MYRModel Year Report

1985 GMC Jimmy

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1985 GMC Jimmy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:17.616Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 6 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 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 6 1986: 3 complaints 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 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 6 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

1985: 6 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

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing motor.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The consumer drove into garage park, but did not shut off engine, just parked. Got out to move a bike, then got back inside the vehicle. Put shift into drive with foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle volted forward, hit an object.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-03

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Car was in garage in gear was in park with the emergency parking brake on, gear went into reverse. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-06

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-04-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-11-07 Rear axle failure
  2. I
    1988-11-07Engineering analysisClosed 1990-08-24 Rear axle shaft
  3. 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

1985 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 GMC Jimmy?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 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.