GMC Jimmy Problems by Year
GMC Jimmy years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Jimmy year: 1995, 1996. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Jimmy: 499 complaints, 6 recalls
- 1996 Jimmy: 407 complaints, 6 recalls
- 1997 Jimmy: 274 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Jimmy: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2004 Jimmy: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2001 Jimmy: 100 complaints, 3 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 GMC Jimmy problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 542 | 9 | 90 |
| Visibility problems | 285 | 7 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 234 | 7 | 8 |
| Suspension problems | 226 | 7 | 11 |
| Power Train problems | 186 | 8 | 6 |
| Electrical System problems | 161 | 7 | 3 |
| Air Bags problems | 107 | 7 | 91 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 97 | 7 | 2 |
| Steering | 76 | 8 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 74 | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 65 | 7 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 48 | 7 | 8 |
| Equipment | 43 | 7 | 3 |
| Seats | 41 | 6 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 37 | 6 | 9 |
| Tires | 32 | 7 | 3 |
| Wheels | 29 | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 28 | 7 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 27 | 6 | 8 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| Interior Lighting | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
GMC Jimmy problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 1998: visibility (81)
- 1997: suspension (54) · service brakes, hydraulic (51)
- 1996: service brakes, hydraulic (172) · visibility (70) · engine and engine cooling (53)
- 1995: service brakes, hydraulic (234) · visibility (77) · engine and engine cooling (76)
All GMC Jimmy model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Jimmy | 2 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2003 Jimmy | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2002 Jimmy | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2001 Jimmy | 100 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 Jimmy | 211 | 4 | — | Suspension | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 Jimmy | 137 | 0 | — | Suspension | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1998 Jimmy | 238 | 2 | — | Visibility | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 Jimmy | 274 | 4 | — | Suspension | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 Jimmy | 407 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 Jimmy | 499 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Jimmy years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (499), 1996 (407) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Jimmy year. 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 GMC Jimmy?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 542 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Jimmy have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.