Major Problems with GMC Jimmy Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used GMC Jimmy to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

GMC Jimmy complaint overview

445 recorded complaints across model years
Years covered 1999–2001
Most recorded categories WHEEL BEARING (31), AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (28), ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP (23)
Highest recorded count 210 in 2000

Complaint counts are reports, not confirmed defect rates. Older model years have had more time to accumulate reports, and sales volume and reporting coverage differ by year. A higher count does not by itself make a year the least reliable, and these figures are not a failure probability.

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Best and Worst Years for GMC Jimmy

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of GMC Jimmy.

Model Year	Complaints
2001 Jimmy	98
2000 Jimmy	210
1999 Jimmy	137

Worst 3 GMC Jimmy complaints

2001 GMC Jimmy VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 3 Mileage: 116000 miles

1999 GMC Jimmy AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 138999 miles

2000 GMC Jimmy FRONTAL Victims: 2

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Problems with WHEEL BEARING, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Jimmy owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION the consumer noticed that the vehicle would vibrate while driving. the vehicle was serviced by the dealers technician who determined	31 ~ 25371 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 3 transmission problems in 2 months. once nearly cost me my life. i would like arbitration according to va state	28 ~ 26404 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact states the abs engaged at low speeds. causing extended stopping distances during low-speed braking applications. the vehicle...	23 ~ 31930 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt*: the contact stated there was a loud popping noise when the vehicle was at a stop or while traveling...	18 ~ 17784 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving on highway or up hill rpm dropped and loss of power service engine light comes on and stays	16 ~ 96060 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt*: the contact stated there was a loud popping noise when the vehicle was at a stop or while traveling...	15 ~ 19217 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the gas gauge will frequently jump down to empty and low fuel light come on. constantly jumping back and forth	14 ~ 49480 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc jimmy. while driving 65 mph the brakes failed to respond without warning and...	13 ~ 46858 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oil cooler hoses leak. known issue on this vehicle. failure results in full oil capacity on road and probable engine	13 ~ 30111 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS gmc never done a investigation on vehicle in site only by phone.this was a frontal accident an neither airbag deployed.*ak...	12 ~ 7667 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING at 12 270 miles we had no brake lights taken to the dealer and he replaced the turn signal and...	12 ~ 23667 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION sporadic popping sound in front end of vehicle when breaking turning and at take off. 5 times to dealer problem	12 ~ 28332 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i would like to file a complaint about the abs brake sensor not working. from online search this is a...	11 ~ 125658 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS this vehicle at 11 000 miles one year ago went for state inspection and the rotors were so rusted that...	11 ~ 31536 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel gauge fluctuates between emty and full while in park or neutral can't depend on fuel gage for ture information.*ak...	11 ~ 40409 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2001 gmc jimmy recall no.01073 stop/hazard lamps this was replaced on my jimmy before i owned it . i t...	10 ~ 71750 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my vehicle ran fine all of the sudden the fuel pump goes bad. *ak...	10 ~ 40454 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased a used 2001 gmc jimmy from performance (lemon dealer) pontiac in syracuse n.y.. the vehicle had 36 000...	10 ~ 58677 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS driver's side seat mechanism used to recline seat broke off while attempting to recline seat. took vehicle to dealer and...	10 ~ 28329 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch wheel bearings clanking noise roaring noise windshield wiper...	9 ~ 67800 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle only had approximately 37 000 miles on it and the wheel bearing and thermostat went out. *nlm...	9 ~ 14111 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING truck shuts down for no reason at different speeds...	9
SUSPENSION while driving car makes a rowing loud noise sometimes....	9 ~ 47145 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the consumer purchased her vehicle in 2001 and has already had to replace the rear brakes. the dealer had...	8 ~ 57681 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES clunking noise in front end - verified excessive play in idler arm & pitman arm. *la...	8 ~ 59925 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when put in drive and gently giving acceleration with no warning gas pedal will get stuck causing vehicle to surge	8 ~ 46813 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on going problem with ignition switch going bad had two replaced within 36 000 miles and now at the present...	8 ~ 28497 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY dt*: the contact stated the driver side door began to sag without warning. the dealership determined the door hinge needed	7 ~ 16822 miles
EQUIPMENT this vehicle at 11 000 miles one year ago went for state inspection and the rotors were so rusted that...	7 ~ 35447 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN abs wheel speed sensor design does not provide an adequate seal with the unitized hub allowing moisture to cause a	7 ~ 52787 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc jimmy. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20-25 mph the steering wheel...	6 ~ 81519 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE front driver side door hinges unsafe design replace them 38 times no kidding. airbag light has been on not blinking...	6 ~ 80366 miles
