1999 GMC JIMMY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
202
Owner Complaints
0
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.
Most Recent Complaints
I HAD A HEAD ON A ACCIDENT WHICH BENT THE BODY FRAME BUT AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT
I HAD A HEAD ON A ACCIDENT WHICH BENT THE BODY FRAME BUT AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT
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
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
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
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.
Other Model Years of the GMC JIMMY
- 1994 GMC JIMMY — 424 complaints
- 1995 GMC JIMMY — 713 complaints
- 1996 GMC JIMMY — 605 complaints
- 1997 GMC JIMMY — 421 complaints
- 1998 GMC JIMMY — 355 complaints
- 1999 GMC JIMMY (current)
- 2000 GMC JIMMY — 307 complaints
- 2001 GMC JIMMY — 141 complaints
- 2002 GMC JIMMY — 0 complaints
- 2003 GMC JIMMY — 1 complaint
- 2004 GMC JIMMY — 3 complaints
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