1994 GMC Jimmy Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%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 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 GMC Jimmy, 3% 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 1 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“Poppits leaking fuel on central port injectors causing fuel to run rich which creates carbon build up in EGR valve. This causes brakes to malfuction because of vacuum. Valve has been replaced or cleaned 4 times. Gmc has been alerted and I am waiting for a response for cost of repairs, est. $800. When the warranty was valid they replaced the EGR valve, I feel they prolonged the problem at the expense of my family's safety and money. The warranty is no longer valid but the problem still exist. I fear for my safety and the safety of others in my path. …”
NHTSA complaint #724590, filed 2000-06“Was driving vehicle when oil pressure light went out. Engine started knocking. Took to independent mechanic, and informed consumer of engine trouble. Oil pan showed no signs of oil. Paint had peeled off oil pan and clogged intake manifold. Contacted manufacturer , and representative sent out to check oil pan. At first indicated would help with repairs. Later, informed consumer engine was too old, and would not help with repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #883303, filed 2001-03“While driving on state highway fuel pump failed, causing loss of power and power steering. Engine died without warning, engine would only run at high rpms, eventually vehicle woudl not start at all, dealer service manager stated that pump requires half a tank or more of gasoline to cool pump and prevent this failure.”
NHTSA complaint #825017, filed 1998-07Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 8% |
| 2000 | 25 | 12% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 18 | 7% |
| 1996 | 20 | 5% |
| 1995 | 34 | 7% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1994 GMC Jimmy
263 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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