CarRecallWatchThe 1987 GMC Jimmy has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (2 reports).
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6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1987 GMC Jimmy recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1987 GMC Jimmy.
Most common 1987 GMC Jimmy problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT, THE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. *AK
1987 GMC JIMMY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING.*MR CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE WHILE DRIVING. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE BERM WHERE THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SUFFERED FIRE DAMAGE. CONSUMER STATED SHE FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH OIL EARLIER IN THE DAY AND SPILLED SOME ONTO THE ENGINE, AND THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FIRE. *PH
MY HUSBAND, SON, NEPEW & FRIEND WENT CATFISHING. APPROXIMATELY 5 AM THEY GOT INTO THE JIMMY TO WARM UP/STARTED ENGINE & TURNED ON HEATER. THEY FELL ASLEEP, MY HUSBAND WOKE TO FIND THE CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THEY ALL GOT OUT BUT WERE TRAUMATIZED THAT MY SON HAS NIGHTMARES STILL. NEPHEW IS AFRAID TO RIDE IN A CAR/ MY HUSBAND CRIED, WHICH HE RARELY EVER DOES AND CAN'T SLEEP. THERE IS MORE INFO TO GIVE BUT WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE FROM YOU. THANK YOU. *AK
FUEL ODOR UPON STARTING-FUEL WAS RUNNING OUT OF LINES OVER TANK AND DOWN TO THE GROUND AS THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING-MECHANIC SAID THE EXITING FUELS COMING OUT OF THE GAS TANK FAILED-CAR COULD OF IGNITED, RESULTING IN THE GAS TANK CATCHING ON FIRE AND POSSIBLY EXPLODING. *AK
SHOULDER HARNESS ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILS TO RETRACT.
1987 GMC Jimmy questions
Does the 1987 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1987 GMC Jimmy at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 GMC Jimmy?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Seat Belts (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 GMC Jimmy has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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