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1993 GMC Jimmy Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — runs 10.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
216Complaints
5Recalls
42Crashes
9Fires
17Injured
2Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (69.9% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 10.3× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip151 · 69.9%RecalledRecall 99V193000 · Recall 99I006000
Vehicle Speed Control8 · 3.7%not available
Power Train:automatic Transmission6 · 2.8%RecalledRecall 94V093000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components6 · 2.8%RecalledRecall 99V193000 · Recall 99I006000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline5 · 2.3%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (EGR Valve)5 · 2.3%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8 · 3.7%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION6 · 2.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS6 · 2.8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE5 · 2.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)5 · 2.3%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY4 · 1.9%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS4 · 1.9%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4 · 1.9%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER4 · 1.9%

Percentages are the share of the 216 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 06E041000 · 2006 · reported 05/18/2006

A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

NHTSA campaign 99V193000 · 1999 · reported 07/19/1999

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 94V093000 · 1994 · reported 05/16/1994

UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

NHTSA campaign 99I006000 · 1999 · reported 07/19/1999

THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE SURFACES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ON WET PAVEMENT IN EMERGENCIES. WHEN ATTEMPTING A HARD STOP THE BRAKE PEDDLE WOULD GO ALL THE WAY TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 700044 — filed 10/23/1998 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“ABS BRAKES FAILED/REPLACED. ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS/CALIPERS AND MASTER CYLINDER.”NHTSA complaint 540425 — filed 08/30/1998 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHEN APPYLING THE ABS BRAKES IN EMERGENCY STOPPING THE BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 825394 — filed 07/14/1998 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1993 GMC Jimmy?

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 151 of 216 NHTSA complaints (69.9%), followed by vehicle speed control (8), power train:automatic transmission (6), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (6). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1993 GMC Jimmy have?

216 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 42 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.

Does the 1993 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E041000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1993 GMC Jimmy's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.