AI Damage1991 GMC Jimmy S15: common problems
Owners of the 1991 GMC Jimmy S15 filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Seat belts 33% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 33% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 17% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 17% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 17% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 17% of all complaints
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Steering: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Gmc inspected the vehicle during a service repair (fuse) year ago (prox) which the steering column was loose and gradually becoming looser. Main nut was secure however in june of 2008 I could have lost my life because the car lost control , and locked column and steering wheel when the car was moving.
Consumer noticed fuel line system was leaking gasoline, and causing stalling. Dealer notified.
Hatchback leaks,instrument panel hot to touch,seat belts stay loose.
The description for the right side shoulder harness is the same as the left harness.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Jimmy S15 has 4 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1991 GMC Jimmy S15?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: seat belts, steering, electrical system. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (17%), seat belts (17%), stalls while driving (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1991 GMC Jimmy S15?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1991 GMC Jimmy S15 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1991 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.