Why does my GMC Jimmy start in 3rd gear?

Why does my GMC Jimmy start in 3rd gear?

I have a 97 4wd Jimmy. This started about almost a month ago. It was at first an every once and a while thing at the start but it seems as if it is pretty constant now. When the car is place in the Over Drive position, it does not seem to start in the 1st gear position. Possibly 3rd gear is where it starts.

What are the transmission problems on a GMC Jimmy?

Got a 2000 GMC Jimmy 4×4 automatic. Transmission felt like it was slipping or surging. My old mechanic checked it out and said it wasnt slipping, but he thought it wasnt shifting when it was supposed to. He said it was waiting too long to shift gears and would jump in and out of overdrive several times before locking in.

Why is the ABS light not working on my GMC Jimmy?

The ABS light stays on,the engine light stay on, the speedo doesn’t work, and it doesn’t shift into 3rd, only 1st and 2nd. At first it would only stay in 1st, i topped up to oil and then it went into 2nd.

Got a 2000 GMC Jimmy 4×4 automatic. Transmission felt like it was slipping or surging. My old mechanic checked it out and said it wasnt slipping, but he thought it wasnt shifting when it was supposed to. He said it was waiting too long to shift gears and would jump in and out of overdrive several times before locking in.

I have a 97 4wd Jimmy. This started about almost a month ago. It was at first an every once and a while thing at the start but it seems as if it is pretty constant now. When the car is place in the Over Drive position, it does not seem to start in the 1st gear position. Possibly 3rd gear is where it starts.

The ABS light stays on,the engine light stay on, the speedo doesn’t work, and it doesn’t shift into 3rd, only 1st and 2nd. At first it would only stay in 1st, i topped up to oil and then it went into 2nd.

What kind of transmission does a 1997 GMC Jimmy have?

Mine is a 1997 Jimmy 4×4. When it is cold outside, the transmission shift hard from 1-2 and takes quite awhile (as well as a low speed) to shift from 2-3-4. The RPM needle shakes violently back and forth thus preventing the vehicle to obtain speed. The vehicle WILL shift eventually, but this make going up a slight hill very slow and time consuming.

Why is my GMC Jimmy transmission so slow?

When it is cold outside, the transmission shift hard from 1-2 and takes quite awhile (as well as a low speed) to shift from 2-3-4. The RPM needle shakes violently back and forth thus preventing the vehicle to obtain speed. The vehicle WILL shift eventually, but this make going up a slight hill very slow and time consuming.

Why does my car not shift into first gear?

The signs that the car will show at this time are: The transmission won’t shift and the car makes a grinding sound when the engine is running. Besides, pulling out of first gear will feel harder than normal. The transmission will shift in and out of gear without any issue when the car is not running.

Is there a problem with my GMC Jimmy 4WD?

If you have 4 button Autotrac the transfer cases sometimes have clutch problems and use special blue syn fluid to smooth out. The Bang comes going back to 2WD. When going into 4WD, you hear the clicking of the relays and feel it shift and hear a low whine/rumble. 4LO seems to be working as advertised.

What to do if your GMC Jimmy has vibration?

Check/change the front and rear differential gear oil and the pinion seals can leak there too. Vibration must be traced to type – tire or drive train. If the U-joints are original and have no zerks on them they may be loose. Check the front wheel bearing and tire balance.

When it is cold outside, the transmission shift hard from 1-2 and takes quite awhile (as well as a low speed) to shift from 2-3-4. The RPM needle shakes violently back and forth thus preventing the vehicle to obtain speed. The vehicle WILL shift eventually, but this make going up a slight hill very slow and time consuming.

What does rough idle mean on a GMC Sierra?

rough idle, stalling, loss of power. o2 sensor code 44 (lean) Replaced: coolant temp sensor, tps, map sensor, fuel filter, and o2 sensor. It will run normal on occasion but only lasts about 45 seconds or so.