SEAT BELTS the 13 year old in the back seat behind the passenger was buckled. the impact happend on the passenger side...	6 ~ 62750 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased our 2001 jimmy on 2/05/01 (new). we experienced the first of 7 electrical system failures on 10/12/01. on...	6 ~ 11776 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i previously reported 2 other failures refr to odi number 748064 this time my dome light stayed on and would...	6 ~ 6333 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER at 12 270 miles we had no brake lights taken to the dealer and he replaced the turn signal and...	6 ~ 8615 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at 12 270 miles we had no brake lights taken to the dealer and he replaced the turn signal and...	6 ~ 37686 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN while making a turn the vehicles four wheel drive activated. the dealer was contacted. *nlm...	6 ~ 48667 miles
WHEELS hello i have buy this car in a dealer ''goval auto sales'' in pompano and we have many problem with...	5 ~ 64102 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i was pulled over by a police and given a ticket for no brakes lights. i knew that i had...	5 ~ 53200 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i previously reported 2 other failures refr to odi number 748064 this time my dome light stayed on and would...	5 ~ 13000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving voltage regulator goes down and headlights go dim. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer twice for this problem.	5 ~ 15000 miles
SEATS the front seat back recliner handle has broken for the second time. upon review of the part it would appear...	5
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE intermittently vehicle does not accelerate after stopping this happens only on warmer days when the ac is on dealer is	5 ~ 26000 miles
PARKING BRAKE abs module needs to be repaired at estimated 1200.00 and the pedal brake control and mechanism at 160.00 not including	4 ~ 57250 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM living near a salt mine ohio uses salt like crazy i'm fortunate that i do all the work myself rotten...	4 ~ 109750 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the entire car is defective though it does not state it is a lemon. i purchased it used. i have...	4 ~ 50500 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my vehicle has two problems that i am aware of. there's heat coming from the floor heater while the heater...	4 ~ 3348 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer stated that the windshield wiper failed three times. *yh ...	4 ~ 7875 miles
TIRES front tires developed serious wear patterns (cupping). original factory wheel balancing placed 3 ounces of weight on front right and...	4 ~ 54950 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION took in for an routine inspection and dealer told consumer that ball joints were worn. consumer states other dealers stated	4
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT at first we noticed the passenger side floorboards were very wet. we proceeded to look under the vehicle since it...	4 ~ 36000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN at first we noticed the passenger side floorboards were very wet. we proceeded to look under the vehicle since it...	4 ~ 52260 miles
ENGINE hello i have buy this car in a dealer ''goval auto sales'' in pompano and we have many problem with...	3 ~ 116942 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2000 gmc jimmy caught fire underneath by the rear axle. *kb the fire occurred inside rear axle and differential. ohio	3 ~ 32333 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES 2001 gmc jimmy driver side front tire tread separated from the tire while driving causing damage to the left front	3 ~ 3 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the gas gauge does not work once the amount of gas is below half a tank. i have a gmc...	3 ~ 30181 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there was an electrical short behind the radio and underneath the dashboard which caused smoke and fire. manufacturer was contacted	3 ~ 37667 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and off on their own. driver brought vehicle to	3
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION car has 27140 miles and there was a growling in the left front axle the failure was lf hub assembly...	3 ~ 53047 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR on january 5 2004 i tried to stop my 2000 gmc jimmy (suv) instead of stopping the jimmy picked up...	3 ~ 181 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while traveling about 75 mph on the highway and without prior warning lost control of vehicle. driver's side seat belt	3
POWER TRAIN the consumer was unable to drive the vehicle in any gear except first gear at 5 mph. due to a	3 ~ 124333 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING nhtsa recall 01v364000/ manufacturer's recall 01073 for multifunction switch failure. brakes lights have intermittently gone out. brake lights did not...	3
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle has a loss of power when accelerating. vehicle doesn't respond immediately when throttle is applied. dealer determined that problem...	3 ~ 31333 miles
HUB > WHEELS while driving the front wheel hubs started making a loud noise consumer took vehicle to dealer and dealer replaced the	3 ~ 40633 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer has had to replace brake pads and rotors several times. vehicle checked by dealer who advised consumer that rotors	3
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle has non-engaging transmission as at times it will not shift though it is an automatic and sometimes it starts...	3 ~ 38303 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING consumer was going 30mph on a dirt road and suddenly applied brakes to keep from hitting an animal. vehicle spun...	3
STRUCTURE while driving car makes a rowing loud noise sometimes....	3
REAR > SUSPENSION appears as though something in the rear of the vehicle failed and causing the left rear wheel to turn faster	3
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel tank was replaced after we complained a second time about the inability to fill the tank to capacity...	3
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc jimmy. the contact stated that the exterior brake light switch failed. the vehicle...	2 ~ 65000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES slowly the door has been getting harder and harder to close. then the door panel started popping off everytime you...	2 ~ 45000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2001 gmc jimmy recall no.01073 stop/hazard lamps this was replaced on my jimmy before i owned it . i t...	2 ~ 7500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC abs module needs to be repaired at estimated 1200.00 and the pedal brake control and mechanism at 160.00 not including	2 ~ 97500 miles
