2003 GMC Jimmy Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 22, 2004 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Jimmy years
Not enough data 9th of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Jimmy. That ranks 9th out of 10 Jimmy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 200,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 GMC Jimmy problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~200,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%200,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2003 GMC Jimmy recalls (1)

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Equipment:other:labelsMar 18, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V132000 · 183,922 vehicles

Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Risk: Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.

Fix: Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on june 4, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While driving and depressing the brakes brake pedal is delayed which results in extended stopping distance.*ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 10, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10046644

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Jimmy?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Jimmy?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2003 GMC 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.