1988 Gmc JIMMY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
137,423 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 12 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seats | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Seats: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine: 1; Seat Belts:Rear/Other: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 2; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2004: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Seats leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 508301 · 1996-09-04 (September 4, 1996)
LEFT REAR BRAKE CYLINDER CAME APART, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK/BRAKE FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 508301 at NHTSA ↗