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Gmc JIMMY problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

1,671 owner complaints analyzed

27 distinct recall campaigns

77,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1970 to 2004 model years. Data snapshot: . 409 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 372 of 1,671 complaints (22.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior57634.5%
Transmission and shifting965.7%
Steering behavior784.7%
Electrical and battery issues633.8%
Fuel system concerns553.3%
Engine operation432.6%

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
372
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
82
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
81
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
68
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
62
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
52
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
46
Electrical System
44
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip372
Power Train:Automatic Transmission82
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer81
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor68
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint62
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline52
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint46
Electrical System44

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 372; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 82; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 81; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 68; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint: 62; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 52; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 46; Electrical System: 44

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
29
25,000 to 49,999
68
50,000 to 74,999
95
75,000 to 99,999
90
100,000 to 149,999
94
150,000 and above
33
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00029
25,000 to 49,99968
50,000 to 74,99995
75,000 to 99,99990
100,000 to 149,99994
150,000 and above33

Under 25,000: 29; 25,000 to 49,999: 68; 50,000 to 74,999: 95; 75,000 to 99,999: 90; 100,000 to 149,999: 94; 150,000 and above: 33

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (95). 1,262 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.

1995
181
1996
86
2000
295
2001
233
2002
214
2003
222
2004
147
2005
113
2006
42
2007
22
2008
20
2009
18
2010
14
2011
11
2012
6
2013
7
2014
16
2015
11
2016
2
2017
4
2018
1
2019
3
2023
1
2024
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
1995181
199686
2000295
2001233
2002214
2003222
2004147
2005113
200642
200722
200820
200918
201014
201111
20126
20137
201416
201511
20162
20174
20181
20193
20231
20242

1995: 181; 1996: 86; 2000: 295; 2001: 233; 2002: 214; 2003: 222; 2004: 147; 2005: 113; 2006: 42; 2007: 22; 2008: 20; 2009: 18; 2010: 14; 2011: 11; 2012: 6; 2013: 7; 2014: 16; 2015: 11; 2016: 2; 2017: 4; 2018: 1; 2019: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 2

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 576 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 96 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 78 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 485701 · 1995-06-26 (June 26, 1995)

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE. *DH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485701 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 958458 · 1995-01-06 (January 6, 1995)

CAR WAS IN GARAGE IN GEAR WAS IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ON, GEAR WENT INTO REVERSE. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958458 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 489101 · 1995-03-31 (March 31, 1995)

TRANSMISSION DEFECT REPAIRED. *SKD

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489101 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 718256 · 2000-02-03 (February 3, 2000)

MY 93 JIMMY EXHIBITS BEHAVIOR AS IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 94V093 AND 99V193. FOR 94V093, THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD WHEN STARTED AND A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM (CHECKED AT 70K MILES) AS A WORN LOW AND REVERSE CLUTCH. FOR 99V193, MY ABS SEEMS TO WORK ONLY WHEN IN 4WD. I CONTACTED GMC AND WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGN. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGN?*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 718256 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 970607 · 1995-08-17 (August 17, 1995)

EXPERIENCED BAD VIBRATION DUE TO THE MANIFOLD BRACKETS THAT ARE CROOKED WHICH EFFECTS THE STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970607 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 976000 · 1995-12-04 (December 4, 1995)

LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING, IN FOR REPAIR 6 TIMES, IMPACT 11:00 POSITION SPEED 5 MPH. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976000 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 965351 · 1995-05-15 (May 15, 1995)

DIGITAL DASH HAS GONE OUT FOR THE THIRD TIME, CAN'T READ SPEEDOMETER/GAS TANK/OILAND BATTERY GAUGES. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965351 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 983800 · 1996-04-30 (April 30, 1996)

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE DASH TO CATCH ON FIRE, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983800 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 738002 · 2000-12-19 (December 19, 2000)

FUEL ODOR UPON STARTING-FUEL WAS RUNNING OUT OF LINES OVER TANK AND DOWN TO THE GROUND AS THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING-MECHANIC SAID THE EXITING FUELS COMING OUT OF THE GAS TANK FAILED-CAR COULD OF IGNITED, RESULTING IN THE GAS TANK CATCHING ON FIRE AND POSSIBLY EXPLODING. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 738002 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 500235 · 1995-11-27 (November 27, 1995)

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE REPLACED DUE TO HESITATION/STALLING OF VEHICLE. *SD

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500235 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10249502 · 2008-11-21 (November 21, 2008)

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING AFTER WARMING UP. I'VE CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, COIL PACK, MODULE UNDER DISTRIBUTOR. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 205,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10249502 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1988
0
1989
0
1990
0
1991
4
1992
1
1993
2
1994
2
1995
6
1996
6
1997
4
1998
2
1999
0
2000
4
2001
3
2003
1
2004
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19880
19890
19900
19914
19921
19932
19942
19956
19966
19974
19982
19990
20004
20013
20031
20041

1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 0; 1991: 4; 1992: 1; 1993: 2; 1994: 2; 1995: 6; 1996: 6; 1997: 4; 1998: 2; 1999: 0; 2000: 4; 2001: 3; 2003: 1; 2004: 1

Year-by-year records

Gmc JIMMY model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197001Not available
1971010
198101Not available
1982110
1983110
198410-1
1985200
1986100
1987500
19881200
1989700
1990500
1991474+4
1992571-3
1993782+1
199414220
19952336+4
199622760
19972114-2
19981992-2
19991290-2
20002104+4
20011003-1
200311Not available
2004210