GMC Jimmy Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the GMC Jimmy across 7 model years. The 1998 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (17% of reports).
- 161electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 27 of 161 complaints (17%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 54 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 161 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 5 an injury.
GMC Jimmy electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 16 | 16% | 49,500 |
| 2000 Jimmy | 20 | 9% | 81,000 |
| 1999 Jimmy | 12 | 9% | 41,000 |
| 1998 Jimmy | 33 | 14% | 71,392 |
| 1997 Jimmy | 28 | 10% | 76,000 |
| 1996 Jimmy | 25 | 6% | 129,000 |
| 1995 Jimmy | 27 | 5% | 7,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the GMC Jimmy. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The engine shuts off while you are driving.. Amp meter needle drops to zero. And the engine shuts off. We have replaced battery, and alternator twice.dealership can"t fix it. It is dangerous to drive but it is all we have.
Won't start. *tr
My son asked me if i could tell what was making a clicking sound inside the 2001 gmc jimmy. When checking for turn signals,lights, etc, i noticed the brake lights were not working. We have discovered that what least when the clicking noise is heard, there are no brake lights. Other times they work…
The car was running on south hi 35, before arrive to 51th st, austin, texas. It was friday, around 10:30, we were in the middle lane going to a medical appointment, when the car stop working, the engine went off. We were two in the car, and we were scare. Thanks god was in the morning, not rush…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 gmc jimmy. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and restarted after numerous attempts. An independent mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Jimmys have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 161 owner complaints about electrical system for the GMC Jimmy. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Jimmy electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the GMC Jimmy?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 27 of 161 complaints.
Other GMC Jimmy problems
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (542)
- Visibility problems (285)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (234)
- Suspension problems (226)
- Power Train problems (186)
- Air Bags problems (107)
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