How many recalls does the 1986 GMC Jimmy have?

The 1986 GMC Jimmy has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1986 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 1986 GMC Jimmy?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1986 GMC Jimmy Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 GMC Jimmy. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“Vehicle engine fire.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1998-10-26

“Consumer can be driving at approx 35 mph and goes to step on brakes, noticed that vehicle goes out further, does not stop on time. Pushes brakes to floor, no response. *ak.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 1997-10-01

“Rear window shattered without any prior warning. Tt”

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · reported 1995-02-10

Defect investigations

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

REAR AXLE SHAFT

There is no summary currently available

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

REAR AXLE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 GMC Jimmy as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.