1995 GMC Jimmy reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1995 GMC Jimmy — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 713
- on record
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- 188 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 95 reported crashes · 89 injuries · 8 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#674
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs GMC median
+465
median 248 across 165 GMC records
Vs 1993-1997
+480
median 233 complaints in 509 records
Top component share
26%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 188 complaints
What owners report fails — 1995 GMC Jimmy
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 188
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 37
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 34
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR 29
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 26
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 1995 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 1995 GMC Jimmy reliable?
NHTSA has 713 consumer complaints on record for the 1995 GMC Jimmy. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (188 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1995 GMC Jimmy units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC Jimmy?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (188), visibility:windshield wiper/washer (37), engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (34), visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (29). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1995 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.