1995 GMC Jimmy Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1995 GMC Jimmy, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “egr valve” (38% of reports).
- 76engine and engine cooling complaints
- 72,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- EGR valve: mentioned in 29 of 76 complaints (38%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 6 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
GMC Jimmy engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 10 | 10% | 43,500 |
| 2000 Jimmy | 25 | 12% | 56,624 |
| 1999 Jimmy | 12 | 9% | 78,000 |
| 1998 Jimmy | 20 | 8% | 95,643 |
| 1997 Jimmy | 38 | 14% | 68,000 |
| 1996 Jimmy | 53 | 13% | 92,951 |
| 1995 Jimmy | 76 | 15% | 72,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider.
Risk: If this occurred while the hood was open, a person working under the hood of the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struck by the fan blade and injured.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the fan with a newer fan having thicker-headed rivets.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Both outside mirrors have fallen off before 90k miles. This was due to the plastic deteriorating at the junction where the mirror "folds away." replaced egr valve several times. The first three were under warranty, the rest have been on me. In addition, most major fuel system components have been…
High pressure oil line from motor to oil cooler blew off. All engine oil was dumped onto road which did cause my tires to loose traction. Engine locked up. *jb
I have a 1995 gmc jimmy that has a number of problems with the egr system clogging up and the service engine soon light coming on plus the anti-lock system not working at all right now as the mechanic said the sensors need to be replaced.i bought the vehicle with 49,000 miles on it and had numerous…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 GMC Jimmys have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 1995 GMC Jimmy (15% of the 499 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC Jimmy engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1995 GMC Jimmy?
The most frequent phrase is “egr valve”, in 29 of 76 complaints.
Other 1995 GMC Jimmy problems
See all 1995 GMC Jimmy problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Jimmy years.