1994 GMC Jimmy Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%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 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 GMC Jimmy, 3% of the 334 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,525 miles. 3 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“1. Seat belt replaced previously by dealer out of standard warranty period. The same problem has ocurred again with the belt retractor coil spring wearing through the plastic housing preventing the belt from retracting and holding the passenger in place. 2. Fuel pump was replaced previously during standard warranty period. Fails to provide sufficent pressure to start the engine especially when cold.”
NHTSA complaint #701925, filed 1999-01“Vehicle was rear-ended, however consumer states seatbelts did not perform as designed, seatbelts were not tight enough which caused her to be jerked foward.”
NHTSA complaint #562811, filed 2001-08“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“Vehicle was involved in a collision at which time the driver's side shoulder belt bolts sheared off from the post connected to the window. Please give further details.”
NHTSA complaint #806964, filed 1997-01Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 10 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 16 | 14% |
| 1989 | 3 | 23% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
| 1987 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 GMC Jimmy
263 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsFuel system
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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