MYRModel Year Report

1995 GMC Jimmy

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 GMC Jimmy
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints 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
503
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

53% 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 1995: 503 complaints 1995 503 1996: 407 complaints 1997: 274 complaints 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 1995: 503 complaints 1995 503 1996: 407 complaints 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 1995: 503 complaints 1995 503 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

1995: 503 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

53% · 269 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

There are 8 different serious safety recalls on my vehicle that I was not informed of.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-20

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Visibility

17% · 84 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 84 reports

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

CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

7% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle involved in head-on collision at 45 MPH. Vehicle was driver side air bag did not deploy, resulting in injuries to driver's chest and arms. GMC has been contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-25

I hit another vehicle and my air bag didn't go off which caused me to hit the steering wheel and hurt my chin and jaw. Dt

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-03

In accident at 12:00 position at 15-20MPH when car hit a tree. Airbag did not deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-08

Power train

7% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
  2. R
    1994-11-14Service brakes, hydraulic94V242000 The brake pedal pivot bolt was started in the weld nut, but was not torqued correctly causing the bolt to disengage from the weld nut.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for hand-started brake pedal bolts and torque them to correct specifications.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 503 complaints filed for this model year.
  4. R
    1995-04-28Suspension95V080000 The upper ball joint nuts were under-torqued resulting in improper seating in the steering knuckle.

    Remedy: Dealers will retorque the upper ball joint nut on both sides of the vehicle to the correct torque values.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    1995-10-04Engine and engine cooling95V180000 Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the fan with a newer fan having thicker-headed rivets.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    1996-11-21Fuel system, gasoline96V234000 Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing…

    Remedy: Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. I
    1997-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-10-23 Windshield wiper
  8. I
    1997-10-23Engineering analysisClosed 1998-07-02 Windshield wiper failure
  9. R
    1998-12-15Visibility98V150001 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. I
    1999-04-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-03-16 Loss of power assist braking
  11. 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 →

  12. I
    2000-03-16Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-31 Loss of power assist
  13. 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 →

  14. I
    2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-07-23 Windshield wiper failure
  15. 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

1995 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 269 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 84 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 84 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V242000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 95V080000 · Suspension
  • Recall 95V180000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 96V234000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 98V150001 · Visibility
  • Recall 99I006000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 99V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 GMC Jimmy is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC Jimmy?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 GMC Jimmy have?
8 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.