1989 GMC Jimmy
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 GMC Jimmy is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1989 GMC Jimmy at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1989 GMC Jimmy recalls 1
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1989 GMC Jimmy common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1989 GMC Jimmy MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1989 GMC Jimmy costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 4
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES Closed
AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.
NHTSA #EA94029 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Jul 1994 · closed Jul 1996HIGH IDLE FLARE Closed
NHTSA #EA92015 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened May 1992 · closed May 1993HIGH IDLE FLARE Closed
NHTSA #PE92001 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Jan 1992 · closed May 1992HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #PE91057 · Exterior Lighting · opened Mar 1991 · closed Jul 1991An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 3
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
POP SNAP NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING. *MR
Bulletin 02015 · Suspension · Jan 2004WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW
Bulletin GM561204 · Structure · Apr 1995END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW
Bulletin GM161514 · Latches/locks/linkages · Apr 1995Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the JIMMY. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the GMC Jimmy
The Chevrolet (S-10) Blazer and its rebadged GMC (S-15) Jimmy counterpart are compact/mid-size SUVs manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet and GMC from the 1983 through 2005 model years, over two generations – until the early 1990s alongside these brands' full-size SUVs with near identical nameplates, but lacking removable hardtops. From the 1992 model year, GMC's full-size Jimmy had become the "Yukon", and so, the S-15 prefix was dropped on the smaller GMC Jimmy. Starting with the 1995 second generation, the large Blazer was rebranded as the Chevrolet Tahoe, and these mid-size SUVs were simply launched as the "all-new Chevrolet Blazer".
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.