1991 GMC Jimmy
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1991 GMC Jimmy. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 1991 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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
118 complaints16 involved a crash7 involved a fire22 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer received recall letter 99v193000 concerning ABS brakes. Contacted the dealer, dealer insisted no parts were available to correct the recall problem. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
When applying brakes front brakes they lock up, and the rear wheels spin back and forth. dealership IS aware of problem. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt latches on driver's and passenger's seats do not remain locked in the buckle assembly, cause unknown.*ak
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Spare tire mount swings away from tailgate and would drop down. Whenever a bump or crack IS hit, mount would come open unexpectedly. spare tire on tailgate would be in traffic once it swings outward. Spare tire was bolted on tailgate by a latch. Have been in touch with dealership and manufacturer.*ak
- Seats · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brake system will lock up and jerk vehicle into another lane while driving. this occurs on a random basis. also, left bracket on drivers seat has broken. please provide any additional information.*ak
- Electrical system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Electric hydraulic unit keeps failing, causing ABS light to stay on. consumer has replaced the same exact part 3 times. cause IS unknown.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer has been using manuel braking because ABS failed. Consumer contacted manufacturer, but the vin for recall 99v19300/manufacturer's recall 99041 didn't register. *ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Recall99v193000: anti-skid brakes. parts were not available. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer IS not able to make an appointment with dealer or manufacutrer for recall repairs of ABS brakes. Consumer has called on several occasions ,and left messages, but there was no return call back from dealer. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passenger's side retractor does not work properly. dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Over the last 5 years has had nothing but brake problems. when driving consumer has to put foot almost to the floor to get vehicle to stop. if someone else was driving consumer's truck he would rear end someone. brakes have been replaced repeatedly. *Ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
My brakes are not working properly. gm dealership (morris pontiac GMC) states that nothing IS wrong. when braking, I either almost lose control or cannot press the brake pedal down and therefore can't stop. I have almost been in several accidents because of this problem. a few days ago I almost…
My brakes are not working properly. gm dealership (morris pontiac GMC) states that nothing IS wrong. when braking, I either almost lose control or cannot press the brake pedal down and therefore can't stop. I have almost been in several accidents because of this problem. a few days ago I almost went through a red light at a busy intersection. there are other GMC jimmy or chevrolet blazer owners that I have spoken with that have experienced problems with their right front brakes also. there IS a major problem that gm IS not addressing. people are going to be seriously injured or killed because they refuse to acknowledge a problem. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Vehicle speed control
Stuck in mud: ran car at high throttle, turned car off, tried to restart. Car caught fire. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When I press on the brakes, the car does not stop straight.
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Rear axle broke causing vehicle accident/ rollover, resulting in injury to consumer (attorney for consumer- requesting information). mjs
- Structure › Body
The paint IS peeling very badly for some reason. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
No summry listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes failed on three occasions, one incident resulted in rear end collision. Mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping which caused a minor collsion and minor injuries. dealer and manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Seat belts › Front · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Right front sear belt will not extend/locks up. nlm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear seat belt failure
Complaints indicate that the rear seatbelt buckles do not work, which prevents usage of the belts.
- ABS braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v-193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
- ABS braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
- High idle flare
There is no summary currently available
- High idle flare
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.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 41076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal).
- 41072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker).
- 39304Cold engine knock.
- 37947Oil pressure gauge reading concerns.
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