1991 GMC Jimmy Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 14%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 GMC Jimmy, 14% of the 118 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver's and passenger's lap/shoulder belt will not retract, stuck in guide loop. Consumer states passenger side seat belt is broken it is beyond repair, driver's side is starting to do the same thing, sometimes consumer have to pull belt many times to enable it to pull out for use.”
NHTSA complaint #803208, filed 1996-10“The seat belt on the driver's side does not latch. Consumer states ahe received a recall notification on the three rear seat belts in oct or nov dealer replaced the three seat belts, the next day the belt on the driver's side failed to work, it is doing exactly what the recall letter said could happen to one of the three belts on the rear when you put the twp parts togeher there is no click sound and the two parts easily pull apart.”
NHTSA complaint #804945, filed 1996-11“Dealer is not aware of recall. Called (2) weeks ago and still not aware of recall. Dealer stated that they have no information from the manufacturer. Rear seat belts are not working. 96v142000”
NHTSA complaint #805500, filed 1996-11“#96v142000, received letter, made appointment, when consumer brought his vehicle to dealer at appointment date, dealer didn't know of appt, also no parts available, please describe .”
NHTSA complaint #803713, filed 1996-10“The rear seat belt won't lock. Please describe. Tt the consumer carried small children with car seats and after a long trip it gets lock up and does not work at all.”
NHTSA complaint #974452, filed 1995-11Related recalls
- 96V142000Jul 31, 1996These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the unlatched (down) position under certain conditions because…Covers: GMC Jimmy 1991, Chevrolet Blazer 1991, Oldsmobile Bravada 1991
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 10 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 16 | 14% |
| 1989 | 3 | 23% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
| 1987 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1991 GMC Jimmy
79 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 GMC Jimmy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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