GMC Jimmy Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 234 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the GMC Jimmy across 7 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (76). The words owners use most often: “egr valve” (12% of reports).
- 234engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $760typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%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 234 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the GMC Jimmy at $760, and half of them between $610 and $1,350.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2008), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 234 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 6 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
Model years: 1995
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.
Engine system: oil cooling lines: oil ( dripping) loss first noticed november, 2010 at 90,000mi- drip became progressively worse over several weeks creating potential engine damage and fire danger. Oil cooler lines replaced first week january, 2011 at 94,000 miles. Replacement of the oil cooler…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc jimmy. The contact noticed that the on-board diagnostic system warning indicator would consistently illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle frequently misfired, which caused it to be inoperable. The dealer stated that he needed to replace the scpi fuel…
Noticed a unusual odor coming from the engine area in late december, 2008. We took our jimmy in for routine service (1/21/2009) it was recommended that the engine oil cooler lines were leaking and need to be replaced. We found out that the oil was dripping on the exhaust system causing the unusual…
My mother just told me that there is a class action suit at www.dexcoolsettlement.com regarding dexcool coolant corroding the radiator and other parts due to this coolant. According to this complaint, gmc does not admit fault. I have a 1999 jimmy that has 114,000 miles, and in the last month i've…
I bought a 2000 jimmy from oak motors. I have had it for 5 months. In the last 5 months i have replaced the alternator, 3 pulleys, serpentine belt. The brakes are going out, power steering is going out, engine is tapping. I took it back after having it for 10 days because the service engine light…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Jimmys have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 234 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the GMC Jimmy. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the GMC Jimmy?
Owners report a typical cost of $760 (half paid between $610 and $1,350), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the GMC Jimmy?
The most frequent phrase is “egr valve”, in 29 of 234 complaints.
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- Suspension problems (226)
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- Electrical System problems (161)
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