1984 GMC Jimmy recalls & complaints

5 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

5complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the GMC Jimmy under individual trim or body names rather than "Jimmy", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

5complaints

1crashes

1fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Seats (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Seat belts (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (5)

06/05/2000 · Seats
LATCH DOES NOT LOCK SEAT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK

04/30/1999 · Vehicle Speed Control · crash
WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE SLOWLY, SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES WHEN BACKING UP. HIT A COUPLE OF VEHICLES BEFORE TURNING IGNITION OFF. *AK

04/15/1999 · Seats
THE REAR SEATBELT WILL NOT LOCK DOWN. IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON SEATBELTS FOR A 1984 JIMMY 4 X 4 , I WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON SEATBELTS OR HOW IT CAN BE FIXED. I AM SCARED FOR MY CHILDRENS SAFETY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW ANY INFORMATION THAT CAN HELP. THANK YOU.

03/02/1999 · Transmission / drivetrain · fire
FRONT OIL SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION POPPED OUT, LEAKING OIL WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. *AK

10/15/1996 · Seat belts
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR INOPERATIVE.

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