1992 GMC Jimmy Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,941miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 GMC Jimmy, 3% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,941 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact stated while stopping at a toll booth the vehicle started smoking from underneath the hood. He pulled over to the side of the road and called for a tow truck. The vehicle was towed to a certified repair shop. Upon inspection the mechanic determined the head gasket was blown. The contact had just purchased this vehicle and did not make it home before the break down occurred. Updated 1/11/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10145448, filed 2005-12, 127,941 miles“Consumer states the cpi unit which is inside the engine doesn't work properly, gasoline and oil spread all over the engine, dealer has been notified, please provide further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021096, filed 2002-10“Non metallic fuel hose is cracking due to heat from exhaust manifold. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that exhaust manifold needed to be replaced to correct problem. Asking NHTSA for help in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #876146, filed 2000-12Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10 | 10% |
| 2000 | 25 | 12% |
| 1999 | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 | 38 | 14% |
| 1996 | 53 | 13% |
| 1995 | 76 | 15% |
| 1994 | 28 | 8% |
| 1993 | 14 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1992 GMC Jimmy
88 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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