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1993 GMC Jimmy reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1993 GMC Jimmy — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
263
on record
Top problem area
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
151 complaints
Recalls on record
0
none on record
Reported harm
44 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 2 deaths · 11 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#2,032

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs GMC median

+15

median 248 across 165 GMC records

Vs 1991-1995

+51

median 212 complaints in 394 records

Top component share

60%

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 157 complaints

What owners report fails — 1993 GMC Jimmy

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 151
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 6
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 6
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 5

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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1993 GMC Jimmy units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1993 GMC Jimmy reliable?

NHTSA has 263 consumer complaints on record for the 1993 GMC Jimmy. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (151 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1993 GMC Jimmy units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 GMC Jimmy?

Owners most often report problems with: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (151), vehicle speed control (8), power train:automatic transmission (6), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (6). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 1993 GMC Jimmy?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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