Model year record

1993 GMC Jimmy

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 263 owner complaints on file.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V093000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
72,664
Reported to NHTSA
1994-05-16
Owners notified
1994-10-21

Defect description

SIGNIFICANT WEAR CAN DEVELOP ON THE LOW AND REVERSE CLUTCH PREVENTING THE PARK PAWL FROM ENGAGING. THIS CAN PREVENT A "NO PARK" CONDITION TO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, CAUSING UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION. (THE "NO PARK" CONDITION WILL NOT OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS OFF.)

Safety risk

UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FOR CONTAMINATION WHICH WILL INDICATE IF THE LOW OR REVERSE CLUTCH IS WORN. IF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SHOWS CONTAMINATION, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.

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 slip15114,000 mi
Vehicle speed control8
Power train: automatic transmission6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)5
Engine and engine cooling: engine4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4
Service brakes, air: antilock4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4
Electrical system3163,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator376,097 mi
Electrical system: wiring3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Fuel system, gasoline2205,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2163,000 mi
Power train2
Suspension: front2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: windshield2
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes199,426 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering1
Structure: body1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Tires: tread/belt1
Trailer hitches1
Unknown or other1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1

The 1992 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.