1986 GMC JIMMY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 GMC JIMMY
The 1986 GMC JIMMY has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint), and Visibilityglass Siderear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 GMC JIMMY
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 GMC JIMMY, potentially affecting up to 61,944 vehicles.
Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 GMC JIMMY
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 GMC JIMMY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE ENGINE FIRE.
CONSUMER CAN BE DRIVING AT APPROX 35 MPH AND GOES TO STEP ON BRAKES, NOTICED THAT VEHICLE GOES OUT FURTHER, DOES NOT STOP ON TIME. PUSHES BRAKES TO FLOOR, NO RESPONSE. *AK.
REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. TT
Safety Rating for the 1986 GMC JIMMY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 GMC JIMMY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 GMC JIMMY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 GMC JIMMY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC JIMMY
- 1981 GMC JIMMY — 0 complaints
- 1982 GMC JIMMY — 1 complaint
- 1983 GMC JIMMY — 2 complaints
- 1984 GMC JIMMY — 5 complaints
- 1985 GMC JIMMY — 6 complaints
- 1986 GMC JIMMY (current)
- 1987 GMC JIMMY — 6 complaints
- 1988 GMC JIMMY — 15 complaints
- 1989 GMC JIMMY — 17 complaints
- 1990 GMC JIMMY — 15 complaints
- 1991 GMC JIMMY — 139 complaints
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