1985 GMC JimmyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1985 GMC Jimmy, most often about the parking brake. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 10, 1999. Updated daily.
Where the 1985 GMC Jimmy has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1985 GMC Jimmy recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1985 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
- Avoid
- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1985 GMC Jimmy, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR AXLE SHAFTNo recall
- REAR AXLE FAILURENo recall
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