1993 GMC JIMMY
5 recalls, 263 complaints - 12 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.
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.
99I006000 Jul 19, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OR MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3-SENSOR ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) EBC4 UNITS.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE SURFACES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE COMPUTER PROGRAM WHICH OPERATES THE ABS UNIT ON SOME VEHICLES, OR REPLACE THE COMPUTER ON OTHERS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS ON THESE SURFACES.
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.
94V093000 May 16, 1994
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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 ENG... Read more
Consequence
UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE.
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.
Complaint Statistics
263 total complaints
44 crashes 11 fires 18 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 151 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 4 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 4, 2015
Incident date: May 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 GMC JIMMY. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND WAS UNABLE TO BE STOPPED BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,426.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 21, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING AFTER WARMING UP. I'VE CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, COIL PACK, MODULE UNDER DISTRIBUTOR. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 21, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING AFTER WARMING UP. I'VE CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, COIL PACK, MODULE UNDER DISTRIBUTOR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 28, 2006
Incident date: Sep 1, 2006
FAILURE OF 15 AMP. FUSE. CAUSE SHORTED BARE WIRES IN FUEL TANK. ATTACHED TO FUEL PUMP. FUEL PUMP AND WIRING REPLACED. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 28, 2006
Incident date: Sep 1, 2006
FAILURE OF 15 AMP. FUSE. CAUSE SHORTED BARE WIRES IN FUEL TANK. ATTACHED TO FUEL PUMP. FUEL PUMP AND WIRING REPLACED. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Dec 5, 2005
Incident date: Nov 10, 2005
1993 GMC JIMMY HAD LEVEL 4 CORROSION WITH PERFORATION IN THE BONDING. *TS (12/05/05) WINDSHIELD ISSUE. *SC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 9, 2005
Incident date: Oct 25, 2004
DT: WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND PRESSING ON THE BRAKE IT FELT AS THOUGH THEY DIDN'T WORK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR CENTER, AND WAS TOLD TO UNHOOK THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES BECAUSE IT WAS EXPENSIVE TO FIX THEM , AND THAT WAS WHAT MOST PEOPLE DID. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Aug 20, 2004
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
FUEL INJECTION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM STARTING THE VEHICLE. TO OBTAIN SPEED CONSUMER HAD TO COMPLETELY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATION PEDAL. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 20, 2004
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
FUEL INJECTION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM STARTING THE VEHICLE. TO OBTAIN SPEED CONSUMER HAD TO COMPLETELY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATION PEDAL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 18, 2003
Incident date: Nov 11, 2003
BRAKES FAILED ON 4 OCCASIONS. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP ABRUPTLY. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WHICH HAD A RECALL ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T OWN THE VEHICLE DURING THAT TIME. I CONTACTED THE PREVIOUS OWNER WHO SAID HE DIDN'T HAVE IT FIXED AND WASN'T SURE IF ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jul 31, 2003
Incident date: Jul 19, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY INDICATOR STARTED FLASHING. THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION, OPENED THE HOOD AND SAY FLAMES COMING FROM THE ALTERNATOR. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND A NEW ALTERNATOR WAS INSTALLED. *PH *NLM
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Mar 14, 2003
Incident date: Dec 12, 2002
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY I HAVE TO CHANGE THE EGR VALVE EVERY SIX MONTHS, AND I ONLY RECEIVE A ONE MONTH WARRANTY ON IT WHEN PURCHASED? WE ARE NOT SURE IF OUR ABS HAS EVER BEEN SERVICED SINCE THE RECALL. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW WE CAN GET INFORMATION ABOUT IT, AND IF IT HAS NOT, IS IT TOO LATE TO... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 22, 2003
Incident date: May 5, 2002
TREAD SEPERATION IN PHANTOM A/P TIRE THAT WAS MANAUFACTURED WITHIN TIME PERIOD OF NHTSA ACTION #PE02056. SUBSTANTIAL PHYSICAL INJURY TO 72 YEAR OLD DRIVER AND TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. RIMKUS CONSUTLING SERVICES EXPERT GARRET MITCHELL MADE THE FOLLOWING CONCLUSIONS: 1.A DEFECT IN THE LEFT-REAR TI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Aug 26, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 99 V 193 000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99041 CONCERNIG ABS, GMC CONSUMER CENTER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RECALL WAS OVER.*AK THE VEHICLE HAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. TOO MUCH PRESSURE HAS TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THERE IS A NOISE EMMITING FROM THE ABS CONTROL BO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Aug 8, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, AND VEHICLE'S PLASTIC TOP CONNECTOR INSIDE OF GAS TANK CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Aug 8, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, AND VEHICLE'S PLASTIC TOP CONNECTOR INSIDE OF GAS TANK CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 24, 2002
Incident date: May 22, 2002
WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLE FRONT END DROPS TO THE GROUND.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 20, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. CAUSE UNKNOWN, AND DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Sep 23, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STARTED TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE TROUBLE, AFTER PULLING OVER ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, FIRE WAS CONTAINED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IT EXTINGUISHED ITSELF, OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *TT
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 31, 2002
Incident date: Sep 23, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STARTED TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE TROUBLE, AFTER PULLING OVER ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, FIRE WAS CONTAINED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IT EXTINGUISHED ITSELF, OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *TT
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 14, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
RECALLS 99 I 006 000 / 99 V 193 000/GMC ABS: VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY EXPERIENCE A DELAY IN STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS GIVEN FOR REPAIRS. *AK MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN RECALL, HOWEVER UNLESS THERE IS A SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES,... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: Mar 17, 2001
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE LAST YEAR AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAD ONE ACCIDENT, WHICH FORTUNATELY HAD NO INJURIES, NOR DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE, BUT IT DID CAUSE DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK. I JUST DISCOVERED YOUR WEB SITE LAST EVENING AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE NHTSA CAMPAI... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 19, 2001
THIS IS MY WIFES CAR AND THIS ABS DRAKE PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSE TO BE FIXED AT THE TIME OF RECALL,BUT I WAS DRIVING IT DEC. 9 2000 WHEN I HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES .AT FRIST THE DRAKES LOCKED UP WHEN THE PEDAL PULSED AND THEN WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD NO BARKES AT ALL. I WOULD LIKE FOR THE PEOPLE FRO... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 30, 2001
SEATBELT DOES NOT LOCK TO KEEP YOU FROM MOVING FORWARD WHEN BRAKING HARD OR COLLISION. TWO VEHICLES ARE LIKE THIS,1987 S-10 PICKUP,AND 1993 S-15 JIMMY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 23, 2001
Incident date: May 7, 2001
ABS BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. CONSUMER CONDUCTED RECALL SEARCH, AND CONTACTED DEALERSHIP REGARDING THIS. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL, HOWEVER LATER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALLS 99V193... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 15, 2001
Incident date: May 9, 2001
1) ENGINE- VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE FROM HWY SPEED, EVEN THOUGH OPERATOR WAS NOT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. I HAD TO PUT IN NEUTRAL,THEN SHUT OFF ENGINE TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS WAS AFTER I WAS FORCED TO GO THROUGH A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. 2) BRAKES- IN THE SAME SITUATION, THE BRAKES SUFFERED A COMPLETE F... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 15, 2001
Incident date: May 9, 2001
1) ENGINE- VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE FROM HWY SPEED, EVEN THOUGH OPERATOR WAS NOT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. I HAD TO PUT IN NEUTRAL,THEN SHUT OFF ENGINE TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS WAS AFTER I WAS FORCED TO GO THROUGH A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. 2) BRAKES- IN THE SAME SITUATION, THE BRAKES SUFFERED A COMPLETE F... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Apr 6, 2001
AT ANY TIME, WITH NO WARNING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BECOME HARD AS A ROCK, AND WILL NOT DEPRESS, THEREFORE PROVIDING NO BRAKING TO THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, AND EACH TIME THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. ONE RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE TO THE TRUCK ABS SYSTEM,... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Mar 7, 2001
WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE. CAUSING ME TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS IS THE THIRD INCIDENT. PREVIOUSLY MY HUSBAND REAR - ENDED A VEHICLE, AND I SLID THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT NARROWLY ESCAPING BEING HIT BY A DUMP TRUCK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS AND IN FOR RECALL... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 13, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE CAUSED VEHICLE TO SLIDE INTO FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEFECT WAS CORRECTED, AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN CONSUMER'S HUSBAND REAR ENDED AN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 19, 2001
Incident date: Mar 17, 2001
ABS BRAKES WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES, VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN ROLLOVER, ONE PERSON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.*AK *SLC
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Apr 7, 2000
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS PRIOR TO RECALL 99I006 AS A RESULT OF BRAKE FAILURE, CONSUMER'S INSURANCE COMPANY IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Jan 11, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
VEHICLE STARTED IDLING VERY ROUGHLY AFTER IT HAD WARMED UP OR WHEN TURNING A CORNER, IT WOULD ALMOST CUT OFF. CONSUMER COULD SMEEL FUMES, TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND IT WAS A FUEL INJECTOR LEAK. FUEL INJECTOR AND EGR VALVE, AND ENGINE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED THIS PROBLEM COULD HAVE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 11, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
