1995 GMC Jimmy Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 5%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 GMC Jimmy, 5% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1995 Gmc Jimmy sls 4 door 4wd vortec 4.3 l v6. We have had this thing for 7 years and nothing I have ever owned has taught me more about being a shadetree mechanic! The list is as follows, break booster replaced 2 times. Egr valve replaced 3 times. Front brakes replaced at least 12 times (they fail every 1500 to 1800 miles!) back hatch wont open. Both set of wipers, front and back do not work( safety issue!) engine overheats. Water pump replaced 2 times. Thermostat replaced 3 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010501, filed 2003-03, 7,000 miles“Both outside mirrors have fallen off before 90k miles. This was due to the plastic deteriorating at the junction where the mirror folds away. Replaced EGR valve several times. The first three were under warranty, the rest have been on me. In addition, most major fuel system components have been replaced, or repaired. The idle has always been rough, and it will on occasion, smoke and omit strong odors of unburned fuel. Wipers failed at 20k miles. I resoldered the circuit board to correct the problem. Drivers seat will not stay in a locked position, which causes me some concern. …”
NHTSA complaint #10168470, filed 2006-09“The oem battery developed a slow leak. The highly corrosive fluid dripped onto several brake lines and the actuator cable for the 4wd transfer case. The corrosive destroyed the cable and began to eat away at several brake lines that run to the front brakes. If I had not found the leak in time, the battery corrosive would have eaten through the brake lines causing complete brake failure. The battery acid also corroded the right front frame member. I recently discovered that other Gmc trucks (not Jimmy/blazer) have had the same/similar problem which triggered a nhtsb product safety alert. …”
NHTSA complaint #719400, filed 2000-02“The vehicle had an electrical wiring problem which caused it to catch on fire while parked in a garage. The vehicle was stored in the garage at the time of the fire. A short circuit occurred in the driver's side door of the vehicle. There was a strong smell of burning plastic.”
NHTSA complaint #10091925, filed 2004-08“Battery has gone bad/died due to leaking acid, consumer noted burning acid in the upper corner of the battery towards the engine. The acid was eating up the wiring. Also, around axle and wheel chassis there were acid burns. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Ea-00-013. Wiring harness taped and inspected by dealer. Some wires burnt through to expose metal and allow for shorts.”
NHTSA complaint #863961, filed 2000-06Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical 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 1995 GMC Jimmy
243 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
77 complaintsEngine cooling
76 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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