1999 GMC Jimmy problems
Owners have filed 202 complaints about the 1999 GMC Jimmy with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 16.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 11.9%.
Complaints202
Crashes18
Fires1
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 16.8% · 34
Power train 11.9% · 24
Engine and engine cooling 6.9% · 14
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.4% · 13
Electrical system 6.4% · 13
Fuel system, gasoline 5.9% · 12
Structure 5.9% · 12
Exterior lighting 5.4% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the GMC Jimmy in this data, 1999 sits 8th by complaint volume. 1995 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 73,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Left front wheel bearing is failing. Wheel could come off vehicle in event of failure. Hub unit is a sealed assembly and cost to repair is $600 per side. Know three other people with same failure. Two dealerships and one independent repair facility confirm this failure is common to this vehicle. I have never had wheel bearings fail and certainly not before the tires wore out. Suspension
While driving, consumer heard a loud dragging noise and was later informed that the noise was caused by faulty ball joints, also dealer replaced the front axle shaft to replace the inner tri-pod boot. *Slc the passenger front wheel had leaned in at the top, and the engine had an oil leak. The consumer has requested reimbursement for the monies spent on repair. *Scc Suspension
While driving 20 mph driver heard a loud noise coming from the front. Then noticed that both frontal wheel hubs fell off the wheel. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the hubs needed to be replaced, and replaced them.. However, the problem recurred. *Ak the noise was on the front passenger side. Suspension · reported at 50,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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