Gmc Jimmy 1985

Model Jimmy made in 1985 by Gmc got 6 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to parking brake, power train and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, structure. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Jimmy year 1985

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1985

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000	PRO-A MOTORS, INC.	E (Equipment)	61944	04/03/2006	OVSC	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	03/23/2006	03/23/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
GM161514	04/01/1995	92-153-10	41072	End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw	11/01/1995
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
GM561204	04/01/1995		41076	Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw	11/01/1995

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
SUSPENSION
EA89003	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	11/07/1988	08/24/1990	REAR AXLE SHAFT
	There is no summary currently available
PE88047	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	04/19/1988	11/07/1988	REAR AXLE FAILURE
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
06/26/1995		6
	Emergency brake failure. *dh
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12/31/1994
	Car was in garage in gear was in park with the emergency parking brake on, gear went into reverse. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
02/01/1998		2	01/01/1986
	Seat belt retractors problems, will not let belt out smoothly
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
		3	03/01/1995
	Brake pedal goes to floor.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
09/10/1997		0
	The consumer drove into garage park, but did not shut off engine, just parked. got out to move a bike, then got back inside the vehicle. put shift into drive with foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle volted forward, hit an object. consumer tried to step on the brakes again, and vehicle drove through the garage. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
01/16/1998		5
	Whenever the rear windshield wiper is in use it would fail to operate properly. it would stop working after being in use. took to dealer & informed a new motor was needed & had it replaced. *ak