The 1995 GMC Jimmy has 7 recalls, with the most serious being a brake pedal pivot bolt that can work loose and disengage entirely, causing a complete and sudden loss of braking with no warning.
Two separate fuel system recalls address the same underlying risk on 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models: in certain crashes, the propshaft can contact and puncture the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak that can lead to a fire if an ignition source is present. On the suspension side, upper ball joint nuts on 4WD models may not have been torqued properly, leaving the ball joint stud loose in the steering knuckle. Over time the stud can fatigue and fracture, causing an abrupt loss of steering control. The remaining recall involves the engine cooling fan: a rivet holding a fan blade can break and let the blade separate from the assembly, posing a risk to anyone working or standing near the open engine compartment.
At a glance
What can fail
The propeller shaft can contact the inside of the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak beyond what federal safety standards allow.
What the fix does
Dealers will install additional shielding around the fuel tank to prevent contact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
In certain crashes, the propshaft can pierce the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak. If an ignition source is present, this could cause a vehicle fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install additional shielding around the fuel tank to protect it from propshaft penetration.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rivets holding the fan blade to its center hub can break, allowing the blade to separate and detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fan and replace it with a newer fan that has stronger rivets.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nuts securing the upper ball joints weren't tightened to the correct specification, causing them to seat improperly in the steering knuckle.
What the fix does
Dealers will retighten the upper ball joint nuts on both sides to the proper torque specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The upper ball joints may not be tightened enough, causing the stud to loosen and eventually crack. This can lead to loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the upper ball joint nuts on both sides to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal pivot bolt wasn't tightened to the correct specification, allowing it to loosen and separate from its connection.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal bolt and tighten it to proper specifications.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal pivot bolt may not be fully tightened. If loose, it can come out completely early in the vehicle's life, causing total brake failure without warning.
What the fix does
The brake pedal bolts will be inspected and tightened to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
