Gmc S/T JIMMY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
188,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1996 to 2001 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Air Bags: 2; Seat Belts: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module: 1; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 3
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 5 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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2010: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 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 10301974 · 2010-01-22 (January 22, 2010)
I HAVE NOTICED MANY NONWORKING 3RD BRAKE LIGHT (HIGH MOUNTED LED STRIPS) ON LATE 90S CHEVY BLAZERS AND GMC SUVS. I HAVE A 1997 GMC JIMMY THAT HAS THIS FAILURE. I DO NOT KNOW OF ANY SPECIFIC INCIDENT(S) RELATING TO THIS PART FAILURE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10301974 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10592888 · 2014-05-20 (May 20, 2014)
I BOUGHT NEW EMERGENCY BRAKE HAS NEVER HELD THE CAR WHEN ADJUSTED O HOLD CAR, CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. ALSO I LIVE ON A HILL, IF I PARK FACING DOWN HILL WITH A 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS OR LESS, CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL I FIGHT IT ( STEERING AND BRAKE WITH MOTOR OFF) TO COST TO A FLAT SPOT TO START. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10592888 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10855357 · 2016-04-13 (April 13, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC S/T JIMMY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION COIL, AN UNKNOWN SWITCHES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 181,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10855357 at NHTSA ↗
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0