1994 GMC Jimmy Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1994 GMC Jimmy, and owners have filed 334 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 1994 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.
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Trailer hitches
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.
334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 GMC Jimmy have filed 334 complaints with NHTSA; 57 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 33 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 97,473 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 85 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2018 · Electronic stability control (esc)
“Digital dash went out cant see gauges neither speed. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 9, 2014 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 GMC Jimmy (Jimmy 2WD, Jimmy 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15 / 20–22 |
| 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 |
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| 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 1994 GMC Jimmy
How do I know if my 1994 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 1994 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 94V114000).
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.