1994 GMC Jimmy Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1994 GMC Jimmy has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 334 complaints with NHTSA, including 57 crashes, 4 fires, 33 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (285 reports).

2Recalls
334Owner complaints
57Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Jimmy?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1994 GMC Jimmy recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Recall 99V193Jul 19, 19991,125,749 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches

Recall 94V114Jun 20, 1994740 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 GMC Jimmy problems

Problem areas named in the 334 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic285
Engine And Engine Cooling34
Power Train12
Seat Belts12
Fuel System, Gasoline11
Vehicle Speed Control9
Visibility8
Electrical System8
Suspension7
Service Brakes, Air7

What owners report

2018-09-20, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
I WAS IN A ACCIDENT WITH MY 1994 GMC JIMMY . IT JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE AND I AM HERE TO SAY THAT I WAS SCARED TO DEATH AND I AM NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR FOUR DAYS. SO CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME ON WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT IT? ACCIDENT DATE IS MARCH 13,2016. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
2014-08-09, Electrical System
DIGITAL DASH WENT OUT CANT SEE GAUGES NEITHER SPEED. *TR
2010-04-06, Power Train
94 S15 JIMMY IS NOT SWITCHING OUT OF 3RD GEAR ONLY GETS UP TO 40-45 MPH. I'VE TRIED MANURAL GEAR SWITCHING NO LUCK. WAS TOLD IT COULD BE GEAR OIL LOW. IM GONNA CHANGE TRANNY FILTER AND FLUIDS AND HOPFULLY SOME LUCK . IF ANY INFO ON THIS PLZ REPLY. JUST BOUGHT TRUCK AND WAS TOLD IT JUST STOPPED CHANGING GEARS. DROVE IT HOM DRIVES FINE BUT NO LUCK WITH IT CHANGING GEARS. *TR
2005-07-25, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS DIDN'T ACTIVATE WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSE TO. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A P PROBLEM. *JB DURING QUICK STOPS THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL AND THE ABS LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. *NM
2004-10-08, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I WAS BRAKING AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME HIT THERE BRAKES. I STEPPED ON MY BRAKES HARDER AND THE ABS KICKED IN FOR A SHORT TIME. THEN THE BRAKES FAILED AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP. HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO MY CAR OR THE CAR I HIT. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO MAKE THE TRUCK DO THIS AGAIN.

1994 GMC Jimmy questions

Does the 1994 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1994 GMC Jimmy: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Trailer Hitches. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 GMC Jimmy?

Based on 334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (285), Engine And Engine Cooling (34), Power Train (12).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 GMC Jimmy has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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