1981 GMC Jimmy C15
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All photo credits
- Photo: GMCJimmyCammo by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: GMC K5 Jimmy (Auto classique Combos Express '12) by Bull-Doser at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: GMC Jimmy (10339873536) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 GMC Jimmy (22632223142) by Danny Galvez from Pinoso, España, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: DSCN0886 (3486171987) by mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 GMC Jimmy C15 is a 4.1-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 250 cu in (4.1L) I6 |
| Displacement | 4.1 L |
| Injection Type | 1-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1981 GMC JIMMY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 14, 1980 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE RETAINER CLIP FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD. THE ABSENCE OF THIS RETAINER CLIP COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE MASTER CYCLINDER PUSH ROD.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE RETAINER CLIP ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 80V150000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 GMC JIMMY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.