1992 GMC JIMMY

3 recalls, 134 complaints - 10 TSBs

06E041000 May 18, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PR... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.
7,800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: R&B, INC.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
61,944 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
99V193000 Jul 19, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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-WHE... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
1,125,749 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

134 total complaints 11 crashes 2 fires 7 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP75
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE3
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER2
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 16, 2005
Incident date: Dec 14, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT A TOLL BOOTH THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED REPAIR SHOP. UPON INSPECTION THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. THE CONT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Nov 29, 2004
Incident date: Mar 30, 2004
WE WERE GIVEN A 1992 GMC JIMMY BY MY FATHER, AND ALONG WITH THE CAR CAME ALL THE CORRESPONDING PAPERWORK. INCLUDED IN THE PAPERWORK WAS A "SAFETY RECALL NOTICE" FROM GMC DATED MAY 2000, RECALL # G99041-S. THIS LETTER DESCRIBES AN ABS BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN ABNORMAL STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE R... Read more
Crash 3 injured
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER Jun 15, 2004
Incident date: Jun 6, 1999
THIS 1992 GMC JIMMY WAS GIVEN TO ME BY MY PARENTS MR AND MRS R E DEARRINGTON. FROM THE FIRST DAY THAT I RECIEVED IT AND WASHED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME THE BACK WINDOW WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ENCLOSURE IS A PAIN IN THE BUTT. VERY ANNOYING, INDEED. WHEN IT RAINS OR THE VEHICLE IS WASHED THE ENCLOSER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 17, 2002
Incident date: Oct 13, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE "CPI" UNIT WHICH IS INSIDE THE ENGINE DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY, GASOLINE AND OIL SPREAD ALL OVER THE ENGINE, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jun 18, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
WHEN TURNING ON AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH STARTED TO SMOKE, DEALER REPLACED SWITCH. AT THIS TIME SWITCH IS BEING REPLACED AGAIN, SAME REASON.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT May 23, 2002
Incident date: May 23, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, THE TREAD AND STEEL BELT SEPARATED FROM LEFT REAR TIRE. TIRE SIZE P235/75R15M+F DOT# APHLF3U471 EQUIPMENT ON A 92 GMC JIMMY.*JB *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 24, 2002
Incident date: Sep 24, 2001
THE SUV FAILED T STOP AND SUBSEQUENTLY LEFT THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER INTO A DITCH. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: May 20, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD CAUSING CRASH, CONSUMER STATED BRAKES HAD BEEN WORKED ON THE PREVIOUS DAY. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 15, 2001
Incident date: Jan 25, 2001
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GENERAL MOTORS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2000. THE RECALL NOTICE WAS CREATED BY THE NATION TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE ACT AND WAS TITLED CAMPAIGN #G99041-S. I SCEDULED MY VEHICLE FOR THE UPGRADE AND HAD THIS SERVICE PERFOMED ON 09/20/00. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AFTER THE U... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 29, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
WHEN COMING TO A STOP CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, AT THAT TIME ENGINE REVVED, BACK TIRES WERE SPINNING, HAD TO SHUT OFF IGNITION TO STOP ENGINE.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jan 22, 2001
Incident date: Sep 17, 2000
LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES, TIRES ARE UNIROYAL LAREDO, P235/75R15, DOT APHLF3U321. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Dec 7, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
NON METALLIC FUEL HOSE IS CRACKING DUE TO HEAT FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. ASKING NHTSA FOR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 7, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
NON METALLIC FUEL HOSE IS CRACKING DUE TO HEAT FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. ASKING NHTSA FOR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Oct 29, 2000
WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHT STARTED TO FLICKER, THEN, SMOKE CAME FROM PASSENGER DASHBOARD AND SMELLED LIKE SOME WIRES WERE BURNING, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. GMC NOT WILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Aug 31, 2000
A MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN THE DIGTAL INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WHICH HAS CAUSED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NOT TO ILLUMINATE ON ONE SIDE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 24, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-193) ABS SYSTEM, RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY. *MJS
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 29, 2000
