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 10.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
334Complaints
4Recalls
57Crashes
4Fires
33Injured
1Deaths
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 (72.5% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 10.7× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
242 · 72.5%
Recalled
Recall 99V193000 · Recall 99I006000
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (EGR Valve)
13 · 3.9%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
11 · 3.3%
Recalled
Recall 99V193000 · Recall 99I006000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
9 · 2.7%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads
6 · 1.8%
Recalled
Recall 99V193000 · Recall 99I006000
Vehicle Speed Control
5 · 1.5%
not available
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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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS11 · 3.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE9 · 2.7%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS6 · 1.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5 · 1.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5 · 1.5%
Unspecified / other5 · 1.5%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC5 · 1.5%
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE5 · 1.5%
Percentages are the share of the 334 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 — 4 campaigns
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
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
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE TRAILER WAS BEING PULLED, THE HITCH AND TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark 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
“WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE TRUCK, THE WHEELS LOCK UP AND IT MAKES A GRINDING NOISE AND THE WHEELS KEEP TURNING.”NHTSA complaint 819323 — filed 11/20/1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“DRIVING THE TRUCK AT ABOUT 30MPH AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE TRUCK STOPPED, APPLIED FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL LOCKED…”NHTSA complaint 819238 — filed 11/19/1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES THEY LOCK-UP, AND THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO TRAVEL FORWARD, HAVE TO LET UP ON THE BRAKES. THEN APPLY FOOT TO PEDAL…”NHTSA complaint 818971 — filed 11/13/1997 · 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
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1994 GMC Jimmy?
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 242 of 334 NHTSA complaints (72.5%), followed by engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (13), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (11), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1994 GMC Jimmy have?
334 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 57 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 33 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 1994 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?
Yes — 4 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 1994 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.
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