1997 GMC JIMMY Recalls (5)

Campaign:
97V096001 on 08/20/1997
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 06/29/1997
Affected:
586,058
Defect:
Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. the outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Consequence:
If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
Correction:
Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during september 1997. 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.
Campaign:
01V200000 on 07/01/2001
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Manufactured:
09/30/1996 - 10/30/1996
Affected:
48,600
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. failure of an upper control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to corrosion.
Consequence:
This can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace both upper ball joints. owner notification began september 4, 2001. 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01I018000 on 01/06/2002
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Defect:
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: 1996-1997 4-wheel drive chevrolet blazer, gmc jimmy, and oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. some owners have had to pay for replacement of the upper ball joints that have separated. gm is providing a special policy to these owners to cover upper ball joint replacement if the customer followed the recommended maintenance schedule for the chassis lubrication and the vehicle still required the replacement of the upper ball joints due to separation.
Consequence:
This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle.
Correction:
Gm has decided to conduct a customer satisfaction campaign to replace the upper ball joints on affected vehicles. this special policy is for a period of 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date the vheicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. the upper ball joint replacement, due to separation, will be made at no charge to the customer during this period. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-862-4389, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, concerning this program.
Campaign:
03V093000 on 03/17/2003
Component:
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 06/29/1997
Affected:
507,171
Defect:
Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
Consequence:
If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. owner notification began on april 24, 2003. 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.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 03006. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V117000 on 03/31/2003
Component:
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 06/29/1997
Affected:
312,715
Defect:
Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat belt system. the free falling latch plate used in this system may allow webbing to dynamically distribute between the lap and shoulder belt as the driver's position changes during a multiple rollover event.
Consequence:
if the energy-absorbing loop fully deploys in a severe multiple rollover crash, it is possible that a belted driver may experience partial or even complete ejection from the vehicle.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop. owner notification began on august 8, 2003. 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 03020.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1997 GMC JIMMY TSBs (51)

Bulletin:
569603A
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Electrical interference in mobile (two-way) radio (reprogram vcm-a). *tw
Bulletin:
776512
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Engine rough, miss, and oxygen sensor dtc's (replace oxygen sensor jumper harness). *tw
Bulletin:
676114A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw
Bulletin:
98464102A
Component:
106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Summary:
Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked. *yc
Bulletin:
98051
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with a sunroof built within certain vin breakpoints may have insufficient rear seat lighting. *tt
Bulletin:
98137
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Brief information regarding insufficient rear seat lighting. *tt
Bulletin:
990602012
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Conditions with heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats, and rust in the coolant system. *tt
Bulletin:
98051
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Concerns with insufficient rear seat lighting. *tt
Bulletin:
990602012A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
Bulletin:
990602012B
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
Bulletin:
300800
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Subject regarding the new reclincer assembly. *tt
Bulletin:
990602012C
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
Bulletin:
220801
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Customers may comment that the seat recliner handle is stripped. *jg
Bulletin:
270901
Component:
034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
Summary:
Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum. *jg
Bulletin:
010866011
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Information regarding rear roof perforation. *yh
Bulletin:
311001
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt
Bulletin:
010866011
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding rear roof perforation (install new rear roof section) including 1995-1997 gmc blazer.*jg
Bulletin:
01049
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Special policy adjustment for four-wheel and all-wheel utility vehicles that may have front suspension upper ball joints that separate at a lower mileage than expected by customers. *tt
Bulletin:
010866016
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns that the rear portion of the roof has some rust forming. *tt
Bulletin:
010866011A
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding rear roof perforation. *tt
Bulletin:
01049
Component:
021520 suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Summary:
Special policy adjustment 01049 for upper ball joint replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
010866011B
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the rear portion of the roof has some rust forming. *tt
Bulletin:
990602012D
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush cooling system). nlm
Bulletin:
020857004
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding general waterleak guide. *tt
Bulletin:
020605002
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
010866011C
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Technical information - some customers may comment that the rear portion of the roof has some rust forming. *tt
Bulletin:
020730024A
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006A
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt
Bulletin:
03006
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Electric outside rearview mirror switch short circuit. *tt
Bulletin:
031403
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Installing a fuse jumper harness to correct a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch. *tt *jb
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally p
Bulletin:
01341A
Component:
151400 seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Summary:
Supplement tool - drivers safety belt buckle 03020. *tt
Bulletin:
030601024A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rattle noise in engine. *tt
Bulletin:
010730002C
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
030601024
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rattle noise in engine. *tt
Bulletin:
030730056
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt
Bulletin:
02015
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking. *mr
Bulletin:
3031A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt
Bulletin:
3176A
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Heat coming from vents with hvac off. *tt
Bulletin:
3300
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement. *eh
Bulletin:
SB-06-02-32-013B
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PI0969
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on high oil pressure on startup after engine replacement concern.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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