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1991 GMC Jimmy Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1991 GMC Jimmy has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,326,166 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 99V193000 1999-07-19 1,125,749 affected
Defect

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 DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN…

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

SEAT BELTS 96V142000 1996-07-31 97,351 affected
Defect

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 SEAT BELT COVER. IF THE COVER MOVES FAR ENOUGH, IT CAN CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION WITH THE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON.…

Consequence

THE REAR BELTS MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK OF PESONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREE REAR-SEAT BELT BUCKLES (ONE ASSEMBLY) WITH A NEW, REVISED DESIGN.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 91V108000 1991-06-21 102,885 affected
Defect

VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy

REPLACE SENDER SEALS.

VISIBILITY 90V107000 1990-06-04 181 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW GLASS WOULD NOT PREVENT THEEJECTION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUSINJURIES AND FATALITIES.

Remedy

REMOVE AND REINSTALL GLASS USING PROPER PRIMER.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
73
13crashes9injuries1deaths
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
5
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
4
8injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
3
3fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
3
3fires
SEAT BELTS
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
1fires1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
2fires
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2
2injuries
Total complaints139

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 gm jimmy. While driving in a 35 mph zone the contact engaged the brakes and the vehicle did not stop and rear ended another vehicle. The passenger was injured and taken to the hospital. This was the second crash. However, the failure mileage, date of accident, or…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2005-01-03

“Icy conditions, used brakes to slow down and rear end began to slide. Hit guardrail, went into ditch and rolled over. I contacted gmc when I heard of recall and was informed decision was being appealed on this vehicle. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2002-02-18

“Anti-lock brake system will lock up and jerk vehicle into another lane while driving. This occurs on a random basis. Also, left bracket on drivers seat has broken. Please provide any additional information.*ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2001-02-01

“Anti-lock brake system will lock up and jerk vehicle into another lane while driving. This occurs on a random basis. Also, left bracket on drivers seat has broken. Please provide any additional information.*ak”

SEATS · reported 2001-02-01

“When applying brakes front brakes they lock up, and the rear wheels spin back and forth. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC · reported 2000-10-01

“Recall99v193000: anti-skid brakes. Parts were not available. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2000-06-07

“Over the last 5 years has had nothing but brake problems. When driving consumer has to put foot almost to the floor to get vehicle to stop. If someone else was driving consumer's truck he would rear end someone. Brakes have been replaced repeatedly. *ak *ml”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2000-05-30

“Stuck in mud: ran car at high throttle, turned car off, tried to restart. Car caught fire. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2000-02-18

Defect investigations

Investigation EA92015 Opened 1992-05-22 · closed 1993-05-28

HIGH IDLE FLARE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA94029 Opened 1994-07-29 · closed 1996-07-31

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.

Investigation EA94038 Opened 1994-10-31 · closed 2000-02-28

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

Investigation EA94038 Opened 1994-10-31 · closed 2000-02-28

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

Investigation EA95031 Opened 1995-10-31 · closed 1996-07-31

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE

COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT THE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT WORK, WHICH PREVENTS USAGE OF THE BELTS.

Investigation PE92001 Opened 1992-01-07 · closed 1992-05-22

HIGH IDLE FLARE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE94046 Opened 1994-06-17 · closed 1994-10-31

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

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 1991 GMC Jimmy as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.