The 1991 GMC Jimmy has 6 recalls, the most serious being a fuel tank sender seal that can sit out of position and allow fuel to spill during a rollover, creating a fire risk if that fuel reaches an ignition source.
Windshield and side window glass bonding is also a concern: the adhesive primer used on the window openings may not hold the glass securely, meaning the windshield or side windows can give way in a crash and fail to keep occupants inside the vehicle. On the restraint side, the rear seat belt buckles on 4-door models can develop a problem where the buckle assembly shifts inside its cover, causing the release button to stick in the unlatched position. When that happens, the belt cannot be latched at all, leaving rear-seat occupants without a working restraint if a crash occurs. The anti-lock brake system on 4-wheel drive models equipped with ABS can also malfunction in a way that reduces braking effectiveness, potentially extending stopping distance without any warning to the driver, which raises the risk of a collision when hard braking is needed most.
At a glance
What can fail
The switch that tells the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction, causing longer stopping distances during ABS braking when in 2-wheel drive mode.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The rear seat belt buckle assembly can shift inside its cover, causing the release button to stick in the open position and preventing the seat belt from latching.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all three rear seat belt buckles with a redesigned assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear seat belt buckle release button can stick in the open position. The cover over the latch can shift and partially come apart, interfering with the button so the seat belt won't latch.
What the fix does
All three rear seat belt buckles will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank sender seal may be out of position, causing the vehicle not to meet fuel system integrity standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any displaced fuel tank sender seals.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank sender seal was installed out of position, which can cause the fuel gauge to malfunction or fuel to leak.
What the fix does
The dealer will remove and reinstall the fuel tank sender seal in the correct position.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wrong primer was applied to metal surfaces around the windshield and side windows, which could prevent the glass from adhering properly to the metal frame.
What the fix does
The glass will be removed and reinstalled using the correct primer to ensure proper adhesion to the metal frame.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
