1999 Gmc JIMMY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
129 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
80,520 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 51 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 129 complaints (7.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 26 | 20.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 12 | 9.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 7.8% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 5.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 3.9% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 10 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 9 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 8 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 5 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 5 |
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 10; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 9; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 8; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6; Air Bags: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 5; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 14 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 14; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 4
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 78 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2000: 16; 2001: 13; 2002: 24; 2003: 19; 2004: 16; 2005: 14; 2006: 3; 2007: 4; 2008: 4; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 3; 2014: 3; 2015: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 26 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 12 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 10 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10029915 · 2003-07-23 (July 23, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES BRAKES WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10029915 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030767 · 2003-08-04 (August 4, 2003)
I PURCHASED A 1999 GMC JIMMY FOR MY DAUGHTER. ALL THROUGH THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS THAT STILL HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED.THE BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY, PARTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE HAVE FALLEN OFF, THE ANTENNA HAS FALLEN OFF,THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (HEATING AND COOLING) HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY,THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS AND WINDOWS HAVE NOT WORKED PROPERLY,THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BUZZED WHEN THE RADIO IS ON, THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A BANGING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE LEFT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED-DIDN'T CORRECT THE PR…
Owner-reported narrative. 543 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030767 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015711 · 2003-04-11 (April 11, 2003)
THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN ANY GEAR EXCEPT FIRST GEAR AT 5 MPH. DUE TO A FAILED TRANSMISSION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015711 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023170 · 2003-06-16 (June 16, 2003)
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 2ND TO 4TH GEAR AND YET THE 3 AUTOMOTIVE SHOPS CAN NOT LOCATE A PROBLEM! EACH ONE HAS REPLACED A PART OR 2 BUT THEY ALL SAY IT IS NOT THE TRANSMISSION NOR THE COMPUTER BUT NONE OF THEM CAN FIX IT. I JUST KEEP GETTING PASSED DOWN TO ANOTHER SHOP SO THEY CAN GET THEIR $200.00 TO $300.00 FROM ME. THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM WILL NOT EVEN CALL ME BACK TO DISCUSS THE PROBLEM AND I HAD PAID AN EXTRA $1800.00 FOR AN ADDITIONAL WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GMC AGAIN! *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 96,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023170 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012361 · 2003-04-07 (April 7, 2003)
THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SEVERAL TIMES, BECAUSE THE AIR PUMP FROZE, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING, FUEL PUMP, AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012361 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023619 · 2003-06-23 (June 23, 2003)
FAILURE OF FUEL PUMP ON 6-23-03 ON A 1999 GMC JIMMY. VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO TURN OVER AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023619 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008048 · 2003-02-24 (February 24, 2003)
FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS BREAKAGE CAUSING FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF AND IMPROPER ALIGMENT-STEERING, BATTERY PROBLEMS, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RECLINER HANDLE BREAKAGE.
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008048 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10189170 · 2007-04-28 (April 28, 2007)
STARTING FROM JANUARY 13, 2007 ,EVERYTIME I TURN THE IGNITION OFF THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE HAD TO JIGGLE THE KEY, AND WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING/HAD THIS PROBLEM. MANY WAYS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WERE POSTED. FINALLY I FOUND ONE THAT WORKS FOR MY TRUCK. AT LEAST FOR NOW IT DOES. I HAD TO REMOVE A PLASTIC CAP UNDER THE SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN, AND INSERT AN INK PEN PUSHING AGAINST SOMETHING TO GET THE KEY T…
Owner-reported narrative. 106,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10189170 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10582940 · 2014-04-15 (April 15, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC JIMMY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHENEVER THE FUEL TANK WAS LESS THAN ONE QUARTER FULL. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES DUE TO THE RECURRING FAILURE. THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES BUT THE FAILURE WOULD STILL RECUR SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WO…
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10582940 at NHTSA ↗