How many recalls does the 1983 GMC Jimmy have?

The 1983 GMC Jimmy has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1983 GMC Jimmy has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1983 GMC Jimmy?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

1983 GMC Jimmy Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1983 GMC Jimmy has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 17,312 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 83V046000 1983-04-27 17,312 affected

Defect

THE INERTIA LOCK MECHANISM MAY NOT FUNCTION, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD, AND THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD.

Complaints by component

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Firestone firehawk atx tire experienced tread separation. *slc”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Defect investigations

Investigation EA89003 Opened 1988-11-07 · closed 1990-08-24

REAR AXLE SHAFT

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE87003 Opened 1986-10-27 · closed 1987-07-16

ELECT. FAILURES/FIRES

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER: FORD HAS SUBMITTED 40 OWNERCOMPLAINTS WHICH ALLEGE IN-DASH FIRES. IT DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT THECOMPLAINTS INDICATE A DEFECT NOR ARE THEY SAFETY RELATED.ANALYSIS:A REVIEW OF THE COMPLAINTS WAS CONDUCTED.VARIOUS COMPONENTSWERE ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN THE SOURCE OF THE FIRES.THE…

Investigation PE88047 Opened 1988-04-19 · closed 1988-11-07

REAR AXLE FAILURE