1995-2001 GMC Jimmy/Envoy: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1995-2001 GMC Jimmy/Envoy directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1995 4WD:
A few upper-ball-joint nuts were undertorqued; stud can loosen and fracture.
1995 w/air conditioning:
Fan-blade rivets can break and allow blade to separate from hub.
1995:
Brake-pedal bolt on some vehicles might disengage, causing loss of braking.
1995-96 4WD w/ABS:
Increased stopping distances can occur during ABS stops while in 2WD mode.
1995-96 AWD/4WD:
During testing, prop shaft contacted fuel tank, rupturing the tank; fuel leakage was beyond permissible level.
1995-96:
Windshield wipers may work intermittently.
1996-97 2-door w/manual locking recliner bucket seats:
Outboard-seatbelt webbing can separate during frontal impact.
1996-97:
Failure of an upper- and lower-control-arm ball-joint assembly could occur due to corrosion, resulting in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension.
1997:
During a severe crash, seat belt buckles with an energy absorbing loop may malfunction, leading to full or partial ejection from the vehicle. Dealer will inspect and replace affected buckles.
1997:
On certain vehicles, the outside rearview mirror switch may short circuit. Dealer will inspect and replace affected parts.
1998 w/4WD or AWD:
On a few vehicles, one or both attaching bolts for lower control arm could separate from frame, resulting in loss of control.
1998:
Daytime running lights are not deactivated when turn-signal or hazard lamps are activated.
1998:
Fatigue fracture of rear-axle brake pipe can occur, causing slow fluid leak and resulting in soft brake pedal; if pipe breaks, driver would face sudden loss of rear-brake performance.
2000 w/2WD:
Right ABS module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts on certain vehicles could have been improperly tightened; seals could have been broken, resulting in leakage.
2000-01:
Brake lights and rear hazard flashers may fail if the multifunction switch develops an open circuit condition.
2000-01:
Some seatbelt assemblies were not properly heat treated and do not pass the load-bearing requirement.
2000-2001:
The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high-mounted stop lamp and turn-signal functions are not affected. Dealers will replace the hazard-switch carrier.
2001:
Console cover could come unlatched at less than the required load of the standard.
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