1994 GMC Jimmy Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 334 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 183,762miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 GMC Jimmy, 2% of the 334 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 183,762 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 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.
“I was in a accident with my 1994 Gmc Jimmy . It just stopped in the middle of the interstate and I am here to say that I was scared to death and I am not sure what happened but I was in the hospital for four days. So can you please advise me on what I can do about it? Accident date is march 13,2016. Thanks for your help.”
NHTSA complaint #11130362, filed 2018-09, 215,000 miles“1994/Gmc/Jimmy,s1500,4.3 /6/ my front drver seat rocks when I have to brake suddenly. When it rains brakes lock up, slides before completely stops, drivers side window doesn't work,locks works on ocassions,it rattles when parking or parked.when shutting off shakes completely then shuts off . …”
NHTSA complaint #10037364, filed 2003-09, 152,525 miles“While driving approximately 20 miles the brakes overheated. If consumer stopped more then two or three times brakes would overheat. At one time brakes got so hot that the hubs overheated. Dealership put in a new EGR valve, a gasket, module an e prom and a main computer.”
NHTSA complaint #837420, filed 1999-05“4- wheel drive module has gone out. Also, over past years consumer had to replace fuelinjector system/ EGR valve/ brake linings/ brakes once yearly/ fuel pump, and instrument cluster.”
NHTSA complaint #878431, filed 2001-01“Electrical: drove vehicle from decatur,parked on the lot & went inside ,twenty minutes later a gentleman came in and said a vehicle was on fire. Fireman said electrical, started down by the air conditioner and heater unit.”
NHTSA complaint #815194, filed 1997-08Electrical 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 1994 GMC Jimmy
263 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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