1982 GMC Jimmy C15
Unverified
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 1982 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 | 18 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 GMC JIMMY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
Dec 14, 1982 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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.
NHTSA campaign 82V128000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1982 GMC JIMMY
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1982 GMC JIMMY. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Tires | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 GMC JIMMY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.