1992 GMC Jimmy
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1992 GMC Jimmy. Newest first.
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 vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.
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 side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
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.
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 driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle IS in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Owner complaints
122 complaints11 involved a crash2 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dt: the contact stated while stopping at a toll booth the vehicle started smoking from underneath the hood. He pulled over to the side of the road and called for a tow truck. The vehicle was towed to a certified repair shop. Upon inspection the mechanic determined the head gasket was blown. The contact had just purchased this vehicle and did not make it home before the break down occurred.*ak updated 1/11/2006 - *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
We were given a 1992 GMC jimmy by my father, and along with the car came all the corresponding paperwork. included in the paperwork was a "safety recall notice" from GMC dated may 2000, recall # g99041-s. this letter describes an ABS brake failure resulting in abnormal stopping distances and the…
We were given a 1992 GMC jimmy by my father, and along with the car came all the corresponding paperwork. included in the paperwork was a "safety recall notice" from GMC dated may 2000, recall # g99041-s. this letter describes an ABS brake failure resulting in abnormal stopping distances and the required repairs. when we got the car, I asked my father if the repair was performed and he stated "that when he called the dealership for an appointment they had no record of the recall so the repair was not performed". Since we've taken ownership of the vehicle, we've experienced a brake failure as described in this letter and wish to correct the problem that GMC has indicated. I've tried calling our local dealership and have received the same response as my father did, "there's no recall with that number and our vin doesn't show any recall notices". I've also called GMC @ 1800-462-8782 and spoke to a tyhessia smith (1-866-542-4368 extension 45904, service request # 1-283317144), she also has no record of the recall. Having this recall notice along with a brake failure seems to require prompt action from GMC, but it seems I'm getting little assistance from them. *ak
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer
This 1992 GMC jimmy was given to me by my parents mr and mrs r e dearrington. from the first day that I recieved it and washed it for the first time the back window windshield wiper/washer enclosure IS a pain in the butt. very annoying, indeed. when it rains or the vehicle IS washed the encloser…
This 1992 GMC jimmy was given to me by my parents mr and mrs r e dearrington. from the first day that I recieved it and washed it for the first time the back window windshield wiper/washer enclosure IS a pain in the butt. very annoying, indeed. when it rains or the vehicle IS washed the encloser of the wipers holds water and the moment thadt you open the back window it dumps the water right into the vehicle onto the carpet, and it stays wet until it stinks up the interior of the vehicle with mildew rot or it dries out, still leaving that mildew order in the vehicle. I was just wondering if they had a recall on this vehicle and had some way of correcting the problem. sincerely, bobby l dearrington. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer states the "cpi" unit which IS inside the engine doesn't work properly, gasoline and oil spread all over the engine, dealer has been notified, please provide further information. ts
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
When turning on air conditioner switch started to smoke, dealer replaced switch. At this time switch IS being replaced again, same reason.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving, the tread and steel belt separated from left rear tire. Tire size p235/75r15m+f dot# aphlf3u471 equipment on a 92 GMC jimmy.*jb *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The SUV failed t stop and subsequently left the road and rolled over into a ditch. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving, consumer attempted to brake, however vehicle continued to move forward causing crash, consumer stated brakes had been worked on the previous day. ohio traffic crash report. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I received a recall notice from general motors during the summer of 2000. The recall notice was created by the nation traffic and motor vehicle act and was titled campaign #g99041-s. I sceduled my vehicle for the upgrade and had this service perfomed on 09/20/00. Approximately two weeks after the…
