1989 GMC Jimmy
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 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 1989 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
13 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While traveling from gravel to smooth road, and after brakes are applied, they would lock up & rear brakes would not activate. ABS braking problem getting worse as vehicle gets older. Will be taking to mechanic to check out problem. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
If it weren't for our 11-year old daughter noticing she could see smoke in the back window, all seven (7) of us would not have survived this fire. We had time to stop (thanks to her), crawl out and run. There was transmission oil on the road for about 60 feet leading up to where the vehicle stopped. We could have lost our lives in this fire and we only had this vehicle for six weeks and were told it was in A-1 shape.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
When needed the windshield wipers do not work. It happens every rainy day. Has not caontacted dealer. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Suspension › Front › Control arm
Driving at approx 15-20 mph stepped on brakes, vehicle will begin to slide. Has to put the vehicle in neutral in slush or wet condition. ,Will not stop. Dealer replaced ball joints/pads. Has all new tires. Defect IS occurring.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Instrument cluster malfunctioned. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Vehicle's braking system IS experienceing premature wear and tear on pads and rotors, for first 3 years changed every year and now every 2 years. *ak
- Seat belts › Front · Seat belts › Front › Webbing
The seat belt shoulder harness gave out in an accident which caused her to hit head on the steering wheel.*ak consumer states driver side seat belt did not hold when braking at 20-25 mph allowing driver to steering wheel consumer stated she was advised by contractor for gm that IS how the seat belt IS designed.*jb
- Steering
Loss of steering while driving, in for repair 6 times, impact 11:00 position speed 5 mph. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicle rolled over in an accident. Causing malfunction of driver seat belt. tt the driver states that getting the belt released when the vehicle rolled over was very difficult. *Yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving in rain consumer says brakes lock up,may cause accident. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The gas tank rust out at 70,000 mile . tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers side seat belt buckle IS very difficult to unbuckle. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Digital dash has gone out for the third time, can't read speedometer/gas tank/oiland battery gauges. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
- High idle flare
There is no summary currently available
- High idle flare
There is no summary currently available
- Headlight switch 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.
- 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).
Every GMC Jimmy model year
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