COLUMN > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions smoke started coming out of the steering column....	2 ~ 55216 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2000 gmc jimmy master cylinder broke when consumer applied the brakes. mr sc *jb...	2
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT event leading to failure: i was stupid enough to buy the lemon in the first place. the failure (s) occur...	2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 1st 3 time now my check engine light went on for the samr thing secondary air injector system malfunction.it was...	2 ~ 37500 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING service engine light has come on a total of 7 times in 8 weeks (all with in 2 months). i...	2 ~ 20000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS rollover- on a u-turn truck overturned! destroyed truck- could have killed someone easily. passenger side crushed. 46 000 miles. 4	2 ~ 5 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch wheel bearings clanking noise roaring noise windshield wiper...	2
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch wheel bearings clanking noise roaring noise windshield wiper...	2
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch wheel bearings clanking noise roaring noise windshield wiper...	2
SIDEWALL > TIRES my 2000 gmc jimmy uniroyal laredo tire blew out while traveling at 60 mph no one was injured. but the...	2 ~ 49900 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC wheel bearings on the front left and right side. they both failed plus the abs light illuminated. the whole wheel...	2 ~ 21000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN rear axle gears failed- gears sheared-new unit installed. *ak...	2
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY i purchased a 1999 gmc jimmy for my daughter. all through the warranty period there have been problems that still...	2 ~ 17272 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING at 12 270 miles we had no brake lights taken to the dealer and he replaced the turn signal and...	2
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving voltage regulator goes down and headlights go dim. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer twice for this problem.	2 ~ 9057 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY the consumer stated that the brakes went to the floor when attemptimg to stop the consumer pumped the brakes and	2 ~ 47000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the consumer stated that the brakes went to the floor when attemptimg to stop the consumer pumped the brakes and	2
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i am frustrated with all the problems with this vehicle. no safety defect listed. *ak...	2 ~ 31838 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN this vehicle was delivered new all four wheels out of balance out of alignment and a severe driveline vibration. the...	2 ~ 37510 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY driverside mirrior has double vision and it is difficult to see. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	2 ~ 47000 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer noticed that rear hatchback can't unlock from inside of vehicle . manufacturer has been contacted. *ak vehicle has electric...	2 ~ 20000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY when driving windshield wipers are needed and windshield wipers are smearing up the center portion of windshield causing poor driver's...	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER i was driving at night and my headlights (which are automatic type using a light sensor) went out for a...	1 ~ 219500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1999 and 2000 gmc jimmy's. consumer states left steel brake line was corroded/cracked which caused loss of brake fluid in	1 ~ 113875 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* - the contact owns a 2000 gmc jimmy. the vehicle vibrated loudly when being started. the repair shop replaced...	1 ~ 78000 miles
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i was just getting ready to leave the car wash. i pressed the brake padal to put the truck in...	1 ~ 73000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST i was just getting ready to leave the car wash. i pressed the brake padal to put the truck in...	1 ~ 73000 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE made trip to work from atlanta metro north i-285 south below airport (37 miles). some road debris must have punctured...	1 ~ 149000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my 1999 gmc jimmy suv just started having a problem with the abs braking system. this is posing a safety...	1
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS for the second time of this vehicle the front wheel assembly on this car needed to be replaced this time...	1 ~ 85076 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i own a 2000 jimmy and have gone through 2 sets of upper and lower ball joints and at this...	1 ~ 72000 miles
LINES AND FITTINGS > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER i own a 2000 jimmy and have gone through 2 sets of upper and lower ball joints and at this...	1 ~ 72000 miles
VISIBILITY the entire car is defective though it does not state it is a lemon. i purchased it used. i have...	1 ~ 75000 miles
U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS the entire car is defective though it does not state it is a lemon. i purchased it used. i have...	1 ~ 75000 miles
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the entire car is defective though it does not state it is a lemon. i purchased it used. i have...	1 ~ 75000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1st 3 time now my check engine light went on for the samr thing secondary air injector system malfunction.it was...	1 ~ 75000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the rear hatch glass will not open by any means except by using the emergency hatch technique listed in the	1 ~ 302900 miles
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS many problems with this 2000 jimmy. bought it used from carmax at 18k miles on jan 2003 got ext. warranty...	1 ~ 38000 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch wheel bearings clanking noise roaring noise windshield wiper...	1
