Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1991 GMC Jimmy, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic78
- Seat belts16
- Electrical system7
- Power train4
- Suspension3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Steering3
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Service brakes, air2
- Seats2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 22 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 1991 GMC Jimmy.
| 1999135 26 Jul 1999 | Brakes Certain four wheel drive vehicles may experience increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode. A switch can erroneously sign… |
| 1996117 25 Jul 1996 | Seats And Restraints NOTE: 4-DOOR VEHICLES ONLY. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHEREBY A REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN STICK IN THE UNLATCHED (DOWN) POSITION UN… |
| 1991097 25 Jun 1991 | Fuel System NOTE: 4-DOOR VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. - FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. CORRECTION:… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
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 BE LATCHED.
VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What GMC told its dealers about the 1991 GMC Jimmy: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 634999 | DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT |
| 41076 | WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW |
| 41072 | END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW |
| 39304 | COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW |
| 37947 | OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING CONCERNS. *TW |
| 10006961 | POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
HIGH IDLE FLARE
HIGH IDLE FLARE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation