GMC Jimmy engine failure problems

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · HI

The first time it happened, I started the vehicle and left the parking lot, stopped at a stop sign, proceeded into the roadway and engine died. Everything went off - all power all electrical. I had just purchased the vehicle second hand and the owner told me later that she had battery problems, but she put in a new battery. The dealer could not fix it. My husband figured it was the ignition switch. I kept the car for twelve years and had to change it twice, plus the initial repair was warrantied. When it first occurred in 2000 I looked for a recall, but there was none. I remember the previous owner had a very large keychain, and we did figure out on our own to carry a single key, but after about 5-6 years you still need to change the ignition, you can tell cause the electronics start going wacky in the vehicle. Then it won't start, like you think its the battery. It is sad that people died from this and that gmc cannot admit that this has been going on, I know since 1998. I now know why I got such a good deal on the vehicle, that person could have killed me, by not telling me the truth!

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Steering · 149,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc jimmy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle, crashing into a garage. The contact sustained injuries to the back and neck. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was contacted and was scheduled to further inspect the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 149,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Engine · 65,000 miles · VA

Oil cooler hoses leak. Known issue on this vehicle. Failure results in full oil capacity on road, and probable engine replacement

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

Please be sure and cross-reference gmc jimmy with chevy blazer!! This is the 4th time the fuel pump has failed. I've had related trouble with the fuel gauge and system with no further info from the dealer. The last time it occured, I was driving when the engine failed. Good thing it was a side street and not the highway. This time, it was stopped and failed to start again. This situation is not only ridiculous but also dangerous.

Filed Nov 23, 2001 · Acceleration · OH

Traveling I-71n, 6:30 a.m. Touched gas pedal to pass another vehicle. Accelerator dropped to the floor and stuck. Vehicle continued to gain speed and would not slow down. Braked as hard as possible and managed to get vehicle to 50 MPH. Threw vehicle into neutral to get it to slow down and stop gaining speed, motor continued to race exessively. Vehicle towed to santa fe automotive, parma, ohio. Gm directed that they wanted to inspect the vehicle and we had the car towed to gm dealer don brooklyn chevrolet , 4941 pearl rd., cleveland,oh (216) 741-1500. Mechanic stated "appears that a part internal to the engine fell off." "can't tell what fell off or why the speed of the vehicle went out of control without taking the engine apart." gm refuses to investigate and will not pay for the cost of the tow, the inspection ($140) or to replace the engine because the vehicle is out of warranty. Gm dismissed the complaint with no investigation. Had vehicle towed to ron's auto repair, 4512 broadview road, cleveland, oh (216) 741-9787 where used engine will be put in on 11/28. Gm will put in a rebuilt engine in (36 month warranty) for $5,800. Very concerned that the vehicle will not be safe to drive and that problem may reoccur.

Filed Jun 3, 2001 · Engine · NH

At 60+ MPH my high pressure oil line crimped fitting let go. When this happened I lost 5qts. Of oil all over my front brakes, marking it very difficult to come to a stop. These fittings should never fail, but last the life of the vehicle. It is not a part that wears out from use and if so, 61,000 I think would be to soon? I have over the past two weeks tried to get gmc to respond to this as a serious problem, to no avail. I also explained to them that at 60 MPH I could have lost both my power steering and brakes if the motor had seized do to lack of lost oil. No response. I also explained that the shop where I have my work done has had 4-5 of these failures in just the last 2 months and told them to contact my tech. To find out more, again no response. The other problem is when I lost all my oil at such a rapid rate I now have done some serious damage to my engine, which I feel could still seize. I feel they are responsible and are avoiding not only the damage to my engine, but the fact that this failure has happened 4-5 times at my shop. Please feel free to contact me asap with more detailed info. Their lack of customer concern, safety, and damage that this defect has caused is why I felt it was important that I contact someone who needs to address this problem. This engine damage could cost me a new engine thru no fault of my own.

Filed Aug 30, 2000 · Engine · CA

Pulley mount broke completely off and caused engine failure. Dealer notified and made repairs. *ak the cast aluminium arm and pulley assembly breaking caused power steering and water pump falures.

Filed Jul 17, 2000 · Engine · CA

Engine oil gauge did not register no oil pressure. Engine failed requiring complete rebuild.

Filed Jun 6, 2000 · Engine · MI · fire

Possible engine failure resulting in fire (ohio traffic crash report).

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Engine · NY

Consumer has had continual engine problems, 8 repair attempts, however vehicle continued to make noise and leaks, now vehicle needs complete engine replacement and warranty denied. Yh