1991 GMC JIMMY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

139

Owner Complaints

16 Crashes 9 Fires 1 Death

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1991 GMC JIMMY

The 1991 GMC JIMMY has received a total of 139 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (73 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (5 complaints), and Seat Beltsrearother (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1991 GMC JIMMY

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1991 GMC JIMMY, potentially affecting up to 1,388,110 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.

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Recall 99V193000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

| 1,125,749 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

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Recall 96V142000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

| 97,351 vehicles affected

Defect: THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN STICK IN THE UNLATCHED (DOWN) POSITION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS BECAUSE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAN MOVE INSIDE THE SEAT BELT COVER. IF THE COVER MOVES FAR ENOUGH, IT CAN CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION WITH THE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON. WHEN IT DOES, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CANNOT...

Consequence: THE REAR BELTS MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK OF PESONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREE REAR-SEAT BELT BUCKLES (ONE ASSEMBLY) WITH A NEW, REVISED DESIGN.

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Recall 91V108000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

| 102,885 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy: REPLACE SENDER SEALS.

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Recall 90V107000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

| 181 vehicles affected

Defect: USE OF IMPROPER PRIMER ON METAL SURFACES OF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW OPENINGS COULD CAUSE LOW ADHESION TO THE METAL SURFACE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.

Consequence: WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW GLASS WOULD NOT PREVENT THEEJECTION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUSINJURIES AND FATALITIES.

Remedy: REMOVE AND REINSTALL GLASS USING PROPER PRIMER.

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Owner Complaints for the 1991 GMC JIMMY

139 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 GMC JIMMY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 73 13 Crashes 9 Injuries 1 Death
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 5
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4 8 Injuries
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3 3 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3 3 Fires
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10188756 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 GM JIMMY. WHILE DRIVING IN A 35 MPH ZONE THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THIS WAS THE SECOND CRASH. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE MILEAGE, DATE OF ACCIDENT, OR PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE OF RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V193000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17200.*AK
AFTER DRIVING 55MPH WOULD APPLY BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN RIGHT AWAY. WOULD NEED TO PUMP BRAKES 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE BRAKES CAUGHT ON. PROBLEM WAS CONSISTENT AND GETTING WORSE. HAD CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
ICY CONDITIONS, USED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND REAR END BEGAN TO SLIDE. HIT GUARDRAIL, WENT INTO DITCH AND ROLLED OVER. I CONTACTED GMC WHEN I HEARD OF RECALL AND WAS INFORMED DECISION WAS BEING APPEALED ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 99V193000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES. CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER INSISTED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEM. *AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES FRONT BRAKES THEY LOCK UP, AND THE REAR WHEELS SPIN BACK AND FORTH. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1991 GMC JIMMY

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 GMC JIMMY in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 GMC JIMMY

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 GMC JIMMY

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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