Gmc Jimmy 1987
Model Jimmy made in 1987 by Gmc got 7 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, structure. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1987
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | 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 | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE88047 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/19/1988 | 11/07/1988 | REAR AXLE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1988 | 08/24/1990 | REAR AXLE SHAFT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/19/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 08/15/1995 | |||
| Experienced bad vibration due to the manifold brackets that are crooked which effects the steering. please describe. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/17/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 2 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Shoulder harness on driver's side fails to retract. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 05/06/2004 | 200000 | 1 | |
| While driving 60 mph front driver side tire blew out. as a result, the entire front end was severely damaged. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 07/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear window shattered. *aw | |||