1992 GMC Jimmy problems & reliability
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 GMC Jimmy. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
4 complaints report injuries (6 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 86 | 70% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5% |
| Structure | 5 | 4% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% |
| Seats | 2 | 2% |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Dec 16, 2005
“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…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Nov 29, 2004
“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…”
Visibility · filed Jun 15, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
Engineering Analysis EA94038 · opened Oct 31, 1994 · closed Feb 28, 2000 · led to recall 99V193000
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Engineering Analysis EA94029 · opened Jul 29, 1994 · closed Jul 31, 1996
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
Preliminary Evaluation PE94046 · opened Jun 17, 1994 · closed Oct 31, 1994
Technical service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 GMC Jimmy.
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2005
Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking. *mr
02015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system. *tw
96067A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw
666309 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1997
Cpi engine noise (install new gears/new mem-cals). *sd
236111 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1995
Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw
GM561204 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1995
End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw
GM161514 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1995
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
376105 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
Oil pressure gauge reading concerns. *tw
476149 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
Remote engine oil filter adapter.
CAMP/93C04A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 1993
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 GMC Jimmy in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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