1996 GMC Jimmy

MTRON60

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1996 GMC JIMMY

Shakes or Wobbles problem
1996 GMC Jimmy 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

On acceleration there is a vibration, stops when you let off gas.

Thursday, February 11th, 2010 AT 4:57 PM

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TOOOMANYTOYS

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Is it 2wd or 4wd. Check the u joints and driveshaft for damage. The driveshaft may need to be balanced

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Thursday, February 11th, 2010 AT 5:09 PM

MTRON60

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I already checked u-joints drive shaft does not appear to be missing and balance weights. Tires are all balanced.

It is a 4wd.

I have not checked trans-mount.

The vibration is on acceleration. Stops when I let off gas starts again when gas is applied.

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Thursday, February 11th, 2010 AT 5:43 PM

HOMER1967

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Are you sure it's not a misfire? A u-joint or drivetrain issue would not subside when you let off the gas. Jeff

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Thursday, February 11th, 2010 AT 6:00 PM

MTRON60

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It Idles fine and has plenty of get up and go.

It acts similar to a tire being out of balance but subsided/stops foot off gas.

Trans-mount?

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Thursday, February 11th, 2010 AT 6:20 PM

HOMER1967

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Trans mount unlikely if anything I would be leaning towards backlash in one of the rears or transfer case. Does the vehicle make any noise when putting it in gear? Especially reverse it would be a clunking type noise. Let me know.