1993 GMC Jimmy Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 163,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 GMC Jimmy, 6% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving the battery indicator started flashing. The consumer pulled into a service station, opened the hood and say flames coming from the alternator. The fire was extinguished and a new alternator was installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10031678, filed 2003-07, 76,097 miles“Electrical wiring: drove to post office and back the gauges went up very high, the voltage gauge went down. Could smell wires burning, but didn't see any smoke, went inside, five minutes later fumes were strong, went outside and vehicle was surrounded by smoke. Fireman came and put fire out, cause unkno vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #810369, filed 1997-04“When trying to start vehicle something in vehicle sparked and could see smoke coming from under the hood on the driver's side. There is no electrical power in the vehicle. Mechanic stated that wiring harness was burned. Vehicle has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #812459, filed 1997-05“Wire from the fuse box to fuel pump crosses over the top of the transmission/ rubbing of wire on transmission, caused removal of insulation on wire/bare contact between wire and metal on transmission, resulted in loss of engine fuel.”
NHTSA complaint #801851, filed 1996-09“While driving with the defogger on the vehicle had smoke coming from the dash panel, turned off the defogger, no smoke was coming from the dash. Provide more details.”
NHTSA complaint #825877, filed 1998-07Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16 | 16% |
| 2000 | 20 | 9% |
| 1999 | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 14% |
| 1997 | 28 | 10% |
| 1996 | 25 | 6% |
| 1995 | 27 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 7 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 15% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1993 GMC Jimmy
169 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 GMC Jimmy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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