1996 GMC Jimmy Service and Repair Manual
1996 GMC Jimmy service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- SLS Sport Utility 4-Door
- SL Sport Utility 4-Door
- SL Sport Utility 2-Door
- SLE Sport Utility 4-Door
- Base Sport Utility 2-Door
- Base Sport Utility 4-Door
- SLS Sport Utility 2-Door
- SLT Sport Utility 4-Door
Engines covered
- 4.3L 262Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
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, MISSO
THIS CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING OR STEERING LOSS, OR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE FRON
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WH
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD.
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19,
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 INTERMI
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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
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
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
4WD MODELS WITH NOISE, VIBRATION ON DRY PAVEMENT. *EH
HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. *TT
POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 40 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHILE STOPPING AT A LIGHT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, AND THE STANDING VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE BURNS TO
COMING OFF I-95 ONTO EL CAMINO REAR ABS BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED, UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN/STOP, WENT THROUGH RED LIGHT AND HIT STREET LIGHT POLE THEN ADDITIONAL AUTOMOBILE; BEARINGS GREASE LEAKS OUT OF H
COMING OFF I-95 ONTO EL CAMINO REAR ABS BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED, UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN/STOP, WENT THROUGH RED LIGHT AND HIT STREET LIGHT POLE THEN ADDITIONAL AUTOMOBILE; BEARINGS GREASE LEAKS OUT OF H
COMING OFF I-5 ONTO ONTO EL CAMINO REAL WHEN VEHICLE'S BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. WENT THROUGH RED LIGHT, HIT STREET LIGHT POLE THEN ADDITIONAL AUTOMOBILE, INJURING BOTH PASSENGERS IN THE JIMMY AN
LEFT REAR AXLE SHEARED WHILE DRIVING DOWN HWY AT 65 MPH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL 5 & 1/2 TIMES AND CAUSING INJURY TO PASSENGERS, DPS STATED DEFECTIVE AXLE ON REPORT
Showing the 5 most serious of 605 complaints filed with NHTSA.
