1988 GMC Jimmy Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 GMC Jimmy. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SEATS
3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
1crashes
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
Total complaints15

What owners report

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

“I have had to replace passenger side head 3 times now.a friend of mine told me that they are notorious for cracking heads.mine was broke in 3 places.can you help?? *tr”

ENGINE · reported 2013-08-08

“Tl* the contact owned a 1988 gmc jimmy. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact struck the front passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back, neck, and wrist injuries that required continuous medical attention. The…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2007-10-23

“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). This steel strap broke in completely in half , a vinyl covering held it together such that…”

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER · reported 2003-11-10

“Just want to report 2 front firestone tires w/ about 7,000 miles on them failed due to belt tear or separation .it seems most firestone tires don't last as long as claimed! Somethings wrong w/ their manufacture process or materials. (tiresize: p235r75/15)( dot number: tire size: p235r75/15 )”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-09-15

“Driver's and passenger's side seat bolts that were attached to floor were defective. Consumer was traveling and seat went back while driving.*ak *slc”

SEATS · reported 1999-01-01

“Consumer noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank due to corrosion at the seal. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the fuel tank assembly and the sending unit. *ak *ml”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 1998-08-03

“Sudden acceleration; went to park the vehicle and then the vehicle suddenly accelerated. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 1997-08-11

“Left rear brake cylinder came apart, causing brake fluid to leak/brake failure.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS · reported 1996-08-21

Defect investigations

Investigation PE89024 Opened 1988-12-14 · closed 1989-02-27

STEERING DAMPER SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE89097 Opened 1989-03-06 · closed 1989-06-05

CRUISE CONTROL

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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 1988 GMC Jimmy as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.