Total Complaints
4 filings
GMC JIMMY S15 · model year
1989 GMC JIMMY S15
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1989GMCJIMMY S15 carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1989 JIMMY S15 is visibility:windshield wiper/washer with 1 filings, followed by seats (1) and power train (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 1989 JIMMY S15. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20120423POWER TRAIN
OIL LINES ON THE 1989 GMC JIMMY COME LOOSE LEAKING OIL ONTO THE WHEEL WELL, I HAVE SEEN THIS ON MULTIPLE VEHICLES DESIGNED IN THE SAME WAY. *TR
20120423ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
OIL LINES ON THE 1989 GMC JIMMY COME LOOSE LEAKING OIL ONTO THE WHEEL WELL, I HAVE SEEN THIS ON MULTIPLE VEHICLES DESIGNED IN THE SAME WAY. *TR
20020627SEATS
FROM THE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT SEATS DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE SEATS MAY RECLINE FORWARD. *YD
20020515VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATE SPORADICALLY. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1989 GMC JIMMY S15 have?▼
The 1989 GMC JIMMY S15 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 GMC JIMMY S15?▼
The most-complained component for the 1989 GMC JIMMY S15 is VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 1989 GMC JIMMY S15 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.