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1994 GMC Jimmy Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 334 total for the year
Median mileage
152,525miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 GMC Jimmy, 1% of the 334 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,525 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“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

“Rear seat belts twisted in the buckle, causing them to malfunction. Also, rear hatchback released on its own while driving; and ABS brakes failed, resulting in an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #517944, filed 1997-07

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200111%
200021%
199954%
199831%
199721%
199620%
199561%
199431%
199310%

Other parts of the 1994 GMC Jimmy

Brakes
263 complaints
Engine cooling
28 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Tires
4 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology