1995 GMC Jimmy fuel system problems

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · 141,000 miles · FL

There are 8 different serious safety recalls on my vehicle that I was not informed of.

Filed Sep 17, 2006 · Body, Brakes · TX

Both outside mirrors have fallen off before 90k miles. This was due to the plastic deteriorating at the junction where the mirror "folds away." replaced egr valve several times. The first three were under warranty, the rest have been on me. In addition, most major fuel system components have been replaced, or repaired. The idle has always been rough, and it will on occasion, smoke and omit strong odors of unburned fuel. Wipers failed at 20k miles. I resoldered the circuit board to correct the problem. Drivers seat will not stay in a locked position, which causes me some concern. By the way, the first week I had the car (bought it new), the seat would not stay locked. Took it to the dealer, and was promptly told that "it is a normal condition." hmmm, as a design engineer I have to wonder about the logic behind this; as any forward or rearward impact would allow the seat to flex which could make a minor non-injury accident something far worse. The water pump has been replaced three times, alternator twice, battery five. All parts were replaced with original parts through gm. I have had all brake components replaced three times, and still there is a painful chatter of the pedal under certain conditions, which is outside the ABS parameters. Wind noise is quite loud, as the fit of the drivers side door is, for lack of a better word, terrible. The plastic which covers the A/C within the engine compartment has deteriorated to the point where it has broken and fallen away, piece by piece, sometimes lodging itself on the exhaust manifold, causing some rather unpleasant odors. Oh, and since there is no longer any covering over the A/C, it goes without saying that the coldness, which was the saving grace of this vehicle, has been reduced to that of a glorified fan.

Filed Feb 2, 2005 · Brakes, Fuel system · 118,365 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

When originally purchased, the car would not pass inspection r/t brakes and emissions. The dealership got the vehicle to pass inspection, but I took the vehicle in on 2-3 different occasions for problems with the brakes failing to stop the car properly along with the vehicle speeding up. They replaced a part that caused the speeding up, but claimed the brakes were ok. After that the vehicle was brought back 3 more times for the intermittent brake faillure/slow response, nearly causing several major accidents, along with an ungodly noise when the ABS system failed and locked up. Abs light went on and a pump was replaced, but then the original problem of brake failure and speeding up occurred causing accident. Personal injuries occurred. This vehicle has nearly killed me on 4 different occasions because of this problem and nearly seriously hurt my daughter on the day of the accident. It was clearly equipment failure.

Filed Sep 10, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · CD

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.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Fuel system · IL

The cpi unit was sraying gas directly into the engine. There are other reports of this on the internet. It is a fire hazard!.

Filed May 31, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

Injector box doesn't shut fuel off wnen pressure builds. Therefore, a pull of gas is laying on intake manifold. With heat and gas vehicle could explode with passengers inside. Took vehicleto a mechanic, and they are familiar with problem. Please provide any further information.

Filed May 20, 2002 · Fuel system · UN

Fuel pump has failed and has been replaced three times, 5016 miles, 20426 miles and 40250 miles. Nlm

Filed May 3, 2002 · Fuel system · MN

Fuel injection system is leaking oil onto the motor.

Filed Oct 2, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · SC

The main computer has failed twice causing the vehicle to drive poor and idle roughly. Nlm

Filed Sep 26, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · FL

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