Major Problems with 1999 GMC Jimmy Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 GMC Jimmy

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

1999 GMC Jimmy AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 16000 miles

1999 GMC Jimmy HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Victims: 1

Browse 1999 GMC Jimmy complaints by category

Problems with WHEEL BEARING, LOWER BALL JOINT and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Jimmy owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION the permanently sealed wheel bearing "froze up" causing the wheel to shear off. this was according to the dealer.*ak...	10 ~ 30070 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT during yearly inspection mechanic noticed both front lower ball joints were broken. consumer failed state inspection due to this. *ak...	9 ~ 10327 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 4 wheel drive indicator switched to 4 wheel drive low on its own. 1st time was...	8 ~ 11000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the consumer stated that the brakes went to the floor when attemptimg to stop the consumer pumped the brakes and	6 ~ 25167 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the consumer stated that the brakes went to the floor when attemptimg to stop the consumer pumped the brakes and	6 ~ 17000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT front upper ball joints breakage causing front wheel to come off and improper aligment-steering battery problems front passenger seat recliner	5 ~ 8509 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the engine light illuminated several times because the air pump froze the right front wheel bearing fuel pump and rear	5 ~ 27509 miles
AIR BAGS consumer was involved in a front end accident with damages to the vehicle of $7300 both of the airbags experienced	5 ~ 60060 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the rear brake line keeps giving out even after replacing it and there is loss of the rear brakes. there	4 ~ 134000 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
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES front upper ball joints breakage causing front wheel to come off and improper aligment-steering battery problems front passenger seat recliner	4 ~ 27600 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving consumer heard a loud dragging noise and was later informed that the noise was caused by faulty ball...	4 ~ 28500 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer was traveling 60mph and braking for impact. consumer rearended another vehicle because there no where else to go. upon	4
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	4 ~ 10636 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle shuts off while driving & will not restart. dealer has been unable to identify the cause. has replaced ecm...	4
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the daytime running lights go off whenever the turn signal is used. when the turn signal is turned off the...	4 ~ 9500 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE ever since i got my jimmy my driver side door will not stay closed unless i slam it. now the...	3 ~ 67667 miles
PARKING BRAKE parking brake failure. repeated service visits first three times it was adjusted this did not help another time i was	3 ~ 34667 miles
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the gas gauge was constantly on full. the tank may be empty but the gauge read full. the dealer stated...	3 ~ 59000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving consumer heard a loud dragging noise and was later informed that the noise was caused by faulty ball...	3 ~ 13333 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the consumer stated that the brakes went to the floor when attemptimg to stop the consumer pumped the brakes and	3 ~ 13333 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer was traveling about 50mph on the highwayand as she was approaching a gasoline station she went to pull out...	3 ~ 42333 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING datime running lights go out when turn signal is engaged...	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
FRONT > SUSPENSION there are several recalls out on my model of vehicle in which my vehicle has the same symptoms but when...	2 ~ 83500 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving 20 mph driver heard a loud noise coming from the front. then noticed that both frontal wheel hubs...	2 ~ 66000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission fluid coolant lines from transmission to the radiator leaking at the tranmission connection streaming flammable transmission fluid onto the...	2 ~ 80520 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle losses all gauges and can't get the key out of the ignition. please provide additional information....	2 ~ 18000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle	2 ~ 72500 miles
SUSPENSION while driving consumer heard a loud dragging noise and was later informed that the noise was caused by faulty ball...	2
WHEELS while driving consumer heard a loud dragging noise and was later informed that the noise was caused by faulty ball...	2 ~ 39500 miles
SEATS wires for lumbar seat went out. took to dealer and wires had to be replaced.*ak...	2
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake lights become intermittently inoperative. dealer contacted. *ak...	2 ~ 32500 miles
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
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
INTERIOR LIGHTING the consumer stated that the brakes went to the floor when attemptimg to stop the consumer pumped the brakes and	2
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION do not understand why the ball joints wore out so fast ...20 000 miles. *ak...	2
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	2 ~ 272 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the engine light illuminated several times because the air pump froze the right front wheel bearing fuel pump and rear	2 ~ 48500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the brakes pulsate from delaminating rust on both front rotors both front rotors were replaced (6-22-00)but the problem reappeared the	2 ~ 47000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION while driving and upon making a stop vehicle jerked forward. consumer heard a griding noise coming from rear of vehicle.	2
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when vehicle is in reverse or forward the throttle sticks cause unknown. *ak the consumer stated that when gas pedal...	2 ~ 47000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS both the driver & passenger seat belts prematurely lock when vehicle is moving. this occurs when hitting a bump or...	2
SEAT BELTS i replaced my front pads and rotors. been fine for a week till yesterday i stopped at a light brakes...	1 ~ 138999 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING loss of stop lights and rear hazard lights. this is the third occurrence for this particular vehicle. each time i...	1 ~ 141200 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i bought my 1999 gmc jimmy when i was 16 i loved it 4x4 but the transfer case locked up...	1 ~ 160000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY my 1999 gmc jimmy has been given us problems shutting the drivers and passengers doors. it leaked in the car...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starting from january 13 2007 everytime i turn the ignition off the key cannot be removed from the ignition switch....	1 ~ 106000 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
TIRES it happened in sonora mexico at 7:00pm the back passenger tire exploded. my husband lost control of the vehicle it...	1 ~ 99800 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES it happened in sonora mexico at 7:00pm the back passenger tire exploded. my husband lost control of the vehicle it...	1 ~ 99800 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY there are several recalls out on my model of vehicle in which my vehicle has the same symptoms but when...	1 ~ 94000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN there are several recalls out on my model of vehicle in which my vehicle has the same symptoms but when...	1 ~ 94000 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
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2000 miles after the lower intake manifold gasket was replaced vehicle spun #6 rod bearing and destroyed the whole engine....	1 ~ 75020 miles
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
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 1) we were driving from kalamazoo to chicago when the i went to turn on the air conditioner it blew...	1 ~ 115000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC a few weeks ago my abs light kept coming on and on my way to take it in for a...	1
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN 1-normal care and maintenance of this vehicle.2-the door hinges failed on both front doors needing expensive replacement.3-both front hub assemblies	1 ~ 85000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we bought a gmc jimmy 3 months ago and 2 weeks ago the bottom of the engine is fried the	1 ~ 78000 miles
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
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake lights and the hazard lights were not operating properly. the problem was repaired once by the dealer but it	1 ~ 65000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2/2003 front end collapsed on highway travelling at 65mpg due to ball joint failure. brakes and sterring would not work.	1 ~ 63676 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the outside temperature display does not work it reads 0 degrees celsius at all times.*ak...	1
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE the gas gauge was constantly on full. the tank may be empty but the gauge read full. the dealer stated...	1 ~ 40000 miles
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
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while in motion the transmission failed. consumer felt vehicle make a small shudder approx. 30 seconds later another shudder was...	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
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the driver side seat belt failed to lock into place. *jb...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while parked rear window shattered for unknown reason. dealer / manufacturer notified. feel free to provide any further details concerning	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
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i purchased a 1999 gmc jimmy for my daughter. all through the warranty period there have been problems that still...	1 ~ 543 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING during yearly inspection mechanic noticed both front lower ball joints were broken. consumer failed state inspection due to this. *ak...	1
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
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
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine light illuminated several times because the air pump froze the right front wheel bearing fuel pump and rear	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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER engine check light comes on with every failure. this has occurred 5 times since purchase of vehicle. *ak...	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the front doors do not stay open when on an incline such as my driveway. you have to make sure...	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
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle shuts off while driving & will not restart. dealer has been unable to identify the cause. has replaced ecm...	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
STEERING while making a turn vehicle lost control and hit a tree. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak...	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

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