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Fuel systemPart report

1988 GMC Jimmy Fuel system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 15 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 fuel system of the 1988 GMC Jimmy, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #826484, filed 1998-08

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200188%
20002512%
19991511%
199863%
1997187%
1996205%
1995347%
1994113%
1993146%
199232%
199111%
199019%
198918%
198817%
1987233%

Other parts of the 1988 GMC Jimmy

Seat belts
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 GMC Jimmy

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology