1999 GMC Jimmy recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1999 GMC Jimmy owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Suspension (27), Brakes (26), Transmission / drivetrain (25), Hydraulic (18), Fuel system (16).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
02/12/2019 · Airbags · crash
I HAD A HEAD ON A ACCIDENT WHICH BENT THE BODY FRAME BUT AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT
10/11/2017 · Body / structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC JIMMY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN INSPECTION, THE INSPECTOR NOTICED THAT THE MAIN FRAME FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-462-8782 AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. CAS…
06/22/2015 · Fuel system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC JIMMY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER FUEL LEVEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT IN THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…
07/16/2014 · Transmission / drivetrain
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 INTERVALS. *TR
05/13/2014 · Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC JIMMY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND TO DECELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
04/15/2014 · Fuel system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC JIMMY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHENEVER THE FUEL TANK WAS LESS THAN ONE QUARTER FULL. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLAC…
12/20/2013 · Brakes
LIVING NEAR A SALT MINE OHIO USES SALT LIKE CRAZY I'M FORTUNATE THAT I DO ALL THE WORK MYSELF ROTTEN BRAKE LINES FUEL LINES THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS IN THE SNOW BELT ROT MY JIMMY IS MECHANICALLY SOUND WITH 190000 MILES DRIVE IT ALMOST 200 MILES A DAY TO AND FROM WORK UNFORTUNATELY IT WILL ROT TO PIECES BEFORE IT DIES AND I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO ACCEPT THI…
08/11/2013 · Airbags · crash
I REPLACED MY FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. BEEN FINE FOR A WEEK TILL YESTERDAY I STOPPED AT A LIGHT BRAKES FELT SLIGHTLY SPONGY, NOT LONG AFTER MAYBE TEN MINUTES THREE CARS AHEAD OF ME HAD STOPPED AS I HIT THE BRAKE MY FOOT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND I SMACKED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME DOING APPX. 35-40 MPH. IT WAS A FOUR CAR PILEUP I TOOK HEAVY FRONT END DA…