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October 1, 1995 Service bulletin

1996 jimmys equipped with 4.3L engines(rpo L35, VIN code 'w') may have been built with the the camshaft...

GMC technical service bulletin 96C08 for 1996 GMC Jimmy.

Bulletin number
96C08
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Summary
1996 jimmys equipped with 4.3l engines(rpo l35, VIN code 'w') may have been built with the the camshaft sprocket attaching bolts inadequately tightened. When the camshaft sprocket bolts are inadequately tightened, an engine failure is likely to occur. To correct this condition, dealers will remove the engine front cover assembly and tighten the camshaft sprocker bolts.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints in the engine category.

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