2004 GMC JIMMY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 GMC JIMMY
The 2004 GMC JIMMY has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 GMC JIMMY
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 GMC JIMMY, potentially affecting up to 183,922 vehicles.
Recall 04V132000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 183,922 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 GMC JIMMY
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC JIMMY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS PROBLEM WAS MORE COMMON ON GRAVEL ROADS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE ABS SENSOR. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE BRAKES. THIS CONTINUED TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006 - THE TRANSFER CASE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS PROBLEM WAS MORE COMMON ON GRAVEL ROADS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE ABS SENSOR. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE BRAKES. THIS CONTINUED TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006 - THE TRANSFER CASE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2004 GMC JIMMY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 GMC JIMMY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 GMC JIMMY
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 GMC JIMMY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
02-08-42-001H — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of vehicle headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage that are not considered warrantable.
13-00-89-004F — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
3130 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRNDL INOPERATIVE AND OR BATTERY LIGHT ON. *SC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 GMC JIMMY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC JIMMY
- 1999 GMC JIMMY — 202 complaints
- 2000 GMC JIMMY — 307 complaints
- 2001 GMC JIMMY — 141 complaints
- 2002 GMC JIMMY — 0 complaints
- 2003 GMC JIMMY — 1 complaint
- 2004 GMC JIMMY (current)
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