CarRecallWatchThe 1990 GMC Jimmy has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6 reports).
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11Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1990 GMC Jimmy recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1990 GMC Jimmy.
Most common 1990 GMC Jimmy problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
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.
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER STOPPING AND OPENING THE HOOD OWNER DISCOVERED ENGINE FIRE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH AND APPLYING BRAKES, CONSUMER TRIED TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. *AK
THE FUEL TANK SHIELD/PROTECTOR WERE REPLACED DUE TO CONTAMINATION THAT RESULTED IN LEAKAGE. *YC
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
1990 GMC Jimmy questions
Does the 1990 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1990 GMC Jimmy at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 GMC Jimmy?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6), Structure (2), Seats (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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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