MYRModel Year Report

1988 GMC Jimmy

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1988 GMC Jimmy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:45.286Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

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 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 15 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 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 15 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 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1988 15 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

1988: 15 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 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seats

3 of 15 total reports mention: seats.

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Driver seat is rotted through the floor. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-03

Seat belts

3 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and rear/other.

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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).

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-13

Vehicle speed control

2 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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Sudden acceleration, caused loss of control/accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-10

Tires

1 of 15 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Service brakes

1 of 15 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-12-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-02-27 Steering damper separation
  2. I
    1989-03-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-05 Cruise control
  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

1988 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

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FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 GMC Jimmy?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 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.