GMC Jimmy Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the GMC Jimmy across 8 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “automatic transmission” (5% of reports).
- 186power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%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.
- Automatic transmission: mentioned in 10 of 186 complaints (5%)
- Ball joints: mentioned in 10 of 186 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the GMC Jimmy at $3,150, and half of them between $1,800 and $4,550.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 50 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 186 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
GMC Jimmy power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Jimmy | 1 | 50% | 23,508 |
| 2001 Jimmy | 11 | 11% | 48,000 |
| 2000 Jimmy | 29 | 14% | 68,000 |
| 1999 Jimmy | 23 | 17% | 85,000 |
| 1998 Jimmy | 30 | 13% | 60,000 |
| 1997 Jimmy | 33 | 12% | 69,000 |
| 1996 Jimmy | 28 | 7% | 43,000 |
| 1995 Jimmy | 31 | 6% | 67,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train 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.
When under one quarter (1/4) of a tank of fuel the vehicle would stall while decelerating (read: hard braking, braking before a turn) without warning, disabling all powered controls including power steering and power braking. Issue would occasionally resolve itself and then come back at random…
I bought my 1999 gmc jimmy when i was 16, i loved it 4x4 but the transfer case locked up and the engine light came on causing the thing not to read how much gas i have and not allowing it to pass inspection. Yes its old but it shouldn't of made the e-vap system do that and the problem is when it…
1999 gmc jimmy. Transmission issues. New tranny needs to be rebuilt by 80,000 miles. Seats and structure of handles break easily and last for maybe 35,000, new hubs required by 40,000, bail joints fail without warning creating serious road hazards, alternator failure, ujoint failure. All parts…
When i got to work on tuesday morning, went to park car in space, put in reverse, clunk, no reverse, can't get out of first gear. I had to have my car towed 30 miles each way to my mechanic. Turns out the planetary gear went, need a new transmission, costing over $3000.00. After doing some research…
2000 gmc jimmy caught fire underneath by the rear axle. *kb the fire occurred inside rear axle and differential. Ohio traffic crash report# 10-91-0790. *jb
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Jimmys have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 186 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the GMC Jimmy?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,150 (half paid between $1,800 and $4,550), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the GMC Jimmy?
The most frequent phrase is “automatic transmission”, in 10 of 186 complaints, followed by “ball joints” (10).
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