1987 GMC Jimmy
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 GMC Jimmy. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1987 GMC Jimmy. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
6 complaints2 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
While driving 60 mph front driver side tire blew out. As a result, the entire front end was severely damaged. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
1987 GMC jimmy caught on fire while driving.*mr consumer smelled smoke while driving. She pulled over to the berm where the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The entire vehicle suffered fire damage. Consumer stated she filled the vehicle with oil earlier in the day and spilled some onto the engine, and that may have caused the fire. *ph
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
My husband, son, nepew & friend went catfishing. Approximately 5 am they got into the jimmy to warm up/started engine & turned on heater. they fell asleep, my husband woke to find the car engulfed in flames. they all got out but were traumatized that my son has nightmares still. nephew IS afraid…
My husband, son, nepew & friend went catfishing. Approximately 5 am they got into the jimmy to warm up/started engine & turned on heater. they fell asleep, my husband woke to find the car engulfed in flames. they all got out but were traumatized that my son has nightmares still. nephew IS afraid to ride in a car/ my husband cried, which he rarely ever does and can't sleep. there IS more info to give but would like a response from you. Thank you. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel odor upon starting-fuel was running out of lines over tank and down to the ground as the engine was running-mechanic said the exiting fuels coming out of the gas tank failed-car could of ignited, resulting in the gas tank catching on fire and possibly exploding. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Shoulder harness on driver's side fails to retract.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Experienced bad vibration due to the manifold brackets that are crooked which effects the steering. Please describe. tt
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
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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