Chevrolet Jimmy Problems by Year
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Jimmy, across 7 model years (1995–2001). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Chevrolet Jimmy years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Jimmy model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Jimmy: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Jimmy: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 Jimmy: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Jimmy: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1996 Jimmy: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Jimmy: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Jimmy problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet Jimmy model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2000 Jimmy | 7 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 1999 Jimmy | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 Jimmy | 3 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 1997 Jimmy | 4 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 1996 Jimmy | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 Jimmy | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Other |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Jimmy years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (7), 1997 (4), 1998 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Jimmy?
Suspension, with 8 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Jimmy have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.