Model year record

1995 GMC Jimmy

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 713 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 98V150001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,557,585
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-01
Owners notified
1998-12-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V234000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
432,183
Reported to NHTSA
1996-11-14
Owners notified
1996-11-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING DEVELOPMENT TESTING, THE PROP SHAFT CONTACTED THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE WAS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Safety risk

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDING OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT REMOVING OR DISASSEMBLING THE FUEL SYSTEM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V180000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
73,163
Reported to NHTSA
1995-09-22
Owners notified
1995-10-04

Defect description

FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND INJURED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V080000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
271
Reported to NHTSA
1995-04-24
Owners notified
1995-04-28

Defect description

THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V242000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
262
Reported to NHTSA
1994-12-12
Owners notified
1994-11-14

Defect description

THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLT WAS STARTED IN THE WELD NUT, BUT WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE BOLT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WELD NUT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

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 slip188116,408 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer377,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)3478,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor29
Air bags: frontal26105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline19
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components17
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system15
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads14
Unknown or other14141,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1367,000 mi
Vehicle speed control13220,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1216,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1067,000 mi
Air bags9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc9
Suspension: front9145,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery8
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly7
Service brakes, hydraulic67,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior6124,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling57,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch5
Seats5
Steering5200,300 mi
Electrical system: ignition4
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4
Fuel system, other4118,365 mi
Power train: manual transmission4
Service brakes, air: antilock4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper4
Structure: body: door4
Electrical system37,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: ignition: module3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner380,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Seats: front assembly: power adjust3
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist3
Structure: body3
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate37,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm3
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint3
Tires3159,650 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3
Visibility: power window devices and controls3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system267,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Equipment27,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2
Parking brake2
Power train267,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2118,365 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Structure: frame and members2
Suspension2
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint2
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar2
Tires: tread/belt2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring2
Wheels2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel/propulsion system1141,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes1141,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1118,365 mi
Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve1118,365 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield1
Wheels: rim1

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has roughly the same number of 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.