Model year record

1992 GMC Jimmy

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 134 owner complaints on file.

GMC Jimmy, 1992–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1992–2001 generation. Bull-Doser, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V193000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,125,749
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-19
Owners notified
2000-05-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7587,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Vehicle speed control3—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Structure: body: door2—
Suspension: front: control arm2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1127,941 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: rear1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1—

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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