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1999 GMC Jimmy

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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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

What owners actually said

137 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2004
Electrical System

THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DOES NOT WORK IT READS 0 DEGREES CELSIUS AT ALL TIMES.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10078499

85,000 miles · May 18, 2004
Latches/locks/linkagesPower 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 FAILED AT 85,000 MILES, COSTING $700.00PLUS TO REPAIR. BOTH FAILURES ARE UNACCEPTABLE!*AK

NHTSA ODI #10072798

Mileage unknown · Apr 26, 2004
Wheels

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE COMING OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10071566

Mileage unknown · Apr 19, 2004
Suspension

WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AT 35000 MILES. ALMOST KILLED ON INTERSTATE. GARAGE STATED THAT THEY SEE THIS ALL THE TIME AND GM REFUSES TO ADMIT ANY LIABILITY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10066462

40,000 miles · Apr 1, 2004
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS GAUGE WAS CONSTANTLY ON FULL. THE TANK MAY BE EMPTY BUT THE GAUGE READ FULL. THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB CONSUMER MADE NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON DRIVER'S DOOR DUE TO DOOR FALLING OFF AND WATER LEAKING DURING RAIN; IN ADDITION, FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED AT 36,…

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THE GAS GAUGE WAS CONSTANTLY ON FULL. THE TANK MAY BE EMPTY BUT THE GAUGE READ FULL. THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB CONSUMER MADE NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON DRIVER'S DOOR DUE TO DOOR FALLING OFF AND WATER LEAKING DURING RAIN; IN ADDITION, FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED AT 36,676 MILES AND 43,545 MILES ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT RESPECTIVELY. ALSO, REPAIRS ON DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINER. CONSUMER ALSO DISCOVERED RUST ON THE REAR HATCH, AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WITH THE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAN'T BE FOUND ON HEADLIGHTS AND DASH. *LA

NHTSA ODI #10055279

Mileage unknown · Mar 7, 2004
Power Train

TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO 4WD HI ON ITS OWN AND WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO SWITCH BACK. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10060654

Mileage unknown · Feb 19, 2004
Power Train

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE LOST REVERSE, 1ST AND 3RD GEAR. *LA THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10059496

Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2003
Electrical SystemEquipment

WHEN I TRY TO START THE VEHICLE IN COLD WEATHER, IT HAS A VERY HARD TIME STARTING AND WHEN IT FINALLY FIRES UP, THE STEREO RESETS THE TIME, AND AUTOMATIC TONE FEATURE, BUT THE PRESETS ARE STILL IN TACT. PLEASE SUPPLY MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CAUSE AND SOLUTION.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10049772

65,000 miles · Dec 9, 2003
Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE HAZARD LIGHTS WERE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED ONCE BY THE DEALER, BUT IT RECURRED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10050301

53,303 miles · Nov 30, 2003
Air BagsCrashInjury

DURING A FRONT END CRASH BOTH OF THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. STATE TROOPER ON THE SCENE ADVISED ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED TO GMC. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10048891

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.