VEHICLE STARTED IDLING VERY ROUGHLY AFTER IT HAD WARMED UP OR WHEN TURNING A CORNER, IT WOULD ALMOST CUT OFF. CONSUMER COULD SMEEL FUMES, TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND IT WAS A FUEL INJECTOR LEAK. FUEL INJECTOR AND EGR VALVE, AND ENGINE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED THIS PROBLEM COULD HAVE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jan 11, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
VEHICLE STARTED IDLING VERY ROUGHLY AFTER IT HAD WARMED UP OR WHEN TURNING A CORNER, IT WOULD ALMOST CUT OFF. CONSUMER COULD SMEEL FUMES, TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND IT WAS A FUEL INJECTOR LEAK. FUEL INJECTOR AND EGR VALVE, AND ENGINE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED THIS PROBLEM COULD HAVE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 15, 2000
FUEL BEING INJECTED BACK INTO ENGINE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FUEL INJECTOR KIT MUST BE PURCHASED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE AND RESULTED IN TWO ACCIDENTS. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 1, 2000
RECALL 99I006000/ ABS BRAKES. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE, ABS BRAKES CONTINUED TO OPERATE POORLY. INFACT, PROBLEM BECAME WORSE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 18, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. MANUFACTURER HAS SENT A RECALL NOTICE TO THE CONSUMER. HOWEVER, GMC STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 10, 2000
Incident date: Feb 10, 2000
CONSUMER WAS BACKING UP INTO CARPORT AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE NEAR FUEL TANK. FIRE WAS STARTED BY GAS LEAKING ON EXHAUST PIPE. OWNER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 24, 2000
Incident date: Apr 24, 2000
ON DRY ROAD AT ANYTIME BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 20, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING 40-50 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES TO MAKE A STOP, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Mar 9, 2000
EGR VALVE FAILED 3 TIMES, CAUSING OTHER RELATED PROBLEMS. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE, AND COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT IT WILL NOT FAIL AGAIN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 14, 2000
Incident date: Jan 7, 2000
WHEN APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT ON DRY PAVEMENT MY BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HIT AN ACURA INTEGRA. LUCKILY I HAD SLOWED DOWN TO 15MPH BEFORE THE BRAKED FAILED. THIS MAKES THE 3 TIME I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO THE NHTSA AND THE SECOND TIME TO GMC. IT ALSO MAKES... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 3, 2000
MY 93 JIMMY EXHIBITS BEHAVIOR AS IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 94V093 AND 99V193. FOR 94V093, THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD WHEN STARTED AND A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM (CHECKED AT 70K MILES) AS A WORN LOW AND REVERSE CLUTCH. FOR 99V193, MY ABS SEEMS TO WORK ONLY WHEN IN 4WD. I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 3, 2000
MY 93 JIMMY EXHIBITS BEHAVIOR AS IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 94V093 AND 99V193. FOR 94V093, THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD WHEN STARTED AND A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM (CHECKED AT 70K MILES) AS A WORN LOW AND REVERSE CLUTCH. FOR 99V193, MY ABS SEEMS TO WORK ONLY WHEN IN 4WD. I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 31, 2000
THERE IS AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 30, 1999
Incident date: Nov 28, 1999
IN THE MIDST OF BRAKING ON DAMP OR WET (BUT WITHOUT STANDING WATER) OR MUDDY ROAD SURFACE, AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE BRAKES WILL CUT OUT FOR A MOMENT. IT FEELS LIKE YOU'VE HIT AN ICE PATCH. ONE TIME I WOUND UP STOPPING IN THE INTERSECTION RATHER THAN BEFORE IT (WITH NO RESULTING ACCIDENT). I H... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 22, 1999
WAS GOING 45MPH & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN FOR STOP SIGN. PEDAL FELT HARD & STIFF. NEEDED BOTH FEET TO BRAKE. THE BRAKES BROKE LOSE & VEHICLE SKIDDED. MANAGED TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD. WAS REPAIRED 10/10/97. EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM 2 MONTHS AGO. THE LEFT SPEED SENSOR WAS REPLACED. LE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Nov 5, 1999
Incident date: Oct 16, 1999
NO SUMMARY
Crash
Showing 50 of 263 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 GMC JIMMY
12 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
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
240699
Jul 24, 1999
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SUBJECT REGARDING ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - SPECIAL POLICY. *TT
676537
Jun 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INTERMITTENT HESTIATIONS, LOW POWER, AND ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE IN COLD TEMPERATURES (REPLACE PCM). *TW
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
96067
Feb 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
POLICY ADJUSTMENT - LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. *TW
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
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
GMC JIMMY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 141 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 307 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 202 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 355 | View |
| 1997 | 5 | 421 | View |
| 1996 | 8 | 605 | View |
| 1995 | 8 | 713 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 424 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 5 | 263 | |
| 1992 | 3 | 134 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 139 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 15 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 17 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 15 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |