1995 GMC Jimmy suspension problems

19 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 19
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front
8
Front: control arm: lower ball joint
3
Front: control arm
3
Front: springs: torsion bar
2
Front: control arm: upper ball joint
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

GMC Jimmy suspension problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 GMC Jimmy suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 7

Related recalls

Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball jointReported April 24, 1995 · 271 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The upper ball joint nuts were under-torqued resulting in improper seating in the steering knuckle.
Risk: This condition can cause the ball joint stud to loosen, and fracture resulting in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the upper ball joint nut on both sides of the vehicle to the correct torque values.

Recall number 95V080000 · Recall details

What 1995 GMC Jimmy owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 16, 2010 · Suspension · 145,000 miles · PA

Torque bar split and fell out of vechicle while driving it.

Filed May 9, 2001 · Suspension · NY

Upper ball joint on right front wheel broke while driving, almost causing upper wheel to fall off. *ak consumer states the right front end of vehicle has had excessive play since purchase, complaints wre ade to dealer but they could not find the cause, consumer believes ball joints were defective from the start, manufacturer not willing to reimburse consumer was advised his vehicle was not included in recall.

Filed Nov 5, 2000 · Suspension · CA

The weld for the torsion bar mount is fractured, making it potentially unsafe for steering - should the torsion bar drop out and interfere with the steering mechanism.

Filed Mar 15, 2000 · Suspension · CT

The front wheel of vehicle fell off while driving due to a defective ball joint that ruptured. Nlm

Filed Oct 6, 1999 · Suspension · CT

Front lower ball joints worn at 51000 miles. Vehicle is well cared for and not used off road.

Filed May 22, 1999 · Suspension, Transmission · KY

Vehicle shudders/vibrates on take off and slow down. Have continuously advised dealer, but am told unable to duplicate problem. Have had transmissions serviced, ball joints greased, nothing helps. This does not happen on every take off or slow down, but when it does happen, it is a very odd feeling.

Filed Apr 5, 1999 · Airbags, Seat belts · WI · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle slid out of control when passed by a truck, resulted in an accident, no deployment of air bag and failure of seat belts, injury resulted from failures.

Filed Mar 5, 1998 · Fuel system, Suspension · OH

Problem with the dealership saying the recall work on the front lower control ball joints was completed when it wasn't.

Filed Jul 21, 1997 · Suspension · MA

Front end failed, causing banging noise pass side worn tires.

Filed Dec 30, 1996 · Suspension · MA

Left front control arm failed.

Questions about the 1995 GMC Jimmy suspension

Does the 1995 GMC Jimmy have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 GMC Jimmy, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 GMC Jimmy suspension problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC Jimmy suspension?

Yes, 1 recall: 95V080000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the GMC Jimmy have bad suspension?

The GMC Jimmy model years with the most suspension complaints are 1997 (54 complaints), 1996 (49 complaints) and 2000 (39 complaints).