MYRModel Year Report

1993 GMC Jimmy

● Typical for this model
1993 GMC Jimmy
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Jimmy Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 118 complaints 1992: 122 complaints 1992 1993: 216 complaints 1993 1994: 334 complaints 1995: 499 complaints 1996: 407 complaints 1996 1997: 274 complaints 1998: 238 complaints 1999: 137 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 100 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 1 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004
1993: 216 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19845
19856
19863
19876
198815
198913
199011
1991118
1992122
1993216
1994334
1995499
1996407
1997274
1998238
1999137
2000211
2001100
20020
20031
20042

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 69%

69% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 150 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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DT: WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND PRESSING ON THE BRAKE IT FELT AS THOUGH THEY DIDN'T WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050609

THE ABS BRAKES FAILED TO WORK AT FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950612

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED , CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AT UNDER 25MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950216

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3%

3% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 2%

2% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2%

2% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19940617 — PE (closed 19941031)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

I 19940729 — EA (closed 19960731)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 19941021 — power train

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 MO

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.

Campaign 94V093000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19941031 — EA (closed 20000228)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

R 19991210 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 UTI

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.

Campaign 99I006000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000531 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 D

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

Campaign 99V193000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060504 — fuel system, gasoline

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 VEHICLE

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.

Campaign 06E041000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (150 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V093000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99I006000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V193000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E041000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 1991 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1993 GMC Jimmy reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 GMC Jimmy is rated "typical".

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

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 GMC Jimmy have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.