1996 GMC Jimmy Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 407 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 GMC Jimmy, 3% of the 407 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer experience numerous occasions where the powertrain control module skips, transmission does not shift correctly, consumer continues to state that the connector at the powertrain control module was loose, the rpms go up and down while driving, consumer had to replace transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #785760, filed 2001-10“The service engine light came on in vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer and they said that cannot fix the vehicle untill 20 days from now. Meanwhile the vehicle was involved in a collision. Driver took foot off the brakes and the vehicle took off without any warning. Consumer believed it was from the service engine light.”
NHTSA complaint #816152, filed 1997-09“A malfunction has occurred within four wheel drive system which has caused vehicle not to move when system was activated. Engine check light illuminated, indicating that system was operating. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #878540, filed 2001-01“Engine check light illuminated on dashboard, and vehicle overheated. Consumer opened radiator cap and noticed thick muddy rusty liquid inside. Consumer has yet to contact a dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #892301, filed 2001-07“Vehicle is shifting hard into gears, and consumer can feel the tires grab on pavement. Also, engine check light comes on depending on weather, if it's cool vehicle is okay. Problem started a few weeks ago.”
NHTSA complaint #895959, filed 2001-09Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
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 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsAir bags
16 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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