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1991 GMC Jimmy Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1991 GMC Jimmy, and owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
118
owner complaints to NHTSA
16 / 6
complaints citing a crash / fire
12–18
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 1991 GMC Jimmy

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 99V193000 Reported 1,125,749 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

  2. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 96V142000 Reported 97,351 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (down) position under certain conditions because the buckle assembly can move inside the seat belt cover. If the cover moves far enough, it can create an interference condition with the latch release button. When it does, the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (one assembly) with a new, revised design.

  3. Storage (fuel system)

    NHTSA 91V108000 Reported 102,885 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.

    Remedy: Replace sender seals.

  4. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 90V107000 Reported 181 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Use of improper primer on metal surfaces of windshield and side window openings could cause low adhesion to the metal surface and would not provide retention required by FMVSS 212.

    Remedy: Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer.

118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1991 GMC Jimmy have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA; 16 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 22 injuries and 1 death. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 25 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 GM jimmy. While driving in a 35 MPH zone the contact engaged the brakes and the vehicle did not stop and rear ended another vehicle. The passenger was injured and taken to”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 24, 2007 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“After driving 55mph would apply brakes and pedal went to the floor. Vehicle failed to slow down right away. Would need to pump brakes 3 or 4 times before brakes caught on. Problem was consistent and g”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2002 · Service brakes, hydraulic

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1991 GMC Jimmy (Jimmy Sonoma 2WD, Jimmy Sonoma 4WD, Jimmy V1500 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined12–18 mpg
City / Highway11–16 / 13–22
FuelDiesel, Regular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engine6/8 cyl, 4.3/5.7/6.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare GMC Jimmy model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Jimmy model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1970 GMC Jimmy10
1971 GMC Jimmy10
1981 GMC Jimmy10
1982 GMC Jimmy11
1983 GMC Jimmy11
1984 GMC Jimmy05
1985 GMC Jimmy06
1986 GMC Jimmy03
1987 GMC Jimmy06
1988 GMC Jimmy015
1989 GMC Jimmy013
1990 GMC Jimmy011
1991 GMC Jimmy4118
1992 GMC Jimmy1122
1993 GMC Jimmy2216
1994 GMC Jimmy2334
1995 GMC Jimmy6499
1996 GMC Jimmy6407
1997 GMC Jimmy4274
1998 GMC Jimmy2238
1999 GMC Jimmy0137
2000 GMC Jimmy4211
2001 GMC Jimmy3100
2003 GMC Jimmy11
2004 GMC Jimmy12

Checking a specific 1991 GMC Jimmy

How do I know if my 1991 GMC Jimmy has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1991 GMC Jimmy; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 90V107000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.