The service and repair manual for the 1996 GMC Jimmy — the 4.3L V6 engine, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones GMC published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.3L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | 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 +2 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 605 complaints · 40 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Jimmy manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 92
- General Information 1,536
- Accessories & Equipment 207
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 106
- Body & Frame 71
- Maintenance 39
- Brakes 258
- Restraints 201
- Drivelines & Axles 97
- Steering 147
- Electrical 156
- Suspension 93
- Engine Mechanical 130
- Transmission 445
- Engine Performance 1,291
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Jimmy
- Suspension — front › control arm › upper ball joint · 01V200000This can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the fron.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · 03V159000If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · 98V150001This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · 98V150002This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the.
Owners have filed 605 complaints and GMC has issued 40 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Jimmy. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Jimmy manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Jimmy?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 4.3L V6 across the 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1996 Jimmy problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Jimmy, covering suspension, visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by GMC dealers.
Does it include 1996 Jimmy wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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