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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1991 GMC Jimmy Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 118 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 GMC Jimmy, 3% of the 118 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.

“Powertrain has a distinct drag causing excessive fuel consumption and safety concern on slippery road conditions. During decelleratio, drag effect on snow or ice can cause vehicle to slide from rear resistance. No direct point of drag has been established.”

NHTSA complaint #701520, filed 1998-12

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20011111%
20002914%
19992317%
19983013%
19973312%
1996287%
1995316%
1994113%
199363%
199211%
199143%
198918%
1985117%
1984120%

Other parts of the 1991 GMC Jimmy

Brakes
79 complaints
Seat belts
16 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Interior lighting
1 complaints
Body 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 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