1992 GMC Jimmy Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1992 GMC Jimmy, and owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1992 GMC Jimmy
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
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.
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 GMC Jimmy have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 107,471 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 21 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 16, 2005 · Engine and engine cooling
“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 # g9904”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 29, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 GMC Jimmy (Jimmy 2WD, Jimmy 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–15 / 19–21 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare GMC Jimmy model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Jimmy model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 5 |
| 1985 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 6 |
| 1986 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 6 |
| 1988 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 15 |
| 1989 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 13 |
| 1990 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 11 |
| 1991 GMC Jimmy | 4 | 118 |
| 1992 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 122 |
| 1993 GMC Jimmy | 2 | 216 |
| 1994 GMC Jimmy | 2 | 334 |
| 1995 GMC Jimmy | 6 | 499 |
| 1996 GMC Jimmy | 6 | 407 |
| 1997 GMC Jimmy | 4 | 274 |
| 1998 GMC Jimmy | 2 | 238 |
| 1999 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 137 |
| 2000 GMC Jimmy | 4 | 211 |
| 2001 GMC Jimmy | 3 | 100 |
| 2003 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1992 GMC Jimmy
How do I know if my 1992 GMC Jimmy has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1992 GMC Jimmy; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 99V193000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.