letter out for service regarding the egr valve, however consumer never received the original. *ak
Engine check light was coming on at 30,000 miles. At 77,000 miles egr valve was replaced. Then, less than 25,000 miles later egr valve needed to be replaced again. Vehicle was running very rough/ stalling at lights, eventually no brakes and a horrible smell when door was opened. Dealer knew there was a problem but has not rectified it. *ak
Engine stalls intermittently and continually due to clogging of egr valve. Egr valve was cleaned on two occasions, and replaced on one occasion by dealer and independent repair shop. But problem still occurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Exhst. Gas recirc system (egr) valve replaced 3 times, vehicle acts like it may stall when slowing
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.
Any time the vehicle gets to 1/3 of tank of gass when consumer make a sudden stop the vehicle would stall without indication. Please provide further information.
While driving at any speed there is knocking noise coming from the vehicle, and vehicle stalls/hesitates, especially when pulling on hills.
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.
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.
While drivng with below a quater tank of gas, the engine shut down, causing the vehicle to stall in traffic.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- DTC 32 and/or poor driveability conditions (install new memcal and clear all dtcs)
- General motors has decided that certain 1995 s trucks equipped with 2.2L (IN2) 4 cylinder engines may have...
- Unknown
- Recall campaign 95-C-31 - general motors has determined that certain 1995 gmc truck 2 wheel and 4 wheel...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- 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 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1995 GMC Jimmy?
18 of 499 owner complaints about the 1995 GMC Jimmy (4%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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 22Grinding brakes 11Engine failure 8Ball joint 7Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 5Overheating 5
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