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Major Problems with GMC Jimmy - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what GMC Jimmy model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the Jimmy. Older Jimmy vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse GMC Jimmy problems by years

2001 98 2000 210 1999 137

Worst GMC Jimmy Problems

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 GMC Jimmy July 6, 2009 Victims: 3 Mileage: 116000 miles

The cruise control wouldn't go off. *tr

AIR BAGS
1999 GMC Jimmy August 10, 2013 Victims: 2 Mileage: 138999 miles

I replaced my front pads and rotors. been fine for a week till yesterday i stopped at a light brakes felt slightly spongy, not long after maybe ten minutes three cars ahead of me had stopped as i hit the brake my foot went straight to the floor and i smacked the vehicle in front of me doing appx. 35-40 mph. it was a four car pileup i took heavy front end damage more or less totaled the vehicle but the airbags had failed to deploy causing me to hit my head on the steering wheel and suffering a concussion. ...

FRONTAL
2000 GMC Jimmy July 9, 2001 Victims: 2

While traveling at 45mph and as a result of an head-on collision, air bags did not deploy at any time. *ak vehicle experienced two frontal collisions in one accident, the first collision was at 40 mph and the second was at 5 mph, air bags failed to deploy both times, 2 consumers were injured in accident, an inspector state airbags not a manufacturer problem. *slc

What is the most common problem with GMC Jimmy?

Overall the worst problem with GMC Jimmy relates to WHEEL BEARING problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Jimmy years that are prone to issues with these components.

WHEEL BEARING 31 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 28 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 23 LOWER BALL JOINT 18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 UPPER BALL JOINT 15 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13 AIR BAGS 13 FRONTAL 12 FRONT 12 BRAKE LIGHTS 12 ROTOR 11 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 11 SERVICE BRAKES 11 FUEL PUMP 10 ENGINE 10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10 RECLINER 10 SUSPENSION 9 COOLING SYSTEM 9 GASOLINE 9 SWITCH 9 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 8 IGNITION 8 EQUIPMENT 7 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 7 AXLE HUBS 7 BODY 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6 SEAT BELTS 6 STEERING 6 HEADLIGHTS 6 SWITCH 6 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 6 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 6 DOOR 5 WHEELS 5 SEATS 5 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 5 INTERIOR LIGHTING 5 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 5 AIR CONDITIONER 4 PARKING BRAKE 4 LATCH 4 TIRES 4 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 4 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 4 CONTROL ARM 4 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 4 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 4 STRUCTURE 3 LINKAGES 3 WIRING 3 DELIVERY 3 POWER TRAIN 3 DISC 3 EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 TREAD/BELT 3 REAR 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 3 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 3 MOTOR 3 SWITCH 3 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 3 HUB 3 HUB 3 ANTILOCK 3 ENGINE 3 FRONT 2 DRIVELINE 2 DRIVESHAFT 2 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 2 MASTER CYLINDER 2 MECHANICAL 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2 MODULE 2 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 2 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 SIDEWALL 2 ELECTRICAL 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 TURN SIGNAL 2 EXTERIOR 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 COLUMN 2 ABS WARNING LIGHT 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2 SWITCH 2 FLASHER UNIT 2 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 2 VISIBILITY 1 WINDSHIELD 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 REAR/OTHER 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 CALIPER 1 LOCK 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 STORAGE 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 CABLES 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 RACK AND PINION 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 INJECTORS 1 TAILGATE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 VACUUM 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 DRUM 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 POWER ADJUST 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 CARRIER/RACK 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 SEAL 1 LATCH 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 BACK UP LIGHTS 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 TRUNK LID 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 HUBCAP/COVER 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 LINKAGES 1 TRAILER HITCHES 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 ROTOR 1 WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES 1 SHAFT PITMAN 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE 1 LINES AND FITTINGS 1 MOTOR 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2001 21 2000 41 1999 26
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