1994 GMC Jimmy Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 334 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 GMC Jimmy, 2% of the 334 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles.
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“The consumer started noticing an odor of antifreeze in the vehicle. Several days later the consumer saw antifreeze and other fluids on the floor on the passenger side. The vehicle has had the heater core replaced once and another is needed. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10050066, filed 2004-01, 75,160 miles“Vehicle experienced the same defect with its windshield wiper motor as stated in recall 03 v 159 000. But this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10033984, filed 2003-09, 88,000 miles“This is the second failure. Windshield washers don't work, wipers don't park properly, first failure covered by warranty. Symptoms identical this time as first.”
NHTSA complaint #704705, filed 1999-03Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 81 | 34% |
| 1997 | 44 | 16% |
| 1996 | 70 | 17% |
| 1995 | 77 | 15% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
| 1985 | 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 complaintsElectrical system
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 30, 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