Model year record

1994 GMC Jimmy

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 424 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 94V114000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
740
Reported to NHTSA
1994-06-20
Owners notified
1994-06-30

Defect description

THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS CAN LEAD TO LOOSENING AND SUBSEQUENT BREAKAGE OF THE FASTENERS.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE TRAILER WAS BEING PULLED, THE HITCH AND TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TORQUE ALL EIGHT TRAILER HITCH BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.

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 slip242103,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)13
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6
Engine and engine cooling: engine5
Seat belts: front: anchorage5152,525 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5
Unknown or other5
Vehicle speed control5108 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4
Power train: automatic transmission4
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift4
Seat belts: front: retractor4
Suspension: front4
Tires4
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor488,000 mi
Electrical system3152,525 mi
Seats3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2152,525 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2
Power train2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Structure: frame and members2
Child seat1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1215,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1152,525 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control166,319 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline1152,525 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel/propulsion system1215,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1152,525 mi
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic196,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core175,160 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1152,525 mi
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 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.