Model year record

1994 GMC Jimmy

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

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.

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