1996 GMC Jimmy Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 7%of 407 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 GMC Jimmy, 7% of the 407 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 2 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.
“(1) there were no events leading up to the failure of my transmission. (2) I came to a dead end street and had to turn around, I put the truck in reverse and it would not move. I managed to get turned around by pushing the truck. The transmission will also not shift into the second or overdrive gears. I can only drive in first and third gears. (3) I haven't repaired the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10105654, filed 2005-01, 130,000 miles“We had the 4 wheel drive high repaired 1 1/2 year ago, then it would not engage in the 4 wheel drive high again. They found another part when out in the motor causing it not to go into the 4 wheel drive high. Each time it costs us $700 or more for the repairs. We also had to repair the transmission last year, which costs us $1600 to repair!”
NHTSA complaint #739836, filed 2001-01“The rear axel went in this Jimmy it is only 4 years old. I was lucky that this didn't completely freeze up while I was traveling down the road it could have created a serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #711501, filed 1999-09“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“Brake pedal went to floor, pumped brakes, returned to normal. Further down road, pedal again went to floor, vehicle spun around, could have caused crash, according to dealer, water got into brake line; also all wheel driveshaft locked, causing front tires to lock up. Consumer states tires locked up about 4 or 5 times which caused vehicle to veer from lane to lane.”
NHTSA complaint #815243, filed 1997-08Related service bulletins
- 10013572Apr 21, 20054wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement.
Transmission 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 1996 GMC Jimmy
183 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
70 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
20 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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