1987 GMC Jimmy Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 GMC Jimmy, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2002-05Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16 | 16% |
| 2000 | 20 | 9% |
| 1999 | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 14% |
| 1997 | 28 | 10% |
| 1996 | 25 | 6% |
| 1995 | 27 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 7 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 15% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1987 GMC Jimmy
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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.
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