1992 GMC Jimmy Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 88about this part
- Share
- 72%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 88 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 GMC Jimmy, 72% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 required repairs. When we got the car, I asked my father if the repair was performed and he stated that when he called the dealership for an appointment they had no record of the recall so the repair was not performed . …”
NHTSA complaint #10100724, filed 2004-11, 87,000 miles“We had a couple of crashes due to the truck not stopping on time. We need to get a letter stating that it was not the driver's fault but due to the trucks failing components. This has caused an increase on our insurance premiums. Please correct this immediately due to high bills. Thank you, call me at work for more details.”
NHTSA complaint #713294, filed 1999-10“I received a recall notice from general motors during the summer of 2000. The recall notice was created by the nation traffic and motor vehicle act and was titled campaign #g99041-s. I sceduled my vehicle for the upgrade and had this service perfomed on 09/20/00. Approximately two weeks after the upgrade the vehicle was placed in four wheel drive (push button type) and would not release after several attempts. I reviewed the vehicle manual and walked through the process of releasing the 4wd if it became locked up and fortunately it worked and released. …”
NHTSA complaint #740779, filed 2001-02“99v 193000/ABS: while applying brakes in wet conditions at 35-40 MPH and during a sudden stop/emergency situation, ABS brakes engage briefly and cut off. This causes the brake pedal to go to the floor, and vehicle would continue without brakes. Dealer/manufacturer contacted. Feel free to provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #864461, filed 2000-06“Catastrophic ABS failure at freeway speeds. When brakes are applied lightly to adjust speed in traffic, ABS pump activiates, locking brake pedal in the up position while not slowing vehicle. Abs system continues pedal lockout until vehicle rolls to a complete stop. Dealer indicates ABS failure, recommends disconnecting ABS.”
NHTSA complaint #701694, filed 1998-12Related recalls
- 99V193000Jul 19, 1999Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september…Covers: GMC Jimmy 1991–1996, Chevrolet Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Sonoma 1991–1996 +1 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15 | 15% |
| 2000 | 38 | 18% |
| 1999 | 20 | 15% |
| 1998 | 31 | 13% |
| 1997 | 54 | 20% |
| 1996 | 183 | 45% |
| 1995 | 243 | 49% |
| 1994 | 263 | 79% |
| 1993 | 169 | 78% |
| 1992 | 88 | 72% |
| 1991 | 79 | 67% |
| 1990 | 5 | 45% |
| 1989 | 4 | 31% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1992 GMC Jimmy
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 GMC Jimmy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology