1992 GMC Jimmy service brakes, hydraulic problems
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1992 GMC Jimmy — 70% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We were given a 1992 gmc jimmy by my father, and along with the car came all the corresponding paperwork. Included in the paperwork was a "safety recall notice" from gmc dated may 2000, recall # g99041-s. This letter describes an abs brake failure resulting in abnormal stopping distances and the…”
filed Nov 29, 2004
“While driving, consumer attempted to brake, however vehicle continued to move forward causing crash, consumer stated brakes had been worked on the previous day. Ohio traffic crash report. *slc”
filed Aug 28, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 9 | 9% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 32 | 15% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 13 | 9% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 29 | 12% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 51 | 19% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 172 | 42% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 234 | 47% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 255 | 76% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 164 | 76% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 78 | 66% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 GMC Jimmy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.