CarRecallWatchThe 1989 GMC Jimmy has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6 reports).
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13Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
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1989 GMC Jimmy recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1989 GMC Jimmy.
Most common 1989 GMC Jimmy problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE TRAVELING FROM GRAVEL TO SMOOTH ROAD, AND AFTER BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD LOCK UP & REAR BRAKES WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. ABS BRAKING PROBLEM GETTING WORSE AS VEHICLE GETS OLDER. WILL BE TAKING TO MECHANIC TO CHECK OUT PROBLEM. *AK
IF IT WEREN'T FOR OUR 11-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER NOTICING SHE COULD SEE SMOKE IN THE BACK WINDOW, ALL SEVEN (7) OF US WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED THIS FIRE. WE HAD TIME TO STOP (THANKS TO HER), CRAWL OUT AND RUN. THERE WAS TRANSMISSION OIL ON THE ROAD FOR ABOUT 60 FEET LEADING UP TO WHERE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. WE COULD HAVE LOST OUR LIVES IN THIS FIRE AND WE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR SIX WEEKS AND WERE TOLD IT WAS IN A-1 SHAPE.
WHEN NEEDED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK. IT HAPPENS EVERY RAINY DAY. HAS NOT CAONTACTED DEALER. *AK
DRIVING AT APPROX 15-20 MPH STEPPED ON BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO SLIDE. HAS TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN SLUSH OR WET CONDITION. ,WILL NOT STOP. DEALER REPLACED BALL JOINTS/PADS. HAS ALL NEW TIRES. DEFECT IS OCCURRING.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
1989 GMC Jimmy questions
Does the 1989 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1989 GMC Jimmy at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 GMC Jimmy?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6), Seat Belts (4), Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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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