1985 GMC Jimmy Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1985 GMC Jimmy (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1985 GMC Jimmy. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts (1) and transmission and drivetrain (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 33%
- Seat belts1 17%
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “The consumer drove into garage park, but did not shut off engine, just parked. Got out to move a bike, then got back inside the vehicle. Put shift into drive with foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle volted forward, hit an object. Consumer tried to step on the brakes again, and vehicle drove through the garage.”
NHTSA complaint #816875, filed 1997-10Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1985 GMC Jimmy in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1985 GMC Jimmy.
Other model years of the GMC Jimmy
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 100 | 60,000 | 3 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 211 | 68,750 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 137 | 80,520 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 238 | 71,696 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 274 | 75,000 | 4 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 407 | 99,750 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 499 | 118,365 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 334 | 94,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 216 | 99,426 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 122 | 107,470 | 1 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 118 | — | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 11 | 72,000 | 0 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 13 | — | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 15 | 137,422 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 6 | 200,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All GMC Jimmy model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1985 GMC Jimmy have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1985 GMC Jimmy as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1985 GMC Jimmy is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts with 1.
Has the 1985 GMC Jimmy been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.