Power windows lock up/ switch is also defective and unable to operate windows. Vehicle being repaired at an independent repair shop. *ak the mirror switch was burnt out and the multifunction switch had a short, the serpentine belt was cracking , head lights went out while driving to work, and the oil cooling line was leaking badly.
1998 GMC Jimmy engine complaints
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Unable to operate headlights and turn signals due to a defective multi-function switch. *ak the windows only go down from the driver's door control because the window lock was shorted out. The mirror switch was burnt out. The serpentine belt was cracking. The oil cooling lines were leaking badly.
Consumer recently had vehicle serviced concerning collant corrosion, consumer was advised that the reservoir for the collant was rusted and instead of an orange color it was a greenish color, therefore coolant had to be flushed out and new coolant added.
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Vehicle involved in a frontal collision, it t-boned a 1988 dodge, dakota at approximately 50 MPH. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified. *ak after collision, there was an engine fire.
Engine stalls while driving usually at low speeds or turning. Also, idling causing a loss of power. Consumer has taken it to dealer 4 times, but dealer cannot duplicate defect.
Possible engine failure resulting in fire (ohio traffic crash report).
The serpentine belt tensioner is an item requiring no maintenance. When it fails the vehicle is completely disabled. The transmissin cooling line failed where it connects to the transmission. This connection point is directly above the exhaust system so when it fails transmission oil is spewed all over the hot exhaust pipes/catalytic converter.
Truck would not run at full power due to the ignition switch lights would also fail on the dash . Key would also get stuck in the ignition do to a problem with the ignition . The exhaust problem was the baffels were busted inside the muffler . Windshield had a void between the upper frame and the windshield causing it to leak. Belt tensioner broke during a start up . Air conditioner compressor went out during my travel home from work.ak
Vehicle experiencing power failure/stalling & bucking, however the catalytic converter system was replaced due to failure which did not resolve the engine problem
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