1988 GMC JimmyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 1988 GMC Jimmy, most often about the seat belts. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2016. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 GMC Jimmy has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 GMC Jimmy recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 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
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 GMC Jimmy, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING DAMPER SEPARATIONNo recall
- CRUISE CONTROLNo recall
What Jimmy owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I AM AN ENGINEER. TWO OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS ON MY 1988 GMC JIMMY - FULL SIZE FAILED COMPLETELY. THE ANGLE BRACKET HAS A STEEL STRAP WHICH IS RIVETED IN PLACE TO IT AND THE TO THE END OF THE SEAT BELT(S). THIS STEEL STRAP BROKE IN COMPLETELY IN HALF, A VINYL COVERING HELD IT TOGETHER SUCH THAT THE…
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