1989 GMC Jimmy Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 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 suspension of the 1989 GMC Jimmy, 8% of the 13 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.
“Driving at approx 15-20 MPH stepped on brakes, vehicle will begin to slide. Has to put the vehicle in neutral in slush or wet condition. ,will not stop. Dealer replaced ball joints/pads. Has all new tires. Defect is occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #819300, filed 1997-11Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 14 | 14% |
| 2000 | 39 | 18% |
| 1999 | 26 | 19% |
| 1998 | 25 | 11% |
| 1997 | 54 | 20% |
| 1996 | 49 | 12% |
| 1995 | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1989 GMC Jimmy
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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.
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