Recalls for your 1995 Gmc Jimmy

Recalls for 1995 Gmc Jimmy

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK


Posted on: 1999-07-21
Description
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act.  However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.  Vehicle description: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor abs (antilock braking system) ebc4 units.

Consequence
These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during abs stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the abs unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the abs on these surfaces.

Notes
On vehicles which required the computer program to be modified, owner notification has began.for vehicles which require a new computer module, gm has scheduled owner notificatiion to begin during the last week of may 2000.a phased mailing will be required, with the last mailing scheduled to be completed by december 2000.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK


Posted on: 1999-07-21
Description
Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996.  Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.

Consequence
If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

Notes
The first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000.  Owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER


Posted on: 1999-02-11
Description
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive.  Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.

Consequence
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

Notes
Owner notification began december 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1996-11-27
Description
Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles.  During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage.  This leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss 301, fuel system integrity.

Consequence
If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank.  This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began during late november 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES


Posted on: 1995-01-03
Description
The brake pedal pivot bolt was started in the weld nut, but was not torqued correctly causing the bolt to disengage from the weld nut.

Consequence
This condition can result in a total loss of brakingcapability.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect for hand-started brake pedal bolts and torque them to correct specifications.

Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic; linkage; pedal.vehicle description: light duty utility vehicles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within areasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at1-810-456-4547.  Also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN


Posted on: 1995-09-25
Description
Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the fan with a newer fan having thicker-headed rivets.

Notes
System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and utility vehicles equipped with air-c0nditioning and 4.3l engines.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #7 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT


Posted on: 1995-04-28
Description
The upper ball joint nuts were under-torqued resulting in improper seating in the steering knuckle.

Consequence
This condition can cause the ball joint stud to loosen, and fracture resulting in a loss of steering control.

Corrective Action
Dealers will retorque the upper ball joint nut on both sides of the vehicle to the correct torque values.

Notes
System: suspension; front control arm; upper; ball joint.vehicle description: multipurpose vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive.  Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2006-05-18
Description
Certain r&b, inc.  Central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above.  The fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.

Consequence
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action
R&b, inc.  Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund.  The recall began on may 4, 2006.  Owners may contact r&b, inc.  At 215-712-5330.

Notes
This recall only pertains to r&b, inc.  Aftermarket cmfi return fuel lines and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.