Tl* the contact owns a 1993 gmc jimmy. While driving in reverse at 20 MPH, the vehicle became uncontrollable and was unable to be stopped by depressing the brake pedal. The failure recurred three times. The manufacturer was notified, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,426.
The worst 1993 GMC Jimmy problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes169
- Engine14
- Fuel system14
- Electrical12
- Acceleration10
- Transmission6
- Visibility5
- Suspension4
- Seat belts2
- Steering2
- Body1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 GMC Jimmy
ABS 86Brake failure 52Fire or smoke 7Sudden acceleration 6Stalling 5
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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 distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
- 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.
Recall number 99V193000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Significant wear can develop on the low and reverse clutch preventing the park pawl from engaging. This can prevent a "no park" condition to occur while the engine is running, causing unintentional movement of the vehicle without operator action. (the "no park" condition will not occur while the engine is off.)
- Risk
- Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a vehicle accident and injury to persons in the path of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the transmission fluid for contamination which will indicate if the low or reverse clutch is worn. If the transmission fluid shows contamination, the transmission will be replaced.
Recall number 94V093000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1993 GMC Jimmy
Defect investigations
Abs braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
EA94038
Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
EA94029
Abs braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
PE94046
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 GMC Jimmy 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking
- Subject regarding ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - special policy
- Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace PCM)
- Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system
- Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator)
- Policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system
- End gate latch rattle (install revised striker)
- Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal)
- Cold engine knock
1993 GMC Jimmy fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 22 | 18 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 16 |
What 1993 GMC Jimmy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle keeps stalling after warming up. I've changed the fuel pump, fuel filter, coil pack, module under distributor.
Failure of 15 amp. Fuse. Cause shorted bare wires in fuel tank. Attached to fuel pump. Fuel pump and wiring replaced.
1993 gmc jimmy had level 4 corrosion with perforation in the bonding. *ts (12/05/05) windshield issue.
Dt: when driving the vehicle and pressing on the brake it felt as though they didn't work. Vehicle was taken to the repair center, and was told to unhook the anti-lock brakes because it was expensive to fix them , and that was what most people did.
Fuel injection was replaced three times. Also, consumer had a problem starting the vehicle. To obtain speed consumer had to completely depress the acceleration pedal.
Brakes failed on 4 occasions. Brake pedal went to floor when attempting to stop abruptly. I did some research and found that this was a problem which had a recall although I didn't own the vehicle during that time. I contacted the previous owner who said he didn't have it fixed and wasn't sure if he ever received a recall notice. I notified gmc and was told by that my VIN was not found . Am I stuck with this problem? I found out it would cost approximately $800.00 to fix! It is very dangerous.
While driving the battery indicator started flashing. The consumer pulled into a service station, opened the hood and say flames coming from the alternator. The fire was extinguished and a new alternator was installed. *ph
I would like to know why I have to change the egr valve every six months, and I only receive a one month warranty on it when purchased? We are not sure if our ABS has ever been serviced since the recall. I would like to know how we can get information about it, and if it has not, is it too late to be serviced without us paying for it?
Tread seperation in phantom a/p tire that was manaufactured within time period of the federal safety agency action #pe02056. Substantial physical injury to 72 year old driver and total loss of vehicle. Rimkus consutling services expert garret mitchell made the following conclusions: 1.a defect in the left-rear tire on the chevrolet caused the tread to separate from the carcass. The nature of the failure is consistent with contamination or improper vulcanization of the tire components during manufacturing. 2. The sudden failure of the tire caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and subsequently collide with a solid object. "there was a presence of polishing and bluing on the rubber carcass of the tire [which indicated] overheating of the tire. . . . If evidence of overheating is observed around the entire circumference of the tire, flexing of the tire due to overloading or under-inflation is indicated. In this case, however, the evidence of overheating is limited to one area of the tire, specifically the area where the tread began to separate from the carcass. This indicates localized overheating due to friction between adjacent tire components was taking place in this area. Furthermore, the remaining tread in this area is unevenly worn, indicating a discontinuity in the tire structure at this location. These observations indicate the components of the tire were not properly bonded together in the area where the tread separation began."
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Questions about the 1993 GMC Jimmy
Is the 1993 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Owners have filed 216 complaints about the 1993 GMC Jimmy, 108.0 times a typical Jimmy model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 GMC Jimmy?
Brakes, with 169 complaints. Next is engine (14).
How many recalls does the 1993 GMC Jimmy have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and power train.
Was there a recall on the 1993 GMC Jimmy brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V193000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Jimmy have bad brakes?
The GMC Jimmy model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (263 complaints), 1995 (243 complaints) and 1996 (183 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 GMC Jimmy get?
Official estimates for the 1993 GMC Jimmy range from 16 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15-16 city and 22 highway.
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