1995 GMC Jimmy Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 6%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 GMC Jimmy, 6% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“95' Gmc Jimmy slt w/ 4.3 v6 and 4l60e automatic transmission problems. There is rust covered entirely on the dipstick and I have maintained this vehicle meticulously. When driving the vehicle and more gas is applied to make a pass, approaching 3000 rpms the transmission starts to jump and jerk until u let off the gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10010845, filed 2003-03, 95,000 miles“I had bought a car with questions about having a transmission problem, and I was told there was a new one just put in. About 3-4 days later the car broke down because the transmission had gone bad. I gave the car back to the person I bought it from because he said he would fix it for me ,and it has been 8 months without my money or the car, and won't answer my phone calls.”
NHTSA complaint #10193630, filed 2007-06“We purchased this vehicle in december 1996, the EGR valve has failed five separate times (was replaced only once under warranty) and we've just recently replaced the transmission. I consider myself fortunate that no one has been hurt when the EGR valve fails as we have no warning and lose all brake function.”
NHTSA complaint #751347, filed 2001-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11 | 11% |
| 2000 | 29 | 14% |
| 1999 | 23 | 17% |
| 1998 | 30 | 13% |
| 1997 | 33 | 12% |
| 1996 | 28 | 7% |
| 1995 | 31 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1995 GMC Jimmy
243 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
77 complaintsEngine cooling
76 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsFuel system
34 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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