Gmc Jimmy 1988
Model Jimmy made in 1988 by Gmc got 13 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and other. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, structure and suspension. The car had some investigations: equipment, steering. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1988
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 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 02015 | 01/01/2004 | 10006961 | Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE89097 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 06/05/1989 | CRUISE CONTROL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE89024 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/1988 | 02/27/1989 | STEERING DAMPER SEPARATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 04/10/1994 | |||
| Consumer was driving and jeep just die loose all power. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/03/1998 | |||
| Consumer noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank due to corrosion at the seal. consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the fuel tank assembly and the sending unit. *ak *ml | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 11/01/1991 | ||
| Paint job-grey color. clear coat disappeared after a year. paint faded oxidized, rust, crack, impossible to wax. take very good care of auto. no safety defect. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/1994 | |||
| Drivers side seat belt buckle is broken, unable to latch. tt | |||
| The driver side seat belt is broken, it will not latch. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 11/10/2003 | 2 | 06/10/1993 | |
| I am an engineer. two of the rear seat belts on my 1988 gmc jimmy - full size failed completely. the angle bracket has a steel strap which is riveted in place to it and the to the end of the seat belt(s). this steel strap broke in completely in half , a vinyl covering held it together such that the user is unaware that it is completely broken in half. this is a very dangerous situation since the seat belt has no strength left when this happens. this happened to two of the three rear seat belts. the middle seat belt is attached differently and did not fail. i discovered this when i was rebuilding the vehicle. no replacement seat belts are available and i would not buy the original belts if they were available.this is extremely hazardous! i will replace with aftermarket belts. but there should be a recall and a redesign of these belts. part of the problem is that the rear seat folds up and down. the vinyl does not keep the belt out of the way when the seat is put down. this causes bending of the steel strap which is not designed for bending. it is designed only for tension. this need only happen once to break the steel strap! i do hope you follow up on this , because people may thinkk the seat belt is ok and not realize it is broken! | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Driver's and passenger's side seat bolts that were attached to floor were defective. consumer was traveling and seat went back while driving.*ak *slc | |||
| 06/19/1996 | |||
| The driver's side seat bolts went through the floorboard and the seat is now lopsided and may break further. please describe. *ak | |||
| 02/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver seat is rotted through the floor. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 08/21/1996 | 1 | 08/20/1990 | |
| Left rear brake cylinder came apart, causing brake fluid to leak/brake failure. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 2 | ||
| Just want to report 2 front firestone tires w/ about 7,000 miles on them failed due to belt tear or separation .it seems most firestone tires don't last as long as claimed! somethings wrong w/ their manufacture process or materials. (tiresize: p235r75/15)( dot number: tire size: p235r75/15 ) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/11/1997 | 0 | 09/02/1988 | |
| Sudden acceleration; went to park the vehicle and then the vehicle suddenly accelerated. *ak | |||
| 05/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, caused loss of control/accident. *skd | |||