1999 GMC JimmyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 137 owner complaints about the 1999 GMC Jimmy, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 12, 2019. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 GMC Jimmy has problems
137 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 26 | 1 |
| Power train | 23 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 13 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 2 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 11 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 |
| 15 other systems | 55 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 GMC Jimmy recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1999 vs. every other Jimmy year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Jimmy median. How we score
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1999 GMC Jimmy safety ratings
1999 GMC Jimmy 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Jimmy owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS JUST GETTING READY TO LEAVE THE CAR WASH. I PRESSED THE BRAKE PADAL TO PUT THE TRUCK IN GEAR, A SECOND LATER THE PADAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THOUGHT IT WAS AIR IN THE LINE. TRIED A FEW MORE TIMES THEN GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK TO LOOK FOR THE LEAK, FOUND (STEEL LINE) DRIVERS SIDE RUSTED. HAD TRUCK…
THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS OUT ON MY MODEL OF VEHICLE IN WHICH MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME SYMPTOMS BUT WHEN I RUN A CHECK ON THE YEAR VIN IT COMES BACK WITH NO RECALLS. HOW CAN I MAKE SURE THAT MY REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALLS. *JB
VEHICLE STARTED MAKING LOUD NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL TO LEFT, BUT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WANTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, THE WHEEL WAS ALMOST ALWAYS TURNED TO THE LEFT. THOUGHT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ALIGNMENT, BUT AFTER I HIT A DEER, MY VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR BODY REPAIRS AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT…
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