1999 GMC JIMMY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

202

Owner Complaints

18 Crashes 1 Fire

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 GMC JIMMY

The 1999 GMC JIMMY has received a total of 202 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing (10 complaints), Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint (9 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 GMC JIMMY

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 GMC JIMMY. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 1999 GMC JIMMY

202 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 GMC JIMMY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 9
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 6 4 Crashes 5 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 5
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 4
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 4
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Parking Brake
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Wheelshubcapcover
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11176635 | AIR BAGS | | 16,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
I HAD A HEAD ON A ACCIDENT WHICH BENT THE BODY FRAME BUT AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT
#11176635 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 16,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
I HAD A HEAD ON A ACCIDENT WHICH BENT THE BODY FRAME BUT AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT
#11032881 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 187,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC JIMMY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN INSPECTION, THE INSPECTOR NOTICED THAT THE MAIN FRAME FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-462-8782 AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. CASE NUMBER: [XXX] WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000. *TT INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
#10726595 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 110,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC JIMMY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER FUEL LEVEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT IN THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. UPDATED 09/03/15*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE COULD RUN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT A WARNING. UPDATED 12/8/2015 *JS
#10611021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 170,000 miles
WHEN UNDER ONE QUARTER (1/4) OF A TANK OF FUEL THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DECELERATING (READ: HARD BRAKING, BRAKING BEFORE A TURN) WITHOUT WARNING, DISABLING ALL POWERED CONTROLS INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKING. ISSUE WOULD OCCASIONALLY RESOLVE ITSELF AND THEN COME BACK AT RANDOM INTERVALS. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1999 GMC JIMMY

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 GMC JIMMY in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 GMC JIMMY

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 GMC JIMMY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

160702 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SOME VEHICLES WITHT HE 4.3 LITER ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE REPEAT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0410 WITH EVIDENCE OF WATER IN THE AIR PUMP. *TT

010866011B — STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE ROOF HAS SOME RUST FORMING. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 GMC JIMMY

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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