1999 GMC Jimmy Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 GMC Jimmy recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 GMC Jimmy.

Most common 1999 GMC Jimmy problems

Problem areas named in the 137 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	34
Power Train	24
Engine And Engine Cooling	14
Electrical System	13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	13
Structure	12
Fuel System, Gasoline	12
Exterior Lighting	11
Steering	11
Air Bags	10

What owners report

2019-02-12, Air Bags
I HAD A HEAD ON A ACCIDENT WHICH BENT THE BODY FRAME BUT AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT

2017-10-11, Structure
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

2015-06-22, Fuel/Propulsion System
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

2014-07-16, Fuel/Propulsion System
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

2014-05-13, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC JIMMY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND TO DECELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

1999 GMC Jimmy questions

Does the 1999 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 GMC Jimmy at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Jimmy?

Based on 137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (34), Power Train (24), Engine And Engine Cooling (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 GMC Jimmy has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.