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1999 GMC Jimmy

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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137Owner complaints

Model-year median: 12

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
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1996274
1997238
1998137
1999211
2000100
20010
2002
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Suspension
26Power Train
23Service Brakes, Hydraulic
13Electrical System
12Engine And Engine Cooling
12
All reported categories
Fuel System, Gasoline
11Steering
11Exterior Lighting
10Structure
10Air Bags
9Seats
8Latches/locks/linkages
5Equipment
4Fuel/propulsion System
4Seat Belts
4Service Brakes
4Wheels
4Parking Brake
3Visibility
3Interior Lighting
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Fuel System, Other
1Service Brakes, Air
1Tires
1Unknown Or Other
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

51 reports with mileage · 86 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Suspension. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

15 crash reports1 fire reports7 injury reports

Suspension complaints

26 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2002
Suspension

FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL MAKING LOUD NOISE WHEN WHEELS ARE TURN TO THE LEFT. HAD MECHANIC CHECK, SAID WHEEL BEARING IS GOING OUT. FOUND THAT MANUFACTURING COMPANY HAD HUNDRED OF THEM BACK ORDER.*AK

NHTSA ODI #756676

Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 2001
SteeringSuspension

DURING YEARLY INSPECTION MECHANIC NOTICED BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER FAILED STATE INSPECTION DUE TO THIS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT RIGHT PITMAN ARM WAS GONE WHEN HE WENT BACK FOR INSPECTION ON THE SECOND TIME, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *JB

NHTSA ODI #897481

Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2001
SuspensionCrash

THE PERMANENTLY SEALED WHEEL BEARING "FROZE UP" CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SHEAR OFF. THIS WAS ACCORDING TO THE DEALER.*AK

NHTSA ODI #751802

Mileage unknown · Dec 27, 2000
Suspension

DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE BALL JOINTS WORE OUT SO FAST ...20,000 MILES. *AK

NHTSA ODI #738368

Mileage unknown · Apr 26, 2000
Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND UPON MAKING A STOP VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD. CONSUMER HEARD A GRIDING NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #861029

Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 1999
SteeringSuspension

WHILE THE DRIVING 30-35 MPH INNER TIE ROD AND BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT AXLE BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO FALL. THE CONDITION WAS REPORTED TO GMC. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #845098

Official recalls

0

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NHTSA investigations

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