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1995 GMC Jimmy suspension problems

The 1995 GMC Jimmy has 21 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

21

Suspension complaints

3%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

Jimmy suspension complaints by model year62 complaints1989: 1 complaints1991: 3 complaints1992: 4 complaints1993: 4 complaints1994: 7 complaints1995: 21 complaints1996: 57 complaints1997: 62 complaints1998: 32 complaints1999: 34 complaints2000: 47 complaints2001: 17 complaints
Jimmy suspension complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

95V080000SuspensionApril 24, 1995 · 271 units

Defect

THE UPPER BALL JOINT NUTS WERE UNDER-TORQUED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE.

Consequence

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.

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 1995 GMC Jimmy have?

NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 1995 GMC Jimmy suspension — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1995 GMC Jimmy suspension?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the suspension: 95V080000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.