1996 GMC Jimmy Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 5%of 407 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 GMC Jimmy, 5% of the 407 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Negeligence during Gmc factory authorized warranty repairs caused several parts not to be replaced. Absence of parts caused severing of fuel lines. Atomized fuel sprayed across 2/3 of undercarriage & within 6 inches to 1 foot of catalytic converter.”
NHTSA complaint #746772, filed 2001-06“Have had many smaller problems, took in for alternator they replace battery cost to me $70 month or so later need new alternator . And had gauges checked gas gauge not reading true, next week or so window wipers start acting up and stopping mid- window and wiper fluid wont spray.”
NHTSA complaint #716432, filed 1999-12“Vehicle is experiencing backfiring, having trouble starting in cold weather, and has a rough idle, the consumer states she received a recall about the fuel system in october of 99, however threw it away. (possible manufacturer's recall)”
NHTSA complaint #783688, filed 2000-04“Defect in fuel injector is causing engine to completly die, loss of brakes, no power steering. Defect is still occurring . Dealer has replaced fuel injector twice.Gmc has stated there is a problem, but cannot fix problem.”
NHTSA complaint #820779, filed 1998-01“Fuel smell is being released into cab of vehicle. Consumer was told by dealership vehicle was not a part of any recall. Consumer replaced fuel line at his expense.”
NHTSA complaint #883174, filed 2001-03Related recalls
- 96V234000Nov 14, 1996Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the…Covers: GMC Jimmy 1995–1996, Chevrolet Blazer 1995–1996, Oldsmobile Bravada 1996
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 8% |
| 2000 | 25 | 12% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 18 | 7% |
| 1996 | 20 | 5% |
| 1995 | 34 | 7% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Jimmy
183 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
70 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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