Complaints
263
Crashes
44
Fires
11
Injuries
18
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 GMC Jimmy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1151 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:14,000 mi
Crash-related:35
#28 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:1
#36 complaints
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 GMC Jimmy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 151 | 35 | — | 14,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | 4 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
151
complaints
Crashes
35
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,000
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 GMC Jimmy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1993 GMC Jimmy has 263 NHTSA complaints, 44 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 151 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 GMC Jimmy?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (151 complaints, avg 14,000 mi); Unintended Acceleration (8 complaints); Automatic Transmission (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1993 GMC Jimmy?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 14,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 GMC Jimmy?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 GMC Jimmy include 44 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1993 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 GMC Jimmy as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1993 GMC Jimmy?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Jimmy reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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