MYRModel Year Report

1983 GMC Jimmy

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1983 GMC Jimmy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:23.673Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1983: 1 complaint

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

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 1 total report mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

Firestone firehawk atx tire experienced tread separation.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-25

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1983-05-09Seats83V046000 The inertia lock mechanism may not function, allowing the seat back to fold forward, and the seat to move forward.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1986-10-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-07-16 Elect. Failures/fires
  3. I
    1988-04-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-11-07 Rear axle failure
  4. I
    1988-11-07Engineering analysisClosed 1990-08-24 Rear axle shaft
  5. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1983 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 83V046000 · Seats
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1983 GMC Jimmy reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 GMC Jimmy?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 GMC Jimmy have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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