1999 Chevrolet Jimmy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Jimmy years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Jimmy. That ranks 4th out of 7 Jimmy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 74,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Jimmy problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 100% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 82,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Jimmy recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Jimmy.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front control arm ball joints (RQ02012) — opened Sep 10, 2002, closed Mar 7, 2003, led to recall 01V200000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I got this car in 2008, and have had nothing but problems since the date i got it. I was told by dealer tough as it is used. With trade ins and money for all repairs i have done thus far total well over $10,000 and i paid $8900.00 its recent repair was today front wheel bearing, had new wires and…
Vehicle had sludge build up in the radiator. Dealer drained the radiator, and the heat stopped working. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and sludge build up was present again. Dealer stated that there was sludge build up, and that someone kept pouring something into the radiator. Dealer…
Other Chevrolet Jimmy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Jimmy | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Jimmy | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Jimmy | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 Jimmy | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Jimmy | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Jimmy?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Jimmy?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Jimmy a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jimmy model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.