MYRModel Year Report

1994 GMC Jimmy

◆ Worse than typical
1994 GMC Jimmy
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more 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
339
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

84% 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 1991 1992: 124 complaints 1993: 218 complaints 1994: 339 complaints 1994 339 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 1993: 218 complaints 1994: 339 complaints 1994 339 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 1993: 218 complaints 1993 1994: 339 complaints 1994 339 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

1994: 339 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

84% · 285 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and gasoline.

FIRE

Power train

4% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing column shift and automatic transmission.

Seat belts

4% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

3% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and injectors.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1994Complaint volume 339 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1994-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 ABS braking system fails
  3. R
    1994-06-30Trailer hitches94V114000 The trailer hitch attaching bolts were not tightened to the specified torque. This can lead to loosening and subsequent breakage of the fasteners.

    Remedy: Dealers will torque all eight trailer hitch bolts to the correct torque.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
  5. R
    1999-12-10Service brakes, hydraulic99I006000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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.

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    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

1994 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 285 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V114000 · Trailer hitches
  • Recall 99I006000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 99V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1994 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 GMC Jimmy is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 GMC Jimmy?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 84% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 GMC Jimmy have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.