1988 GMC Jimmy
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 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 1988 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
15 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
TL* the contact owned a 1988 GMC jimmy. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact struck the front passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back, neck, and wrist injuries that required continuous medical attention. The…
TL* the contact owned a 1988 GMC jimmy. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact struck the front passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back, neck, and wrist injuries that required continuous medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
- Engine
I have had to replace passenger side head 3 times now.a friend of mine told me that they are notorious for cracking heads.mine was broke in 3 places.can you help?? *tr
- Seat belts › Rear/other
I am an engineer. Two of the rear seat belts on my 1988 GMC jimmy - full size failed completely. The angle bracket has a steel strap which IS riveted in place to it and the to the end of the seat belt(s). This steel strap broke in completely in half , a vinyl covering held it together such that the…
I am an engineer. Two of the rear seat belts on my 1988 GMC jimmy - full size failed completely. The angle bracket has a steel strap which IS riveted in place to it and the to the end of the seat belt(s). This steel strap broke in completely in half , a vinyl covering held it together such that the user IS unaware that it IS completely broken in half. This IS a very dangerous situation since the seat belt has no strength left when this happens. This happened to two of the three rear seat belts. The middle seat belt IS attached differently and did not fail. I discovered this when I was rebuilding the vehicle. No replacement seat belts are available and I would not buy the original belts if they were available.this IS extremely hazardous! I will replace with aftermarket belts. But there should be a recall and a redesign of these belts. Part of the problem IS that the rear seat folds up and down. The vinyl does not keep the belt out of the way when the seat IS put down. This causes bending of the steel strap which IS not designed for bending. It IS designed only for tension. This need only happen once to break the steel strap! I do hope you follow up on this , because people may thinkk the seat belt IS ok and not realize it IS broken!
- Seats
Driver's and passenger's side seat bolts that were attached to floor were defective. consumer was traveling and seat went back while driving.*ak *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Just want to report 2 front firestone tires w/ about 7,000 miles on them failed due to belt tear or separation .it seems most firestone tires don't last as long as claimed! Somethings wrong w/ their manufacture process or materials. (Tiresize: p235r75/15)( dot number: tire size: p235r75/15 )
- Unknown or other
Paint job-grey color. clear coat disappeared after a year. paint faded oxidized, rust, crack, impossible to wax. take very good care of auto. No safety defect. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Consumer noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank due to corrosion at the seal. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the fuel tank assembly and the sending unit. *ak *ML
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration; went to park the vehicle and then the vehicle suddenly accelerated. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
Left rear brake cylinder came apart, causing brake fluid to leak/brake failure.
- Seats
The driver's side seat bolts went through the floorboard and the seat IS now lopsided and may break further. Please describe. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration, caused loss of control/accident. *skd
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers side seat belt buckle IS broken, unable to latch. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The driver side seat belt IS broken, it will not latch. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
Consumer was driving and jeep just die loose all power. tt
- Seats
Driver seat IS rotted through the floor. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Cruise control
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- Steering damper separation
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.
- 10006961Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking.
- 41076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal).
- 41072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker).
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