1991 GMC JIMMY Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 90V107000 on 06/13/1990
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1990 - 01/31/1990
- Affected:
- 181
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Windshield and side window glass would not prevent theejection of vehicle occupants during a vehicle crash, which causes seriousinjuries and fatalities.
- Correction:
- Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer.
- Notes:
- System: windshield and side window mounting; fmvss 212.vehicle description: utility, pickup, and extended cab pickup trucks.
- Campaign:
- 91V108000 on 06/30/1991
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1989 - 01/31/1991
- Affected:
- 102,885
- Defect:
- Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace sender seals.
- Notes:
- System: fuel systems; fmvss 301.vehicle description: light trucks and multi-purpose vehicles.
- Campaign:
- 96V142000 on 07/30/1996
- Component:
- Seat belts:rear
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1989 - 12/31/1990
- Affected:
- 97,351
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- The rear belts may not hold an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the risk of pesonal injury.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the three rear-seat belt buckles (one assembly) with a new, revised design.
- Notes:
- System: interior; seat belts; rear. vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
- Campaign:
- 99V193000 on 07/20/1999
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Affected:
- 1,125,749
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
- Notes:
- The first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 06E026000 on 03/22/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 61,944
- Defect:
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1991 GMC JIMMY TSBs (6)
- Bulletin:
- 476149
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- oil pressure gauge reading concerns. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 376105
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- cold engine knock. *tw
- Bulletin:
- GM161514
- Component:
- 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Summary:
- end gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw
- Bulletin:
- GM561204
- Component:
- 162800 structure:body:hood
- Summary:
- water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 020730024A
- Component:
- 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Summary:
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02015
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking. *mr
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