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING clunking noise in front end - verified excessive play in idler arm & pitman arm. *la...	1 ~ 260000 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i have a 2000 slt jimmy which has been a pain. i've had lower ball joints replaced upper ball joints...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the transmission slips from 2nd to 4th gear and yet the 3 automotive shops can not locate a problem! each...	1 ~ 96000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2000 jimmy envoy is one big piece of junk!!!!!*ak...	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2000 jimmy envoy is one big piece of junk!!!!!*ak...	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2000 jimmy envoy is one big piece of junk!!!!!*ak...	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2000 jimmy envoy is one big piece of junk!!!!!*ak...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE 2000 jimmy envoy is one big piece of junk!!!!!*ak...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS consumer stated that the rear seat belt is to narrow for the consumer to fit her child car seat in	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 45mph on highway lost acceleration.*ak...	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving and with no warning power steering fluid is leaking making it hard for consumer to turn steering wheel.	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE consumer is unable to use emergency brakes as a result of pedal not staying engaged or in place.*ak...	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cable failure from dead start. accelerator went to the floor: runaway truck halted.*ak...	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN vehicle has a loss of power when accelerating. vehicle doesn't respond immediately when throttle is applied. dealer determined that problem...	1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE while driving consumer heard a loud dragging noise and was later informed that the noise was caused by faulty ball...	1
WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT while towing there is a loud knocking coming from the rear ended of the vehicle. please furnish additional information dealer	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle has non-engaging transmission as at times it will not shift though it is an automatic and sometimes it starts...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i purchased a 1999 gmc jimmy for my daughter. all through the warranty period there have been problems that still...	1 ~ 543 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i purchased a 1999 gmc jimmy for my daughter. all through the warranty period there have been problems that still...	1 ~ 543 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM really bad exhaust smell. not eggs. not your standard stink. bad smell since 6 months after purchase in 2001. keeps...	1 ~ 5000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES on monday april 30 2001 i drove my 1999 gmc jimmy into the driveway of my home. i stopped the...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE the consumer stated that the brakes went to the floor when attemptimg to stop the consumer pumped the brakes and	1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION there were no lights in gear shift box located on floor. consumer was unable to see the gear shift indicator...	1
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION passlock system is triggered very easily causing vehicle to shut down for 10 minutes. there is no override button when...	1
TRAILER HITCHES the vehicle was towing a trailer when the trailer became detached from the vehicle and flipped on the side and	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING after car is sitting in cold weather and consumer tries to turn steering wheel it is really hard to turn	1
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE gmc customer assistance center has created a file #c02457422. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak...	1
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the stop lamps (switches/relays) failed 3 times so far. this poses a dangerous situation for families since this component fails...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY abs light keeps coming on and has already been replaced once. dealer cant find cause. *ak driver window would not...	1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN vehicle has problem with wheel bearings. once before left was replaced and recently right was replaced. they would make a...	1
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY vehicle has problem with wheel bearings. once before left was replaced and recently right was replaced. they would make a...	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING seat and/or components moves at vehicle take off and stops making also making a bold noise on driver seat giving...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM unarmored harness passed from underhood location to secured point on driver frame rail. point of attachment on bracket cut through...	1
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES the spare tire in the vehicle is blocking the veiw of the consumer to the rear window. dealer has been	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY when lifting my tailgate up the inner support lift cylinder came loose and the complete gate came crashing down on...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING while the driving 30-35 mph inner tie rod and ball joint on the front axle broke causing the front end	1
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle had been intermittently losing power since date of purchase. consumer contacted dealer and had fuel injectors replaced. consumer is	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING while driving steering wheel came off into driver's hands due to missing nut causing loss of vehicle control. *ak...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS while driving 40 mph vehicle vibrated. consumer pulled over and inspected the vehicle. consumer noticed that all four wheels were...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING locking nut on the steering wheel shaft was omitted which caused the steering wheel to fall off nearly causing a	1
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving car makes a rowing loud noise sometimes....	1

FAQ

What year GMC Jimmy is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 3 years, GMC Jimmy models of 2001, 1999, 2000 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for GMC Jimmy?

GMC Jimmy models of 2000 and 1999 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

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TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...