| Recall Date |
NOV 14, 1996 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
JIMMY |
| Units Affected |
432183
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Recall Date
NOV 14, 1996
Model Affected
1995 GMC JIMMY
Recall Summary
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."
Defect Consenquence
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.
Units Affected
432183
Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date |
JUL 19, 1999 |
| Part Affected |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Model Affected |
JIMMY |
| Units Affected |
2400000
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Recall Date
JUL 19, 1999
Model Affected
1995 GMC JIMMY
Recall Summary
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OR MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3-SENSOR ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) EBC4 UNITS.
Defect Consenquence
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE SURFACES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE COMPUTER PROGRAM WHICH OPERATES THE ABS UNIT ON SOME VEHICLES, OR REPLACE THE COMPUTER ON OTHERS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS ON THESE SURFACES.
Units Affected
2400000
Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date |
JUL 19, 1999 |
| Part Affected |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Model Affected |
JIMMY |
| Units Affected |
1125749
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Recall Date
JUL 19, 1999
Model Affected
1995 GMC JIMMY
Recall Summary
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.
Defect Consenquence
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.
Units Affected
1125749
Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 99041
| Recall Date |
SEP 22, 1995 |
| Part Affected |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Model Affected |
JIMMY |
| Units Affected |
73163
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Recall Date
SEP 22, 1995
Model Affected
1995 GMC JIMMY
Recall Summary
FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.
Defect Consenquence
IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND INJURED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS.
Units Affected
73163
Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date |
APR 24, 1995 |
| Part Affected |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Model Affected |
JIMMY |
| Units Affected |
271
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Recall Date
APR 24, 1995
Model Affected
1995 GMC JIMMY
Recall Summary
THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Defect Consenquence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN, AND FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES.
Units Affected
271
Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date |
DEC 12, 1994 |
| Part Affected |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Model Affected |
JIMMY |
| Units Affected |
262
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Recall Date
DEC 12, 1994
Model Affected
1995 GMC JIMMY
Recall Summary
THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLT WAS STARTED IN THE WELD NUT, BUT WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY CAUSING THE BOLT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WELD NUT.
Defect Consenquence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR HAND-STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Units Affected
262
Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date |
JUL 01, 1998 |
| Part Affected |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Model Affected |
JIMMY |
| Units Affected |
1557585
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Recall Date
JUL 01, 1998
Model Affected
1995 GMC JIMMY
Recall Summary
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.
Defect Consenquence
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.
Units Affected
1557585
Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 98043
| Recall Date |
MAY 18, 2006 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected |
JIMMY |
| Units Affected |
7800
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Recall Date
MAY 18, 2006
Model Affected
1995 GMC JIMMY
Recall Summary
CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PROPER TORQUE.
Defect Consenquence
A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.
Units Affected
7800
Notes
R&B, INC.