GMC Jimmy Transmission Problems

shawn1263

quick question I got a 1995 gmc jimmy slt that shifts fine from 1st to 2nd but when it goes into 3rd it just reves the engine almost like its going into neutral. Got this car for my daughter. If the tranny needs to be rebuilt no problem but if its an electrical thing it would be good to know before I pull the tranny. Has anyone heard or delt with this issue. Many thanks but I have the feeling Im about to get dirty fun stuff

joani1

Mass air flow sensor or SPS shift position sensor could have gone out. Do a code check. Also, check the wiring harness on the transmission. Sometimes they become loose and all it takes is tightening.

joani1

Have you changed the fuel filter lately?

2000gmcjimmy1

OMG i have a 2000 jimmy and we are now having the very same problems. cant get it to shift into od and revs and slips in one, two, and three. we have an automatic and actually need to start shifter all the way down and work way up but no over drive and drive is almost revving into the red rpms..... we are actually only getting about 4-5 miles per gallon due to this issue. we no its not the tranny we are now looking into the computer modular that regulates the 4 wheel drive or any corroded plugs in the right side kick panel under dash...... any other ideas on wat the prob is.....cant live like this nemore. we dont work, im legally blind, we have no other transportation, and our 18 yr old son almost died in a car crash back in dec 2010 and we absolutely will not let him drive this truck. WE NEED URGENT HELP FROM ANY ONE WITH REAL LIGIT ADVISE OR SERIOUS ABOUT HELPING US......I CAN NOT AFFORD A DIFFERENT CAR AND DONT WANT ONE. BUT I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX THIS ONE EITHER NEMORE AT THIS POINT . AM I WASTING MY TIME OR IS THERE A GOD BARING SOUL WHO CAN REALLY HELP ME FROM THERE HEARTS AND NOT THE WALLET...... MY MONIES ARE SCARCE BUT WE ARE A GREAT FAMILY IN NEED OF SERIOUS ADVISE ON HOW TO KEEP OUR FAMILY SAFE. SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP US PLEASE RESPOND ASAP........DESPERATE FOR ANSWERS.....CORRECT ANSWERS ONLY PLZZZZZZ..........KIDS DEPEND ON US......THANKS AGAIN TO ANYONE WHO CAN HELP RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. I NO ITS NOT THE TRANS ITSELF.......BUT DONT HAVE THE MEANS TO GO SPENDING AND GUESSING ON LITTLE THINGS IT MAY OR MAY NOT BE.........
PLEASE HELP DESPERATE FAMILY IN NJ..........
THANK YOU, 2000GMCJIMMY1

2000gmcjimmy1

shrekzilla,
did u ever get a resolution to that problem w ur 97 gmc jimmy w the slipping and dropping in gears and the key getting stuck when u no its in park........family of 4 in desperate need of resolution cuz without this truck we are helpless.....out of work and have a disabled wife with 2 children and truck not safe for kids.....lifes no good need to get fixed.....
ANYONE PLEASE HELP.....
REAL HELP NO FAKERS OR TIME WASTERS PLEASE !!!!!!!!
THANKS TO ANYONE WHO CAN HELP....ASAP
NEW JERSEY GMC JIMMY 2000.
EXCELENT VEHICLE AND A MUST IN THE WINTER SO PLEASE HELP ME SOMEONE....... :sick:

mikeg30

Right before I come to a stop in my 01 Jimmy (automatic, 4x4) It makes a clunk noise. Thought it was the Ujoints but I just replaced them and the seal where the drive shaft goes into the transmission and it still makes the noise right before I stop. Tranny fluid is full not burnt and filter is 5 months old. Is this a tranny issue or something else? It sounds and feels like its right where the drive shaft goes in... Thanks for any help.

mikeg30

It was the tranny. Acouple weeks later from my last post ^ I shifted into reverse and clunk/bang reverse went in the pan and I was 89 miles from home! Was able to get it home but it was hard to get it to shift into 2nd, 1st would try and red line on me so had to baby it to get it to shift. Once it got out of first it ran normal... Well here goes another Grand in the truck.. After I put a new transmision in it, it gets the FOR SALE sign.

suzeqsmith

I have a 98 GMC Jimmy with 131k on it.. Just recently had the 3-2 shift solenoid replaced as I was having shifting issues. Now, I'm having problems with 1st gear. It won't shift without backing off the accelerator(RPM's get to 3000 to 3500 or higher). Once I ease off the gas, it will shift into 1st, but then I have to ease into it, to get it to go into 2nd. It won't get into OD either Once I clear about 35 mph, it runs fine. My ABS sensor comes on, the check engine comes on and off, sometimes the airbag light comes on too. It was a new to me truck and I replaced the tranny in 2008, with a used one. When I had the 3-2 solenoid replaced, they had to remove the valve body due to it being melted inside. Did not smell anything burning when it happened. Any ideas as to what's causing this? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

mikeg30

Same as mine but mine happend when I put it into reverse and lost 1st and reverse. You described it exsactly how mine was struggling to get into 2nd and like you, once I was in 2nd it ran fine. But im afraid theres no easy fix. I tried to take the cheap way out and get a junkyard (clean and inspected) tranny. I swapped trannys and the junkyard tranny had no reverse either but forward was fine... So took that one back out took it back and got refund but was out the 70 bucks for fluid and filter.. Needless to say I went and bought a rebuilt one with a 1 year warrenty for 800 and now selling the jimmy for 3000 or best offer with the tranny warrenty. Either gonna have to rebuild or buy another sorry man and good luck.

