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1992 GMC Jimmy Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — runs 9.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
122Complaints
3Recalls
10Crashes
2Fires
6Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (61.5% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 9.0× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip75 · 61.5%RecalledRecall 99V193000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads4 · 3.3%RecalledRecall 99V193000
Seat Belts:front:anchorage3 · 2.5%No official action
Vehicle Speed Control3 · 2.5%No official action
Structure:body:door2 · 1.6%No official action
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly2 · 1.6%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS4 · 3.3%
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE3 · 2.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3 · 2.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR2 · 1.6%
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2 · 1.6%
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER2 · 1.6%
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM2 · 1.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE2 · 1.6%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER2 · 1.6%

Percentages are the share of the 122 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 06E041000 · 2006 · reported 05/18/2006

A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

NHTSA campaign 99V193000 · 1999 · reported 07/19/1999

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 864461 — filed 06/29/2000 · 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…”NHTSA complaint 863756 — filed 06/19/2000 · 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…”NHTSA complaint 863687 — filed 06/16/2000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1992 GMC Jimmy?

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 75 of 122 NHTSA complaints (61.5%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads (4), seat belts:front:anchorage (3), vehicle speed control (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1992 GMC Jimmy have?

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 1992 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E041000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1992 GMC Jimmy's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.