1988 GMC Jimmy Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 GMC Jimmy. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I have had to replace passenger side head 3 times now.a friend of mine told me that they are notorious for cracking heads.mine was broke in 3 places.can you help?? *tr”
“Tl* the contact owned a 1988 gmc jimmy. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact struck the front passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back, neck, and wrist injuries that required continuous medical attention. The…”
“I am an engineer. Two of the rear seat belts on my 1988 gmc jimmy - full size failed completely. The angle bracket has a steel strap which is riveted in place to it and the to the end of the seat belt(s). This steel strap broke in completely in half , a vinyl covering held it together such that…”
“Just want to report 2 front firestone tires w/ about 7,000 miles on them failed due to belt tear or separation .it seems most firestone tires don't last as long as claimed! Somethings wrong w/ their manufacture process or materials. (tiresize: p235r75/15)( dot number: tire size: p235r75/15 )”
“Driver's and passenger's side seat bolts that were attached to floor were defective. Consumer was traveling and seat went back while driving.*ak *slc”
“Consumer noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank due to corrosion at the seal. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the fuel tank assembly and the sending unit. *ak *ml”
“Sudden acceleration; went to park the vehicle and then the vehicle suddenly accelerated. *ak”
“Left rear brake cylinder came apart, causing brake fluid to leak/brake failure.”
Defect investigations
STEERING DAMPER SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
CRUISE CONTROL
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 GMC Jimmy as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.