1996 Chevrolet Jimmy Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 11, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Jimmy years
Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Jimmy. That ranks 4th out of 7 Jimmy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Chevrolet Jimmy problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———
Suspension150%———
Unknown or Other150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1996 Chevrolet Jimmy recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Jimmy.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Respond to request for reimbursement for expenses incurred prior to receiving notification of the improvement campaign (99i-006) and recalls (99v-193, 01v-200). Sent campaign summaries and a voq for future use. *dt *jb

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Mar 11, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 567714

I own a 1996 blazer and a 1996 jimmy built by general motors both have oil cooler lines that have started to leak at 20.000 miles and have to be replaced every other year after that oil leaking on the lines is pushed on the exhaust manifold and is a fire hazard why is this a saftey issue that has…

Unknown or Other · received Jan 9, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10000884

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Jimmy?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Jimmy?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Chevrolet Jimmy a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jimmy model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.