Gmc Jimmy 1990
Model Jimmy made in 1990 by Gmc got 16 consumer complains, 4 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and power train. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has 3 modeles with engines 5.7, 350 v8 ffs, 5.7, ffs and 6.2, no-cat.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 1 - Category 1 Truck |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 376105 | 02/01/1995 | 93-6A-111 | 39304 | Cold engine knock. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| GM161514 | 04/01/1995 | 92-153-10 | 41072 | End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE91057 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1991 | 07/12/1991 | HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE92001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/07/1992 | 05/22/1992 | HIGH IDLE FLARE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA92015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/22/1992 | 05/28/1993 | HIGH IDLE FLARE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| While driving smoke came from under the hood. after stopping and opening the hood owner discovered engine fire. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 72000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/25/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1990 | |
| The fuel tank shield/protector were replaced due to contamination that resulted in leakage. *yc | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 72000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 08/07/1996 | |||
| Consumer was rearended and the front seat recliner fell backward and the ashtray came apart and hit the passenger's side in the face . please describe .*ak | |||
| 11/15/1990 | |||
| While making short stop, driver fell forward/backward, whole seat back broke off completely, pins that hold seat to base sheared off, speed 35 mph. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving at about 65 mph and applying brakes, consumer tried to come to a complete stop and vehicle would not stop. *ak | |||
| 11/12/1995 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Upon application on wet/dry surfaces brakes give falsesince of stopping. please describe details. *ak | |||
| Owner has abs brakes,she states while driving at 60mph on the highway when she went to use brakes and they locked up, owner also notes the brake pedal went to the floor. *ak | |||
| 12/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Poor performance of abs brakes. tt | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 72000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 72000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Floor pan rusted out on driver and passenger. tt | |||