1996 GMC Jimmy Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1996 GMC Jimmy. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washerCovers: GMC Jimmy 1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more
Reported issue: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Possible consequence: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782…
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball jointCovers: GMC Jimmy 1996–1997, Chevrolet Blazer 1996–1997, Oldsmobile Bravada 1996–1997
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. Failure of an upper control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to…
Possible consequence: This can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both upper ball joints. Owner notification began september 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at…
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: GMC Jimmy 1991–1996, Chevrolet Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Sonoma 1991–1996 +1 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
Possible consequence: If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washerCovers: GMC Jimmy 1995–1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1996, GMC Suburban 1994–1996 +7 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Possible consequence: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
- Seat beltsCovers: GMC Jimmy 1996–1997, Sonoma 1994–1997, Chevrolet S10 1994–1997 +1 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Possible consequence: If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: GMC Jimmy 1995–1996, Chevrolet Blazer 1995–1996, Oldsmobile Bravada 1996
Reported issue: Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage. This leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity."
Possible consequence: If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.
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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.