1984 GMC Jimmy
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 GMC Jimmy. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Latch does not lock seat in an upright position. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Was backing out of parking space slowly, suddenly the vehicle accelerated in reverse. Had foot on brakes when backing up. Hit a couple of vehicles before turning ignition off. *ak
- Seats
The rear seatbelt will not lock down. if there was a recall on seatbelts for a 1984 jimmy 4 x 4 , I would like information on seatbelts or how it can be fixed. I am scared for my childrens safety. please let me know any information that can help. thank you.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Front oil seal on the transmission popped out, leaking oil which caused a fire. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractor inoperative.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear axle shaft
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Elect. Failures/fires
Summary of information from the manufacturer: ford has submitted 40 ownercomplaints which allege in-dash fires. It does not believe that thecomplaints indicate a defect nor are they safety related.analysis:a review of the complaints was conducted.various componentswere alleged to have been the source of the fires.the…
Summary of information from the manufacturer: ford has submitted 40 ownercomplaints which allege in-dash fires. It does not believe that thecomplaints indicate a defect nor are they safety related.analysis:a review of the complaints was conducted.various componentswere alleged to have been the source of the fires.the fan motor, blowerresistor, wiring, insulation, and the a/c control module have been reportedas defective.there IS no pattern of defect.no reported injuriesstatus:closed 6/30/87.======
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 41076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal).
- 41072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker).
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