1995 GMC Jimmy Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 15%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 GMC Jimmy, 15% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Egr valve keeps getting clogged with debris from catalytic converter causing truck to run rough and stall. When valve is stuck open brakes also fail. This has been an ongoing problem since I purchased the used vehicle in 5/00. It only had 68,000 mi. I received a recall notice but it had limit of 75,000 mi and I had 78,000 when I received it and the dealer would only fix it if I paid for it. I know there is a replacement kit because they told me there was. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023422, filed 2003-06, 78,000 miles“1995 Gmc Jimmy sls 4 door 4wd vortec 4.3 l v6. We have had this thing for 7 years and nothing I have ever owned has taught me more about being a shadetree mechanic! The list is as follows, break booster replaced 2 times. Egr valve replaced 3 times. Front brakes replaced at least 12 times (they fail every 1500 to 1800 miles!) back hatch wont open. Both set of wipers, front and back do not work( safety issue!) engine overheats. Water pump replaced 2 times. Thermostat replaced 3 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010501, filed 2003-03, 7,000 miles“Transmission failed at 67,000 miles. Rust on dipstick. Transmission fluid burned. Bought goodwrench transmission and had it installed. This cost $1450. Now this transmission has failed with only 40,000 on it. Same problem as before, rust on dipstick and fluid burned. When I contacted general motors they said there was nothing they could do. I'm asking for help. I've read several other complaints about rust on dipstick and in transmission. I'm afraid to spend more money on this thinking it might happen again. Pleas look into this. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10023077, filed 2003-06, 67,000 miles“After replacing the water pump and thermostat at 117000 miles, the engine overheats when the A/C is used for long periods of time. Afraid to travel due to overheating. Bubbling from under the dash also. When not running a?c it runs ok. Fluids all well changed and maintained regularly.”
NHTSA complaint #10025391, filed 2003-07, 118,000 miles“High pressure oil line from motor to oil cooler blew off. All engine oil was dumped onto road which did cause my tires to loose traction. Engine locked up.”
NHTSA complaint #10146726, filed 2006-01, 150,000 milesRelated recalls
- 95V180000Sep 22, 1995Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider.Covers: GMC Jimmy 1995, Chevrolet S10 1995, Blazer 1995 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10 | 10% |
| 2000 | 25 | 12% |
| 1999 | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 | 38 | 14% |
| 1996 | 53 | 13% |
| 1995 | 76 | 15% |
| 1994 | 28 | 8% |
| 1993 | 14 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1995 GMC Jimmy
243 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
77 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 GMC Jimmy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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