I received a recall notice from general motors during the summer of 2000. The recall notice was created by the nation traffic and motor vehicle act and was titled campaign #g99041-s. I sceduled my vehicle for the upgrade and had this service perfomed on 09/20/00. Approximately two weeks after the upgrade the vehicle was placed in four wheel drive (push button type) and would not release after several attempts. I reviewed the vehicle manual and walked through the process of releasing the 4WD if it became locked up and fortunately it worked and released. I made another appointment with the original dealer. His technicians reviewed the vehicle on 10/04 and said that they had plugged in a vacumn wrong and now everything would be ok. Approximately two months later I was driving the vehicle and had the first opportunity to engane the ABS unit. It engaged and worked as it had four about eight years. The following day both the ABS and brake dashboard warning lights illuminated and stayed illuminated. Because of th ebrake light being illuminated and the fact that the vehicle had the original back brake shoes I thought that I changed the back shoes that light issue might go away. After changing the back brake shoes, installing spring kits, and turning the drums, I reassembled, adjusted the shoes and "tried the pedal" in my garage. Both the standard brake pedal and the emergeny brake pedals responded close to the top of their positions. At this time I started the vehicle and the brake pedal immediatly "fell" to the floor. The pedal pumped up but after several seconds again fell to the floor. I purchased a new master cyinder from napa and installed it. Only after a complete system beeding did I regain any brake pedal. Both the ABS and brake light stayed "on". Back to the dealer, reported defective ABS ($1400.00) I feel the original recall and dealer work created brake failure.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
When coming to a stop consumer applied brake, at that time engine revved, back tires were spinning, had to shut off ignition to stop engine.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Left front tire experienced tread separation, causing damage to vehicle, consumer replaced all 4 tires, tires are uniroyal laredo, p235/75r15, dot aphlf3u321. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Non metallic fuel hose IS cracking due to heat from exhaust manifold. dealer notified, and informed consumer that exhaust manifold needed to be replaced to correct problem. asking nhtsa for help in this matter. *ak *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving dashboard light started to flicker, then, smoke came from passenger dashboard and smelled like some wires were burning, which may have caused a fire. cause unknown. GMC not willing to assist consumer. please provide further information.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
A malfunction occurred within the digtal instrument panel cluster which has caused the instrument panel not to illuminate on one side. please give any further details.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v-193) ABS system, resulting in vehicle accident and injury. *mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
99V 193000/abs: while applying brakes in wet conditions at 35-40 mph and during a sudden stop/emergency situation, ABS brakes engage briefly and cut off. this causes the brake pedal to go to the floor, and vehicle would continue without brakes. Dealer/manufacturer contacted. Feel free to provide further details. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving vehicle can't go fast because it makes a roaring noise. The only way to get it to stop IS to almost come to a complete stop before the noise will stop. consumer thinks it's the brakes. ABS light stays on. *Ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Upon applying force to brake pedalto make a normal stop front brakes locked up in which the rear brakes continued with forward movement, causing vehicle to go into a skid, and resulting in extended stopping distance. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
IS and when IS this vehicle going to be recalled by GMC under campaign ID 99v193000? if not, why not? gm will not provide any substantive answer--this notice was published last year and nothing! No safety defec tlisted in summary, inquires about recall. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Vehicle speed control
Consumer had the brake pedal completely depressed to the floor but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, the car accelerated onto the road and was struck on the right front fender by another vehicle, the impact disengaged the seat belt and threw consumer into the passenger seat of vehicle where he struck his head on passenger side window, consumer experiencing pain in right knee from this accident. nlm
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
When coming to a complete stop or in a stopped position vehicle will idle up to the red line, from that point vehicle can pull off without the gas being applied. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Possible electrical failure in the engine compartment resulted in fire. (Ohio traffic crash report) mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying brakes brake pedal stiffens. Then, goes down about an inch and the vehicle does not stop. Vehicle has been involved in several collisions. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Consumer ABS sensors failed causing the ABS dash light to illuminate and resulted in low brake pedal and extended stopping distance. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not duplicated or corrected the problem. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- ABS braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v-193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
- ABS braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10006961Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 52576Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system.
- 52350Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator).
- 45824Cpi engine noise (install new gears/new mem-cals).
- 41076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal).
- 41072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker).
- 39429Remote engine oil filter adapter.
- 39304Cold engine knock.
- 37947Oil pressure gauge reading concerns.
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