MYRModel Year Report

1999 GMC Jimmy

▲ Better than typical
1999 GMC Jimmy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:42.211Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
137
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Suspension

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 118 complaints 1991 1992: 124 complaints 1993: 218 complaints 1994: 339 complaints 1994 1995: 503 complaints 1996: 407 complaints 1997: 274 complaints 1998: 238 complaints 1999: 137 complaints 1999 137 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 100 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 118 complaints 1992: 124 complaints 1992 1993: 218 complaints 1994: 339 complaints 1994 1995: 503 complaints 1996: 407 complaints 1996 1997: 274 complaints 1998: 238 complaints 1999: 137 complaints 1999 137 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 100 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 2 complaints 2004
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 118 complaints 1991 1992: 124 complaints 1992 1993: 218 complaints 1993 1994: 339 complaints 1994 1995: 503 complaints 1995 1996: 407 complaints 1996 1997: 274 complaints 1997 1998: 238 complaints 1998 1999: 137 complaints 1999 137 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 100 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004

1999: 137 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19845
19856
19863
19876
198815
198913
199011
1991118
1992124
1993218
1994339
1995503
1996407
1997274
1998238
1999137
2000211
2001100
20020
20031
20042

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

25% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing wheel bearing and lower ball joint.

CRASH

Power train

18% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

2/2003 front end collapsed on highway travelling at 65MPG due to ball joint failure. Brakes and sterring would not work. Had to crash into a hill to stop vehicle. Ball joints again failing on 7/2005.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-07

Service brakes

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I replaced my front pads and rotors.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-11

Also filed under Air bags and seat belts

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

CRASHFIRE

Electrical system

9% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and ignition.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Suspension: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1999 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 GMC Jimmy is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Jimmy?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Jimmy have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.