1987 GMC Jimmy Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 GMC Jimmy.

19861988
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 GMC Jimmy Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Fires:1
#21 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Fires:1
#31 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 GMC Jimmy.

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 1987 GMC Jimmy. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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1987 GMC Jimmy — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1987 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 GMC Jimmy has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 GMC Jimmy?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood (1 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (1 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 GMC Jimmy?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 GMC Jimmy include 0 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 GMC Jimmy as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 GMC Jimmy?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

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