1991 GMC Jimmy Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1991 GMC Jimmy. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 99V193000Jul 19, 19991,125,749 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  Covers: GMC Jimmy 1991–1996, Chevrolet Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Sonoma 1991–1996 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.

  Possible consequence: If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

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• 96V142000Jul 31, 199697,351 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Rear/other
  Covers: GMC Jimmy 1991, Chevrolet Blazer 1991, Oldsmobile Bravada 1991

  Reported issue: These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (down) position under certain conditions because the buckle assembly can move inside the seat belt cover. If the cover moves far enough, it can create an interference condition with the latch release button. When it does, the seat belt buckle cannot be latched.

  Possible consequence: The rear belts may not hold an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the risk of pesonal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (one assembly) with a new, revised design.

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• 91V108000Jun 21, 1991102,885 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
  Covers: GMC Jimmy 1991, Chevrolet Blazer 1991, S10 1991 +4 more

  Reported issue: Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.

  Possible consequence: In the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by fmvss 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source.

  Remedy: Replace sender seals.

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• 90V107000Jun 4, 1990181 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield
  Covers: GMC Jimmy 1991, Chevrolet S10 1991, GMC S15 1991 +3 more

  Reported issue: Use of improper primer on metal surfaces of windshield and side window openings could cause low adhesion to the metal surface and would not provide retention required by fmvss 212.

  Possible consequence: Windshield and side window glass would not prevent theejection of vehicle occupants during a vehicle crash, which causes seriousinjuries and fatalities.

  Remedy: Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer.

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