The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1996 GMC Jimmy, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BREAKAGE

    NHTSA #PE99021

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION

    NHTSA #EA97004

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

    NHTSA #EA94038

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT

    NHTSA #EA99022

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA02006

    Status:
    RECALLED

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