1982 GMC JimmyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1982 GMC Jimmy, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1982 GMC Jimmy has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1982 GMC Jimmy recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

1982 vs. every other Jimmy year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Jimmy median. How we score

'70'71'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Jimmy owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON A 1982 GMC JIMMY WITH 10000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DRIVER REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. *AK DOT NUMBER VD60LHC396, 31X10.50R15LT. *SLC
Complaint 889943 · Jun 7, 2001

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