Incident date: Jun 16, 1996
99V 193000/ABS: WHILE APPLYING BRAKES IN WET CONDITIONS AT 35-40 MPH AND DURING A SUDDEN STOP/EMERGENCY SITUATION, ABS BRAKES ENGAGE BRIEFLY AND CUT OFF. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE WITHOUT BRAKES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVID... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 19, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAN'T GO FAST BECAUSE IT MAKES A ROARING NOISE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO STOP IS TO ALMOST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE THE NOISE WILL STOP. CONSUMER THINKS IT'S THE BRAKES. ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 16, 2000
UPON APPLYING FORCE TO BRAKE PEDALTO MAKE A NORMAL STOP FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP IN WHICH THE REAR BRAKES CONTINUED WITH FORWARD MOVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SKID, AND RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 19, 2000
IS AND WHEN IS THIS VEHICLE GOING TO BE RECALLED BY GMC UNDER CAMPAIGN ID 99V193000? IF NOT, WHY NOT? GM WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY SUBSTANTIVE ANSWER--THIS NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED LAST YEAR AND NOTHING! NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED IN SUMMARY, INQUIRES ABOUT RECALL. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Mar 11, 2000
CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CAR ACCELERATED ONTO THE ROAD AND WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE IMPACT DISENGAGED THE SEAT BELT AND THREW CONSUMER INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT OF VEHICLE WHERE HE... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Mar 11, 2000
CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CAR ACCELERATED ONTO THE ROAD AND WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE IMPACT DISENGAGED THE SEAT BELT AND THREW CONSUMER INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT OF VEHICLE WHERE HE... Read more
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Apr 20, 2000
WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP OR IN A STOPPED POSITION VEHICLE WILL IDLE UP TO THE RED LINE, FROM THAT POINT VEHICLE CAN PULL OFF WITHOUT THE GAS BEING APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: May 31, 1999
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT RESULTED IN FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) MJS
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 22, 2000
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENS. THEN, GOES DOWN ABOUT AN INCH AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN SEVERAL COLLISIONS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Feb 16, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
CONSUMER ABS SENSORS FAILED CAUSING THE ABS DASH LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND RESULTED IN LOW BRAKE PEDAL AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 9, 2000
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND HAS NOT DUPLICATED OR CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 1, 2000
Incident date: Jan 30, 1998
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ABS FAILING TO OPERATE. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED BY INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 4, 2000
Incident date: Apr 2, 1999
PAINT IS CHIPPING & PEELING AT THE BODY LINES, AND WILL SPREAD TO FLAT SURFACES IF IT ISN'T FIXED SOON. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 29, 1999
Incident date: Dec 28, 1998
CATASTROPHIC ABS FAILURE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED LIGHTLY TO ADJUST SPEED IN TRAFFIC, ABS PUMP ACTIVIATES, LOCKING BRAKE PEDAL IN THE UP POSITION WHILE NOT SLOWING VEHICLE. ABS SYSTEM CONTINUES PEDAL LOCKOUT UNTIL VEHICLE ROLLS TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALER INDICATES ABS FAILURE, R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 16, 1999
CONSUMER STATE WHILE MAKING A STOP ON WET PAVEMENT VEHICLE CONTINUE TO STILLTRAVEL. DLR HAS BEEN NOTIFED ALSON MRF. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Nov 9, 1999
Incident date: Oct 19, 1998
VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, AND PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. DEALER NOTIFIED AND LOCATED AN INTERNAL LEAK TO ECHU CONTROL MODULE/ REPLACEMNT WAS DONE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Oct 19, 1999
Incident date: Jun 20, 1993
WHILE WEARING A LONDON FOG STYLE OVERCOAT, I (7 TIMES IN AS MANY YEARS) ENTERED THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE. I FASTENED THE SEAT BELT, STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND SAT BACK (SAME MOTION), AND THE LOOP ON THE OVERCOAT SNAGGED THE DOOR HANDLE AND OPENED THE DOOR WHILE I WAS BACKING UP. UNFORTU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Oct 14, 1999
Incident date: Dec 27, 1997
WE HAD A COUPLE OF CRASHES DUE TO THE TRUCK NOT STOPPING ON TIME. WE NEED TO GET A LETTER STATING THAT IT WAS NOT THE DRIVER'S FAULT BUT DUE TO THE TRUCKS FAILING COMPONENTS. THIS HAS CAUSED AN INCREASE ON OUR INSURANCE PREMIUMS. PLEASE CORRECT THIS IMMEDIATELY DUE TO HIGH BILLS. THANK YOU, CALL M... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 12, 1999
Incident date: Oct 6, 1999
ABS BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 12, 1999
WHILE DRIVING APPLIED BRAKES, AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. COULDN'T STOP VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 12, 1999
Incident date: May 12, 1999
ABS BRAKES MAKE VEHICLE TURN TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 26, 1999
WOULD HEAR A HISSING SOUND WHEN ABS BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON & STAY. PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. WHEN RELEASED MAKES NOISES. BEEN TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC ABS LINE WAS WORN & NEEDED REPLACING. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Sep 23, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
TRANSMISSION WOULD KEEP SLIPPING. THE CLUTCH PISTON HAD STARTED SLIPPING. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK BEFORE GOING INTO ANOTHER GEAR. BEEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE PISTONS WERE MADE OF ALUMINUM & WERE CRACKING. THE PISTONS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH STEEL PISTONS TO OPERATE PROPE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) Sep 23, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
TRANSMISSION WOULD KEEP SLIPPING. THE CLUTCH PISTON HAD STARTED SLIPPING. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK BEFORE GOING INTO ANOTHER GEAR. BEEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE PISTONS WERE MADE OF ALUMINUM & WERE CRACKING. THE PISTONS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH STEEL PISTONS TO OPERATE PROPE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 22, 1999
Incident date: Aug 8, 1994
WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES CAR WOULD NOT STOP. IT VEERED OFF THE ROADWAY TO AVOID A CRASH.THIS PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHEN A STOP IS ABOUT TO BE MADE.DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THEY KNEW OF NO SUCH PROBLEM AND RECEIVED NO REPORTS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 21, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. HOWEVER, RECALL NOTICE (99V-193) EXPLAINS THE SAME FAILURE CONSUMER EXPERIENCING. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Oct 31, 1998
WHEN ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD COMPLETELY FAIL TO WORK. THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. WOULD HAVE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 8, 1999
WHEN TURNING A CORNER DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES , PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER CAR ON THE SIDE. MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Aug 6, 1999
THIS VEHICLE WAS IN TWO SEPERATE CAR ACCIDENTS AND I BELEIVED THE THEY WERE CAUSED BY THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
ABS BRAKES CONSISTANTLY INTERMITANTLY KICK IN DELAYING STOP TIME- ONGOING PROBLEM- DEALERS CANNOT FIND DEFECT- SOMETIMES ANTILOCK LIGHT FLASHES--NO CODES ARE STORED- HAVE REPLACED SENSORS ON WHEELS AND CLEANED BRAKE DUST FROM REAR-- NO CHANGE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 23, 1999
WHEN DRIVING AT 50 TO 60MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE RIGHT FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP, AND THE ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK THEM WAS TO PUT IN REVERSE. DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. HAS HAPPENED FIVE TIMES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 22, 1999
THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Jul 9, 1999
DECORATIVE SLEEVE LOOP OF TRENCHCOAT SNAGGED DOOR HANDLE WHILE BACKING OUT OF HOME GARAGE AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR FULLY OPENED. APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS LATER UNFORTUNATELY I DID IT AGAIN BUT THIS TIME AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE I WAS POSITIONING THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. WHEN THE DOOR OPENED,... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR May 6, 1999
Incident date: Apr 5, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ALTERNATOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
Fire

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 GMC JIMMY

10 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD1
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)1
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT1
020730024A Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
02015 Jan 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR
96067A Jun 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. *TW
666309 Apr 1, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW
236111 Jun 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CPI ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL NEW GEARS/NEW MEM-CALS). *SD
GM161514 Apr 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW
GM561204 Apr 1, 1995
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW
376105 Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
476149 Dec 1, 1994
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING CONCERNS. *TW
CAMP/93C04A May 1, 1993
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REMOTE ENGINE OIL FILTER ADAPTER.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC JIMMY

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE89097 Opened: Mar 6, 1989 , Closed: Jun 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
CRUISE CONTROL
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GMC JIMMY - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC JIMMY across all model years (1970, 2004).

69 Total Recalls
3,791 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
424 Reported Crashes
70 Reported Fires
7 Reported Deaths

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