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GMC Jimmy 1991 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1991 GMC Jimmy: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

118Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
25Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes86 complaints

86 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V193000.

Seat Belts18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V142000.

Electrical System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 91V108000.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

90V107000Reported June 4, 1990 - 181 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 1990. The campaign covers an estimated 181 vehicles across all affected models.

91V108000Reported June 21, 1991 - 102,885 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 1991. The campaign covers an estimated 102,885 vehicles across all affected models.

96V142000Reported July 31, 1996 - 97,351 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 31, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 97,351 vehicles across all affected models.

99V193000Reported July 19, 1999 - 1,125,749 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 1,125,749 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA92015Opened May 22, 1992 - Closed May 28, 1993

HIGH IDLE FLARE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA94029Opened July 29, 1994 - Closed July 31, 1996

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA94038Opened October 31, 1994 - Closed February 28, 2000

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. Resulted in recall campaign 99I006000.

EA95031Opened October 31, 1995 - Closed July 31, 1996

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE92001Opened January 7, 1992 - Closed May 22, 1992

HIGH IDLE FLARE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE94046Opened June 17, 1994 - Closed October 31, 1994

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199518
199621
199725
199818
199917
200011
20013
20024
20071
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.