MYRModel Year Report

1991 GMC Jimmy

▲ Better than typical
1991 GMC Jimmy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:10:42.660Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
118
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

73% of complaints

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 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 118 complaints 1991 118 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 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 118 complaints 1991 118 1992: 124 complaints 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 1989: 13 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 118 complaints 1991 118 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

1991: 118 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

73% · 86 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Seat belts

15% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing rear/other and buckle assembly.

Electrical system

7% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and interior/under dash.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Steering column caught fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-01

Alternator caught fire, totalling vehicle. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-15

Vehicle catches fire in alternator while driving EA94-029 active. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-11

Power train

3% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing axle assembly and manual transmission.

INJURY

Vehicle speed control

3% · 3 reports
FIREINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    1990-06-15Visibility90V107000 Use of improper primer on metal surfaces of windshield and side window openings could cause low adhesion to the metal surface and would not provide retention required by FMVSS 212.

    Remedy: Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1991-07-03Fuel system, gasoline91V108000 Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.

    Remedy: Replace sender seals.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1992-01-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-05-22 High idle flare
  4. I
    1992-05-22Engineering analysisClosed 1993-05-28 High idle flare
  5. I
    1994-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 ABS braking system fails
  6. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires
  7. I
    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
  8. I
    1995-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Rear seat belt failure
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    1996-09-25Seat belts96V142000 These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (Down) position under certain conditions because the buckle assembly can move inside the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (One assembly) with a new, revised design.

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    2000-05-31Service brakes, hydraulic99V193000 Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (Antilock braking system) manufactured from September 1989 through August 1996. Under certain…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

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    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

1991 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 86 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V107000 · Visibility
  • Recall 91V108000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 96V142000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 99V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1991 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 GMC Jimmy is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 GMC Jimmy?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 GMC Jimmy have?
5 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.