2004 GMC Jimmy Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 20, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Jimmy years
Not enough data 8th of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Jimmy. That ranks 8th out of 10 Jimmy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 23,508 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 2004 GMC Jimmy problems

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

Power Train1 · ~23,508 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~23,508 mi
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train150%23,508——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%23,508——
Steering150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 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.

Dt: the contact stated when applying brake pressure the brake pedal pressed to the floor and there was extended stopping distance. This problem was more common on gravel roads. The vehicle has been seen by a dealer several times, and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. As a…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 20, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10145692

While traveling consumer noticed play in steering wheel. Consumer was unable to keep vehicle in traffic lanes.*ak

Steering · received Feb 6, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10057635

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Jimmy?

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

Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Jimmy?

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

Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.