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GMC Jimmy Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls and 2,720 owner complaints across 25 model years of the GMC Jimmy (1970–2004). The most-complained-about year is 1995.

27
safety recalls, all years
2,720
owner complaints, all years
1995
year with most recalls
1995
year with most complaints

Pick your GMC Jimmy model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 GMC Jimmy12
2003 GMC Jimmy11
2001 GMC Jimmy3100
2000 GMC Jimmy4211
1999 GMC Jimmy0137
1998 GMC Jimmy2238
1997 GMC Jimmy4274
1996 GMC Jimmy6407
1995 GMC Jimmy6499
1994 GMC Jimmy2334
1993 GMC Jimmy2216
1992 GMC Jimmy1122
1991 GMC Jimmy4118
1990 GMC Jimmy011
1989 GMC Jimmy013
1988 GMC Jimmy015
1987 GMC Jimmy06
1986 GMC Jimmy03
1985 GMC Jimmy06
1984 GMC Jimmy05
1983 GMC Jimmy11
1982 GMC Jimmy11
1981 GMC Jimmy10
1971 GMC Jimmy10
1970 GMC Jimmy10

What GMC Jimmy owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2,720 complaints with NHTSA. The 1995 model year has the most, with 499.

All GMC Jimmy recalls (27)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a GMC Jimmy, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 08V231000 Reported 5,862 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    General motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 chevrolet blazer, my 2000-2001 GMC jimmy, and my 2000 oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. The recall began on june 17, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or through their website at <a…

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  2. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V132000 Reported 183,922 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on june 4, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

    Model years: 2003, 2004

  3. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 03V159000 Reported 1,755,876 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

    Model years: 1996

  4. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 03V117000 Reported 312,715 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. Sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat belt…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop. Owner notification began on august 8, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…

    Model years: 1997

  5. Exterior (visibility)

    NHTSA 03V093000 Reported 507,171 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain sport utility vehicles, MINI vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

    Model years: 1997

  6. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 01V364000 Reported 506,377 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. Owner notification will be conducted in two phases. The first phase began april 15, 2002, with mailings to owners of 2000 and early 2001 vehicles. The second mailing…

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  7. Suspension: upper ball joint

    NHTSA 01V200000 Reported 48,600 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both upper ball joints. Owner notification began september 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 1996, 1997

  8. Seat belts

    NHTSA 00V228003 Reported 156,305 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and MINI vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  9. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 99V220000 Reported 3,947 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: s -trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive. These vehicles may have had the right-hand antilock brake system (ABS) module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts tightened without seating the pipe-flared-ends enough to withstand normal assembly and vehicle inputs without partially unseating. This does not comply…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.

    Model years: 2000

  10. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 99V193000 Reported 1,125,749 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

    Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

  11. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 98V150001 Reported 1,557,585 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

  12. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 98V053000 Reported 72 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. One or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand lower control arm are under torqued. This can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequent break resulting in separation of the lower control arm from the frame.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.

    Model years: 1998

  13. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 97V218000 Reported 19,716 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.

    Model years: 1998

  14. Seat belts

    NHTSA 97V096001 Reported 586,058 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.

    Model years: 1996, 1997

  15. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 96V234000 Reported 432,183 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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."

    Remedy: Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

  16. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 96V142000 Reported 97,351 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (down) position under certain conditions because the buckle assembly can move inside the seat belt cover. If the cover moves far enough, it can create an interference condition with the latch release button. When it does, the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (one assembly) with a new, revised design.

    Model years: 1991

  17. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 95V180000 Reported 73,163 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the fan with a newer fan having thicker-headed rivets.

    Model years: 1995

  18. Suspension: upper ball joint

    NHTSA 95V080000 Reported 271 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The upper ball joint nuts were under-torqued resulting in improper seating in the steering knuckle.

    Remedy: Dealers will retorque the upper ball joint nut on both sides of the vehicle to the correct torque values.

    Model years: 1995

  19. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 94V242000 Reported 262 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for hand-started brake pedal bolts and torque them to correct specifications.

    Model years: 1995

  20. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 94V114000 Reported 740 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The trailer hitch attaching bolts were not tightened to the specified torque. This can lead to loosening and subsequent breakage of the fasteners.

    Remedy: Dealers will torque all eight trailer hitch bolts to the correct torque.

    Model years: 1994

  21. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 94V093000 Reported 72,664 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 engine is off.)

    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.

    Model years: 1993

  22. Storage (fuel system)

    NHTSA 91V108000 Reported 102,885 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.

    Remedy: Replace sender seals.

    Model years: 1991

  23. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 90V107000 Reported 181 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Use of improper primer on metal surfaces of windshield and side window openings could cause low adhesion to the metal surface and would not provide retention required by FMVSS 212.

    Remedy: Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer.

    Model years: 1991

  24. Seats

    NHTSA 83V046000 Reported 17,312 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The inertia lock mechanism may not function, allowing the seat back to fold forward, and the seat to move forward.

    Model years: 1983

  25. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 82V128000 Reported 1,633 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On the involved vehicles, the rear brake drum balance weights may interfere with the aluminum wheels. This contact could cause the wheel lug nuts to loosen, leading to wheel stud failure. This could allow separation of the wheel and tire from the vehicle.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify the rear brake drum balance weights without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  26. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 80V150000 Reported 364 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The involved vehicles may have been assembled without the retainer clip for the brake pedal push rod. The absence of this retainer clip could allow the brake pedal to disengage from the master cyclinder push rod.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the retainer clip on all suspect vehicles without charge.

    Model years: 1981

  27. Coil springs (suspension)

    NHTSA 71V139000 Reported 124,000 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1970, 1971

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.