1986 GMC JimmyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1986 GMC Jimmy, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 23, 1998. Updated daily.
Where the 1986 GMC Jimmy has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1986 GMC Jimmy recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1986 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
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1986 GMC Jimmy, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR AXLE SHAFTNo recall
- REAR AXLE FAILURENo recall
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