1982 GMC Jimmy problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1982 GMC Jimmy — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1982 compare to other Jimmy years?

Jimmy NHTSA complaints by model year, 1982 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1982 GMC Jimmy problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Tires & Wheels	1	100%	new

Does the 1982 GMC Jimmy have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

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.

82V128000Tires & WheelsDecember 14, 1982 · 1,633 units

Defect

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ALUMINUM WHEELS. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO WHEEL STUD FAILURE. THIS COULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON A 1982 GMC JIMMY WITH 10000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DRIVER REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. *AK DOT NUMBER VD60LHC396, 31X10.50R15LT. *SLC”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 1, 2001

1982 GMC Jimmy — common questions

Is the 1982 GMC Jimmy reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1982 GMC Jimmy have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1982 GMC Jimmy. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which GMC Jimmy years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Jimmy years to avoid are 1995, 1996, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 1993, 1999, 2001, 1991, 1992. The cleanest record among Jimmy years belongs to 2002.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1982 compare to other Jimmy years?

What are the most common 1982 GMC Jimmy problems?

Does the 1982 GMC Jimmy have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1982 GMC Jimmy — common questions

Is the 1982 GMC Jimmy reliable?

Does the 1982 GMC Jimmy have recalls?

Which GMC Jimmy years should you avoid?

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