MYRModel Year Report

1992 GMC Jimmy

▲ Better than typical
1992 GMC Jimmy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:05.575Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
124
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

74% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 118 complaints 1992: 124 complaints 1992 124 1993: 218 complaints 1994: 339 complaints 1995: 503 complaints 1996: 407 complaints 1997: 274 complaints 1997 1998: 238 complaints 1999: 137 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 100 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 118 complaints 1992: 124 complaints 1992 124 1993: 218 complaints 1994: 339 complaints 1994 1995: 503 complaints 1996: 407 complaints 1996 1997: 274 complaints 1998: 238 complaints 1998 1999: 137 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 100 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 2 complaints 2004
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 118 complaints 1991 1992: 124 complaints 1992 124 1993: 218 complaints 1993 1994: 339 complaints 1994 1995: 503 complaints 1995 1996: 407 complaints 1996 1997: 274 complaints 1997 1998: 238 complaints 1998 1999: 137 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 100 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004

1992: 124 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19845
19856
19863
19876
198815
198913
199011
1991118
1992124
1993218
1994339
1995503
1996407
1997274
1998238
1999137
2000211
2001100
20020
20031
20042

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

74% · 92 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Seat belts

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing anchorage and buckle assembly.

INJURY

Electrical system

5% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and module.

FIRE

Structure

4% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

Vehicle speed control

3% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

INJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 ABS braking system fails
  2. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires
  3. I
    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
  4. R
    2000-05-31Service brakes, hydraulic99V193000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2006-05-04Fuel system, gasoline06E041000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 92 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 GMC Jimmy is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 GMC Jimmy?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 GMC Jimmy have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.