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1993 GMC Jimmy Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1993 GMC Jimmy, and owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
216
owner complaints to NHTSA
42 / 9
complaints citing a crash / fire
16–18
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 1993 GMC Jimmy

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1993 GMC Jimmy have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA; 42 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 111,505 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 52 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 time”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 4, 2015 · Service brakes

“Vehicle keeps stalling after warming up. I've changed the fuel pump, fuel filter, coil pack, module under distributor. *tr”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 21, 2008 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1993 GMC Jimmy (Jimmy 2WD, Jimmy 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–18 mpg
City / Highway15–16 / 20–22
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engine6 cyl, 4.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 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 yearRecallsComplaints
1970 GMC Jimmy10
1971 GMC Jimmy10
1981 GMC Jimmy10
1982 GMC Jimmy11
1983 GMC Jimmy11
1984 GMC Jimmy05
1985 GMC Jimmy06
1986 GMC Jimmy03
1987 GMC Jimmy06
1988 GMC Jimmy015
1989 GMC Jimmy013
1990 GMC Jimmy011
1991 GMC Jimmy4118
1992 GMC Jimmy1122
1993 GMC Jimmy2216
1994 GMC Jimmy2334
1995 GMC Jimmy6499
1996 GMC Jimmy6407
1997 GMC Jimmy4274
1998 GMC Jimmy2238
1999 GMC Jimmy0137
2000 GMC Jimmy4211
2001 GMC Jimmy3100
2003 GMC Jimmy11
2004 GMC Jimmy12

Checking a specific 1993 GMC Jimmy

How do I know if my 1993 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1993 GMC Jimmy; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 94V093000).

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.

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.