1990 GMC JIMMY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 GMC JIMMY
The 1990 GMC JIMMY has received a total of 15 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 Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (6 complaints), Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 GMC JIMMY
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 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 1990 GMC JIMMY
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 GMC JIMMY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REPLACED HEATER CORE (A/C) DOOR HANDLES ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR SEPARATED FROM INSIDE DOOR PANEL. HESITATION ON START, AND THROUGHOUT DRIVING RANGE, SEEMS INDICATIVE OF FUEL LINE, CARB, OR SOMETHING INTERNAL. IN THE DEALERS SHOP AS I TYPE. WOULD TURN OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START, AGAIN SEEMS LIKE A FUEL OR CARB ISSUE. DON'T KNOW FOR SURE THOUGH. PAINT HAS BEEN PEELING FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. IT IS A RED, GOING TO GREY. STEERING ISSUES; STEERING COLUMN SEPARATED FROM HOUSING, BASICALLY IT WAS SLOWLY UNSCREWING ITSELF. CURRENTLY IN SHOP, IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN TO OFF POSITION.
REPLACED HEATER CORE (A/C) DOOR HANDLES ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR SEPARATED FROM INSIDE DOOR PANEL. HESITATION ON START, AND THROUGHOUT DRIVING RANGE, SEEMS INDICATIVE OF FUEL LINE, CARB, OR SOMETHING INTERNAL. IN THE DEALERS SHOP AS I TYPE. WOULD TURN OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START, AGAIN SEEMS LIKE A FUEL OR CARB ISSUE. DON'T KNOW FOR SURE THOUGH. PAINT HAS BEEN PEELING FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. IT IS A RED, GOING TO GREY. STEERING ISSUES; STEERING COLUMN SEPARATED FROM HOUSING, BASICALLY IT WAS SLOWLY UNSCREWING ITSELF. CURRENTLY IN SHOP, IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN TO OFF POSITION.
REPLACED HEATER CORE (A/C) DOOR HANDLES ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR SEPARATED FROM INSIDE DOOR PANEL. HESITATION ON START, AND THROUGHOUT DRIVING RANGE, SEEMS INDICATIVE OF FUEL LINE, CARB, OR SOMETHING INTERNAL. IN THE DEALERS SHOP AS I TYPE. WOULD TURN OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START, AGAIN SEEMS LIKE A FUEL OR CARB ISSUE. DON'T KNOW FOR SURE THOUGH. PAINT HAS BEEN PEELING FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. IT IS A RED, GOING TO GREY. STEERING ISSUES; STEERING COLUMN SEPARATED FROM HOUSING, BASICALLY IT WAS SLOWLY UNSCREWING ITSELF. CURRENTLY IN SHOP, IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN TO OFF POSITION.
REPLACED HEATER CORE (A/C) DOOR HANDLES ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR SEPARATED FROM INSIDE DOOR PANEL. HESITATION ON START, AND THROUGHOUT DRIVING RANGE, SEEMS INDICATIVE OF FUEL LINE, CARB, OR SOMETHING INTERNAL. IN THE DEALERS SHOP AS I TYPE. WOULD TURN OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START, AGAIN SEEMS LIKE A FUEL OR CARB ISSUE. DON'T KNOW FOR SURE THOUGH. PAINT HAS BEEN PEELING FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. IT IS A RED, GOING TO GREY. STEERING ISSUES; STEERING COLUMN SEPARATED FROM HOUSING, BASICALLY IT WAS SLOWLY UNSCREWING ITSELF. CURRENTLY IN SHOP, IGNITION WOULDN'T TURN TO OFF POSITION.
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER STOPPING AND OPENING THE HOOD OWNER DISCOVERED ENGINE FIRE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1990 GMC JIMMY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 GMC JIMMY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 GMC JIMMY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 GMC JIMMY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC JIMMY
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