MYRModel Year Report

1981 GMC Jimmy

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1981 GMC Jimmy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:24.615Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1981

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 118 complaints 1992: 124 complaints 1993: 218 complaints 1993 1994: 339 complaints 1995: 503 complaints 1996: 407 complaints 1996 1997: 274 complaints 1998: 238 complaints 1999: 137 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 100 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 2 complaints
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 13 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 118 complaints 1991 1992: 124 complaints 1993: 218 complaints 1993 1994: 339 complaints 1995: 503 complaints 1995 1996: 407 complaints 1997: 274 complaints 1997 1998: 238 complaints 1999: 137 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 100 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 118 complaints 1991 1992: 124 complaints 1992 1993: 218 complaints 1993 1994: 339 complaints 1994 1995: 503 complaints 1995 1996: 407 complaints 1996 1997: 274 complaints 1997 1998: 238 complaints 1998 1999: 137 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 100 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004

1981: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19845
19856
19863
19876
198815
198913
199011
1991118
1992124
1993218
1994339
1995503
1996407
1997274
1998238
1999137
2000211
2001100
20020
20031
20042

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1980-11-17Service brakes, hydraulic80V150000 The involved vehicles may have been assembled without the retainer clip for the brake pedal push rod. The absence of this retainer clip could allow the brake pedal to disengage from the master…

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the retainer clip on all suspect vehicles without charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1981 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 80V150000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

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FAQ

Is the 1981 GMC Jimmy reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1981 GMC Jimmy have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.