Background and Identification
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a line of mid-size SUVs (sport utility vehicles) produced by Jeep, an American automobile manufacturer. Jeep is an American automobile manufacturer and a division of FCA US LLC (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles). Jeep was acquired by Chrysler in 1987 from American Motors Corporation (AMC).
The Grand Cherokee is the successor of the smaller Jeep Cherokee (KJ) and became the first Chrysler-badged Jeep product when Chrysler purchased AMC in 1987. The first Jeep Grand Cherokee was produced in 1992 for the 1993 model year as a luxury five-door, full-size SUV. From 2005 to 2010, the Grand Cherokee was classified as a mid-size SUV, and beginning in 2011 they were considered mid-size crossover SUVs. The Grand Cherokee uses a unibody chassis rather than body-on-frame construction and includes a front-engine layout with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
In 2017, 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs were recalled due to possible alternator failure. 2011-2014 model year Grand Cherokees were also recalled because of improperly installed brake shields in some vehicles. Check Cars.com for a full list of Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls.
Jeep automobiles can be identified by the Jeep emblem, which includes the name “Jeep” in either black or silver font and is usually located on the car’s hood or right above its grille. Some Jeep vehicles also include a rectangular emblem with a red triangle, a white triangle, and a strip of blue. Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles generally include the name “Grand Cherokee” in capital letters either on the side or the rear of the car.