joanne99

I have a 1998 GMC Jimmy "Bucket of Bolts" that is currently experiencing a stuck shifter. What the heck??? Anyone know how to get it unstuck?

inkugotproblem

I had a 1994 Blazer and did the same thing and ended up dumping about $2800.00 to$3,000 for rebuilt transmission then it started all over but I am a fishing guy and love to horse around on the icy lakes getting set up for Ice fishing got packed so much with slush and snow So I got the shifting rods bound up so much was not going into gear all the way. (Take Note) I did go to school for mechanic's but ONLY 1st year but learned alot about trans and this one stumped me I also had brakes and engines so IF you will don't stick money until asking alot of questions to friends neighbors and relatives ( I have this saying .. ( It's NOT What You Know, It's Who you know ) Hope I kinda helped you out but, I am not the smart one either as you have read LOL !! Good Luck !

kbarrera

I have a 2001 Jimmy w/ OD transmission that is very slow to shift in all gears. If you are very gentle with the throttle it will shift at approx. 2500 rpm but under normal acceleration it will shift at approx. 3000 rpm and sounds like she's working the engine extremely hard. Gas mileage in town is very poor (10mpg or less) but going down the highway it is respectable (20 mpg or more). I have serviced the transmission, fluid not burnt no metal and slight clutch material evident. Transmission doesn't seem to be slipping, only shifting late. I suspect this transmission must shift electronically. Is there any way to confirm this or to pinpoint what I need to replace?

tbfiii

I have a 2000 Jimmy auto transmission 4-wheel drive. Yesterday as I was leaving work the transmission slipped out of gear into neutral but as soon as I let of the accelerator it went back into gear then began the hard shifting between 1st and 2nd. I had to let off the gas each time to allow it to shift. When I arrived home it would not shift into reverse. I checked the fluid and it appeared to be low so I added fluid and placed a large sheet of cardboard under the transmission. No signs of leakage and still not shifting into reverse. Even tried shifting into 4-wheel drive with no success. Any ideas?

chicagobob

i have a 1999 jimmy and it is slipping i 3rd and 4th gear only. could it be a solenoid or something more. i dont want to pull the whole trans if i can pinpoint the problem.

cindy83

did u ever find out how to fix it

95jimmy2

Hello I need help I have a 95 GMC jimmy 4.3 4wd and my trans is messing up I'm think in the cable got messed up but not sure it will go into park but the reverse is now neutral and neutral is now drive could the cable of gotten twisted or could the linkage gotten messed up don't has a shop i can bring it to where I am currently at please help

nene73

 I  have a  01 Jimmy and I was driving and it started to spit like it was out of gas. I was able to make it to gas station and put some gas in there and it wouldn't start. I got it towed to shop and they was able to finally get it started after 3 days but now when you put it in reverse it stops. They seem to not know why it's doin that. Can someone maybe help me out. Thanks. ..

kjh7691

Can anyone help me with this problem with my 2000 GMC Jimmy 4x4.

I have been reading all these posts and all seem to have similar symptoms to my problem. This car has drained the life out of me. I am just looking to make it on a trip home feeling safe!

I have this clunking noise, most commonly backing out of the driveway. I just had the Idler and Pitman arms replaced and the front wheel bearings. Those didn't help the problem.

Also when I have the foot on the break or the car is in park, turning the wheel either way, completely, becomes a workout. It feels like something is impeding the range I can turn the wheel only at a stand still.

Anyone have any ideas? Clunk as is bad going over bumps, train tracks, whatever.

dlmathis1

I I've a 97 tnx Jimmy 4wd with a 4l60-e auto trans. I'm having some shifting issues And could really use some help. I can start the car put it in drive and all gears work perfectly shifting no jerking or sounds at all. However when I come up to a complete stop it doesn't down shift and takes off in the same gear I was in before breaking. If anyone has any advise or solution please get back to me asap. 

Thank you,

Dalton

mgs0507

Hey I have a 2000 gmc jimmy slt with the towing package. The problem that I am having with mine is when I'm driving down the road and I kick it down to pass it doesn't like going over 3 grand. Once it hits 3 grand it jerks doesn't want to move and the rpm gauge goes all over the place. No idea what it could be. Any help would be grateful.