GMC Jimmy check engine light comes on

Filed May 13, 2014 · Brakes · 114,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc jimmy. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond to deceleration attempts. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 114,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2012 · Fuel system, Transmission · 160,000 miles · CA

I bought my 1999 gmc jimmy when I was 16, I loved it 4x4 but the transfer case locked up and the engine light came on causing the thing not to read how much gas I have and not allowing it to pass inspection. Yes its old but it shouldn't of made the e-vap system do that and the problem is when it dose do this your wasting gas like crazy causing you to run out of gas in danger spots while driving. Recall the 1999 gmc jimmy for the e-vap system. Cost to repair by owner used $499.00 new $699.00 with out labor.

Filed Apr 29, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

I bought a 2000 jimmy from oak motors. I have had it for 5 months. In the last 5 months I have replaced the alternator, 3 pulleys, serpentine belt. The brakes are going out, power steering is going out, engine is tapping. I took it back after having it for 10 days because the service engine light came on. They wanted 175.00 to look at it. I was told at the time of purchase that I had to purchase the warranty for 995.00, I thought this was to cover any problem with the vehicle. It doesn't. They now want 540.00 to fix it. Please help.

Filed May 15, 2007 · Engine · 104,805 miles · IN

I was driving down I-65 going to work, 70 MPH. I looked in my rear view mirror and notice a large amount of smoke coming from my 1995, gmc jimmy, 104000 miles. I looked at my gauges and saw that I had no oil pressure and the check engine light was on. Fortunately I was right at an exit. I got off the interstate and stop at a gas station. All of these events happen in less than 5 minutes. When I go out I noticed engine oil on the outside of my vehicle, driver's side. I open the hood and checked the oil. No oil on the dip stick. Look under the vehicle and notice a large puddle of oil on the parking lot. I call a wrecker and had my truck towed to my mechanic's shop $85. Mechanic told me that one of the oil lines running to the filter and cooler had failed where the fitting is crimped to the line and that my engine was almost depleted of oil. My mechanic replaced the line and fill the vehicle back up with oil. He said it took over five minutes for the valves to quit rattling. The repair cost $212. We debated on whether to change the other set of lines. We decided to wait a few weeks to see if any damage to the vehicle shows up. I am out almost $300 to date, with another $250 repair waiting or a engine trashed from the first event. My after the fact web queries indicate that this is a common failure mode occurring in almost all jimmies and blazers. Why hasn't there been a recall on this problem? Coated the highway and a parking lot with engine oil. Had I not seen the smoke I was headed for a catastrophic failure at 70 MPH. I consider myself extremely lucky to have survived this incident. I' was very upset knowing that there many vehicles on the road every day that will have this problem sometime in the vehicle's life cycle.

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Electrical, Steering · 62,189 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH on normal road conditions, smoke started coming out of the steering column. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and the engine was turned off, however it kept running and the engine warning light illuminated. All the exterior lights failed except the head lights. The dealer appointed the vehicle for inspection on october 18th 2006. The manufacturer was contacted who promised to call back october 19th (didnt call back) after the results of the dealership inspection had been delivered to them. The contact expressed concern because the safety risk involved in this electrical failure should be the manufacturer's responsibility. Updated 11/9/2006 -

Filed May 4, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · 75,000 miles · MA

1st 3 time now my check engine light went on for the samr thing secondary air injector system malfunction.it was just a bad sensor its still doing it.they want 140. Just for parts to fix it. 2nd I spent about 1000.00 to fix frount brakes rotors pads andwheel berrings.the owner of the garage said that he fixed about 50 of these a year my SUV was only 2 at the time 3rdi also spent almost 3000. 00 on a tranny last year because I lost all gears I only had drive.I had recomened the gmc jimmy to at least 8 to 10 friends 7 bought them 5 have had the same problems as I have with tranny and brakes now my brakes are squeeking frount and back not grinding nothing wrong with back brakes ever had them checked they said they are fine.but very squeeky that is very annoying.when we lost reverce we was backing up and if the car behind us didnt back up we would have hit him.I thought I woul let you know some of the things that have been happing to myself and friends the last thing we fixed was the tranny.

Filed Oct 4, 2004 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · NJ

1) car would start, check engine light came on and the gas gauge fluctated back and forth while park and neutral. Took vehicle to be repaired (in excess of $1000+

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Engine · 68,000 miles · PA · fire

While driving at 45 MPH, the check engine light came on. The dealer examined the vehicle and claimed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The consumer was driving at the same speed and all of the lights illuminated on the dash. The consumer pulled onto the shoulder and the vehicle was smoldering under the hood. *jb

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Engine · 40,000 miles · OH

Service engine light has come on a total of 7 times in 8 weeks (all with in 2 months). I was told by dealer secondary air pump was bad. Part was replaced a number of times. I called gm's customer assistance center. They offered no help other than to call a gmc dealer and have them take a look.

Filed Jun 2, 2004 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · OH

While driving on highway or up hill RPM dropped, and loss of power, service engine light comes on and stays on. Replaced distributor cap and rotor button, helped for one day then happened again.