1988 GMC JIMMY
1 recalls, 15 complaints - 3 TSBs
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
2 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Nov 10, 2016
Incident date: Oct 23, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1988 GMC JIMMY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, NECK, AND WRIST INJURIES THAT REQUIRED CONTINUOUS MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEH... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Jan 22, 2015
Incident date: Aug 8, 2013
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD 3 TIMES NOW.A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE NOTORIOUS FOR CRACKING HEADS.MINE WAS BROKE IN 3 PLACES.CAN YOU HELP?? *TR
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jan 13, 2004
Incident date: Nov 10, 2003
I AM AN ENGINEER. TWO OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS ON MY 1988 GMC JIMMY - FULL SIZE FAILED COMPLETELY. THE ANGLE BRACKET HAS A STEEL STRAP WHICH IS RIVETED IN PLACE TO IT AND THE TO THE END OF THE SEAT BELT(S). THIS STEEL STRAP BROKE IN COMPLETELY IN HALF , A VINYL COVERING HELD IT TOGETHER SUCH THAT THE ... Read more
SEATS
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BOLTS THAT WERE ATTACHED TO FLOOR WERE DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AND SEAT WENT BACK WHILE DRIVING.*AK *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 2000
JUST WANT TO REPORT 2 FRONT FIRESTONE TIRES W/ ABOUT 7,000 MILES ON THEM FAILED DUE TO BELT TEAR OR SEPARATION .IT SEEMS MOST FIRESTONE TIRES DON'T LAST AS LONG AS CLAIMED! SOMETHINGS WRONG W/ THEIR MANUFACTURE PROCESS OR MATERIALS. (TIRESIZE: P235R75/15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235R75/15 )
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 28, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
PAINT JOB-GREY COLOR. CLEAR COAT DISAPPEARED AFTER A YEAR. PAINT FADED OXIDIZED, RUST, CRACK, IMPOSSIBLE TO WAX. TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF AUTO. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 3, 1998
CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK DUE TO CORROSION AT THE SEAL. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND THE SENDING UNIT. *AK *ML
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 12, 1997
Incident date: Aug 11, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION; WENT TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 21, 1996
LEFT REAR BRAKE CYLINDER CAME APART, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK/BRAKE FAILURE.
SEATS
Jun 21, 1996
Incident date: Jun 19, 1996
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BOLTS WENT THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD AND THE SEAT IS NOW LOPSIDED AND MAY BREAK FURTHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 10, 1996
Incident date: May 3, 1995
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 26, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN, UNABLE TO LATCH. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 26, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS BROKEN, IT WILL NOT LATCH. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 14, 1995
Incident date: Apr 10, 1994
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND JEEP JUST DIE LOOSE ALL POWER. TT
SEATS
Mar 3, 1995
Incident date: Feb 3, 1995
DRIVER SEAT IS ROTTED THROUGH THE FLOOR. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 GMC JIMMY
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
02015
Jan 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR
GM161514
Apr 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW
GM561204
Apr 1, 1995
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC JIMMY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE89097
Opened: Mar 6, 1989 , Closed: Jun 5, 1989
CRUISE CONTROL
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GMC JIMMY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC JIMMY across all model years (1970, 2004).
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Total Recalls
3,791
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
424
Reported Crashes
70
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
GMC JIMMY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 141 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 307 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 202 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 355 | View |
| 1997 | 5 | 421 | View |
| 1996 | 8 | 605 | View |
| 1995 | 8 | 713 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 424 | View |
| 1993 | 5 | 263 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 134 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 139 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 15 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 17 | View |
| 1988 (current) | 1 | 15 | |
| 1987 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |