1990 GMC Jimmy: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Replaced heater core (a/c) door handles on driver and passenger door separated from inside door panel. Hesitation on start, and throughout driving range, seems indicative of fuel line, carb, or something internal. In the dealers shop as I type. Would turn over, but would not start, again seems like a fuel or carb issue. Don't know for sure though. Paint has been peeling for about a year now. It is a red, going to grey. Steering issues; steering column separated from housing, basically it was slowly unscrewing itself. Currently in shop, ignition wouldn't turn to off position.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2002
“While driving at about 65 mph and applying brakes, consumer tried to come to a complete stop and vehicle would not stop. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 1999
“Consumer was rearended and the front seat recliner fell backward and the ashtray came apart and hit the passenger's side in the face . Please describe .*ak”Owner report · Seats · Aug 1996
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“Brakes: driving down a mountain area, and applied the brakes, couldn't get enough braking power to slow the vehicle down, and the brake pedal went completely to the floor. Vehicle would not stop an ran into a hillside before getting it to stop. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 1995
“While making short stop, driver fell forward/backward, whole seat back broke off completely, pins that hold seat to base sheared off, speed 35 mph. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Nov 1990
“Owner has ABS brakes,she states while driving at 60mph on the highway when she went to use brakes and they locked up, owner also notes the brake pedal went to the floor. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“While driving smoke came from under the hood. After stopping and opening the hood owner discovered engine fire. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Is the 1990 GMC Jimmy reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1990 GMC Jimmy. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1990 GMC Jimmy have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.