1987 GMC Jimmy Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 GMC Jimmy (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1987 GMC Jimmy. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 200,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, 4 an injury, 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.
- Fuel system2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Seat belts1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Fuel odor upon starting-fuel was running out of lines over tank and down to the ground as the engine was running-mechanic said the exiting fuels coming out of the gas tank failed-car could of ignited, resulting in the gas tank catching on fire and possibly exploding.”
NHTSA complaint #738002, filed 2000-12Electrical system: “My husband, son, nepew & friend went catfishing. Approximately 5 am they got into the Jimmy to warm up/started engine & turned on heater. They fell asleep, my husband woke to find the car engulfed in flames. They all got out but were traumatized that my son has nightmares still. Nephew is afraid to ride in a car/ my husband cried, which he rarely ever does and can't sleep. There is more info to give but would like a response from you. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #762292, filed 2002-05Engine cooling: “1987 Gmc Jimmy caught on fire while driving. Consumer smelled smoke while driving. She pulled over to the berm where the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The entire vehicle suffered fire damage. Consumer stated she filled the vehicle with oil earlier in the day and spilled some onto the engine, and that may have caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10048261, filed 2003-11Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 200,000 and 200,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1987 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 1987 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 1987 GMC Jimmy have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1987 GMC Jimmy as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 GMC Jimmy is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1987 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1987 GMC Jimmy reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 200,000 miles and the middle half falls between 200,000 and 200,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.