1990 GMC Jimmy Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 13 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 11 city / 15 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 GMC Jimmy (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1990 GMC Jimmy. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by seats (2) and body and structure (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 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.
- Brakes5 45%
- Seats2 18%
- Body and structure2 18%
- Electrical system1 9.1%
- Engine cooling1 9.1%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Other or unknown1 9.1%
- Steering1 9.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brakes: driving down a mountain area, and applied the brakes, couldn't get enough braking power to slow the vehicle down, and the brake pedal went completely to the floor. Vehicle would not stop an ran into a hillside before getting it to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #819050, filed 1998-01Seats: “Consumer was rearended and the front seat recliner fell backward and the ashtray came apart and hit the passenger's side in the face . Please describe .”
NHTSA complaint #801499, filed 1996-08Body and structure: “Replaced heater core (A/C) door handles on driver and passenger door separated from inside door panel. Hesitation on start, and throughout driving range, seems indicative of fuel line, carb, or something internal. In the dealers shop as I type. Would turn over, but would not start, again seems like a fuel or carb issue. Don't know for sure though. Paint has been peeling for about a year now. It is a red, going to grey. Steering issues; steering column separated from housing, basically it was slowly unscrewing itself. Currently in shop, ignition wouldn't turn to off position.”
NHTSA complaint #10070146, filed 2004-01, 72,000 milesMileage 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 72,000 and 72,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1990 GMC Jimmy version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy V1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
| Jimmy V1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 11 | 13 | 12 | $5,600 |
| Jimmy V1500 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $5,650 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1990 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 1990 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 1990 GMC Jimmy have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1990 GMC Jimmy as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 GMC Jimmy is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by seats with 2.
Has the 1990 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.
What gas mileage does the 1990 GMC Jimmy get?
The EPA rates the 1990 GMC Jimmy (Jimmy V1500 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 GMC Jimmy reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,000 miles and the middle half falls between 72,000 and 72,000 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.