MYRModel Year Report

GMC Jimmy — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to avoid, 3 to watch and 4 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid1 year

Caution3 years

Best bets4 years

Complaint history

1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 118 complaints, Recommended 1992: 124 complaints, Recommended 1993: 218 complaints, Recommended 1994: 339 complaints, Caution 1995: 503 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 407 complaints, Caution 1997: 274 complaints, Caution 1998: 238 complaints, Recommended 1999: 137 complaints, Recommended 2000: 211 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 100 complaints, Recommended 2002: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2004: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2004 1995 · 503
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 118 complaints, Recommended 1992: 124 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 218 complaints, Recommended 1994: 339 complaints, Caution 1995: 503 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 407 complaints, Caution 1997: 274 complaints, Caution 1998: 238 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 137 complaints, Recommended 2000: 211 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 100 complaints, Recommended 2002: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2002 2003: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2004: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2004 1995 · 503
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 118 complaints, Recommended 1992: 124 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 218 complaints, Recommended 1994: 339 complaints, Caution 1995: 503 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 407 complaints, Caution 1997: 274 complaints, Caution 1998: 238 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 137 complaints, Recommended 2000: 211 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 100 complaints, Recommended 2002: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2002 2003: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2004: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2004 1995 · 503
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2004 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2002 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2001 ▲ Recommended 100 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 211 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ▲ Recommended 137 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ● Recommended 238 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1997 ◆ Caution 274 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ◆ Caution 407 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ■ Avoid 503 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 339 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 218 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ▲ Recommended 124 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 118 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 13 Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 15 Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

31

recalls on file across every GMC Jimmy model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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