General Motors 1995 Jimmy SUV - numerous problems with the EGR valve / oxygen sensors

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RE: General Motors 1995 Jimmy SUV - numerous problems with the EGR valve / oxygen sensors

General Motors: Jimmy SUV 1995 - numerous problems with the EGR valve / oxygen sensors Numerous problems with the EGR valve/oxygen sensors throughout ownership. Most recently brought the car into the dealership (Battle Creek, Michigan) and was advised that it needed a new fuel pump and a sender. Cost was 750.00. One day later, the car stalled on the highway. I brought it back to the dealer and was advised it needed a new oxygen sensor (140.00).

I did not get 200 yards away from the repair shop,when the car stalled again. I was advised it needed a tune up and ball joints. I called GMC and was told the car had over 100,000 miles so it was up to the dealership.

I called the dealership and was advised the car had over 150,000 miles and the motor was old. I guess if any of you purchase a new GMC, you might want to question at what year the car becomes old, at what year the dealership no longer warrants their work, and at what year GMC no longer assists you. It appears that one thing is certain - DeMaagd Oldsmobile, Battle Creek, Michigan, will place just about every movable or stationary part into your car, rather than zero in on the problem. When they hook that analyzer up, you better be on-line to your bank account, because unless you put the analyzer lights out, the problem is non-existant.

But ask either the dealer or GMC if they would give you a written certification upon completion- that their work would be warranted - and the answer is: "you have exceeded 100,000 miles". Ladies and Gentlemen GMC and DeMaagd Oldsmobile feel that their responsibilities are over at 100,000 and the word "Workmanship" is not in their vocabulary. Whatever happened to that guy named "Mr. Goodwrench". Probably retired. Never again will I purchase a General Motors product. Tom Daum

Battle Creek, Michigan