My mother just told me that there is a class action suit at www.dexcoolsettlement.com regarding dexcool coolant corroding the radiator and other parts due to this coolant. According to this complaint, gmc does not admit fault. I have a 1999 jimmy that has 114,000 miles, and in the last month I've had to replace the radiator $1,000.00, water pump $800.00 and now they want me to replace the intake manifold gaskets $700. According to the suit you have to have had this problem within the first seven years of the delivery date. Unfortunately I took delivery after the lease was up at 36,000 miles. I purchased it in 2002. Is there any recall on this matter so I could be refunded the amount on this defect?
1999 GMC Jimmy engine problems
12 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline4
- Cooling system3
- Exhaust system: emission control1
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
- Engine1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Jimmy engine problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 GMC Jimmy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1999 gmc jimmy caught fire under the hood. No one was injured but the vehicle was destroyed in the fire. *kb (ohio traffic crash report)
The gas gauge was constantly on full. The tank may be empty but the gauge read full. The dealer stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Please describe further. *jb consumer made numerous repairs on driver's door due to door falling off and water leaking during rain; in addition, front wheel bearing was replaced at 36,676 miles and 43,545 miles on the left and right respectively. Also, repairs on driver's seat recliner. Consumer also discovered rust on the rear hatch, and problems encountered with the heating and cooling system. Electrical problem can't be found on headlights and dash.
Vehicle stopped without any reason and was unable to restart it. This is a hazard if it had occurred on a freeway or other fast moving highway. It seems this is a cronic problem with this vehicle as there are several other complaints filed. It is time that gmc determine what causes this problem and corrects it. At this time the vehicle is still at the garage and I don't know what they say wil be the problem.
We bought a gmc jimmy 3 months ago and 2 weeks ago the bottom of the engine is fried ,,,the dealer said he can't help us ?????
The engine light illuminated several times, because the air pump froze, the right front wheel bearing, fuel pump, and rear differential bearings were replaced. *ak
Vehicle cotinously cuts out, causing slow but costly accident.
While driving, consumer heard a loud dragging noise and was later informed that the noise was caused by faulty ball joints, also dealer replaced the front axle shaft to replace the inner tri-pod boot. *slc the passenger front wheel had leaned in at the top, and the engine had an oil leak. The consumer has requested reimbursement for the monies spent on repair.
After reaching normal temp., engine will die at random speeds. And requires complete powering down before will restart. This has almost caused many accedents.
Engine coolant keeps disappearing, causing the engine to overheat. Dealership is not able to determine what is causing this problem. *ak
Questions about the 1999 GMC Jimmy engine
Does the 1999 GMC Jimmy have engine problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the engine of the 1999 GMC Jimmy, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 GMC Jimmy engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Jimmy engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Jimmy have bad engine?
The GMC Jimmy model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (76 complaints), 1996 (53 complaints) and 1997 (38 complaints).
Other 1999 GMC Jimmy problems
Suspension 26Transmission 23Brakes 20Fuel system 15Electrical 12Lights 11Steering 11Body 10Airbags 9Seats 8Locks 5Seat belts 4Wheels 4Visibility 3Acceleration 2Tires 1
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