1993 GMC Jimmy: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 216 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (73% of complaints); the 1991 and 1992 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 times. The manufacturer was notified, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,426.”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2015
“Vehicle keeps stalling after warming up. I've changed the fuel pump, fuel filter, coil pack, module under distributor. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2008
“Failure of 15 amp. Fuse. Cause shorted bare wires in fuel tank. Attached to fuel pump. Fuel pump and wiring replaced. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2006
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“Dt: when driving the vehicle and pressing on the brake it felt as though they didn't work. Vehicle was taken to the repair center, and was told to unhook the anti-lock brakes because it was expensive to fix them , and that was what most people did. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2004
“Fuel injection was replaced three times. Also, consumer had a problem starting the vehicle. To obtain speed consumer had to completely depress the acceleration pedal. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2004
“Brakes failed on 4 occasions. Brake pedal went to floor when attempting to stop abruptly. I did some research and found that this was a problem which had a recall although I didn't own the vehicle during that time. I contacted the previous owner who said he didn't have it fixed and wasn't sure if he ever received a recall notice. I notified gmc and was told by that my VIN was not found . Am I stuck with this problem? I found out it would cost approximately $800.00 to fix! It is very dangerous. *la”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2003
“While driving the battery indicator started flashing. The consumer pulled into a service station, opened the hood and say flames coming from the alternator. The fire was extinguished and a new alternator was installed. *ph *nlm”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2003
“I would like to know why I have to change the egr valve every six months, and I only receive a one month warranty on it when purchased? We are not sure if our ABS has ever been serviced since the recall. I would like to know how we can get information about it, and if it has not, is it too late to be serviced without us paying for it? *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2002
“NHTSA recall 99 v 193 000/ manufacturer's recall 99041 concernig ABS, gmc consumer center informed consumer that recall was over.*ak the vehicle has extended stopping distances. Too much pressure has to be applied in order for the vehicle to stop. There is a noise emmiting from the ABS control box under the hood. There is a safety recall on this vehicle and it has not been honored. *jg”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2002
“While traveling on highway vehicle shut down, and vehicle's plastic top connector inside of gas tank caught on fire. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 42 of these complaints and injuries in 17 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PROPER TORQUE.
Remedy: R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.
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.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OR MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3-SENSOR ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) EBC4 UNITS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE COMPUTER PROGRAM WHICH OPERATES THE ABS UNIT ON SOME VEHICLES, OR REPLACE THE COMPUTER ON OTHERS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS ON THESE SURFACES.
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 INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 GMC Jimmy reliable?
NHTSA has 216 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 GMC Jimmy. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (73% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 GMC Jimmy problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 99,426 miles or less.
Does the 1993 GMC Jimmy have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.