Complaints
605
Crashes
67
Fires
9
Injuries
40
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 GMC Jimmy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1129 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:30
#235 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Avg mileage:100,000 mi
#328 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Avg mileage:49,500 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 GMC Jimmy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 129 | 30 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 35 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 28 | 1 | — | 49,500 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 17 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 14 | 4 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 13 | 13 | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 13 | — | — | 99,500 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 13 | — | — | 104,100 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 12 | — | — | 52,689 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 11 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 84,455 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 10 | — | — | 114,856 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | 1 | — | 87,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 8 | 4 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 1 | 94,406 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 7 | — | — | 114,856 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | 4 | 137,700 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 6 | — | — | 38,910 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 5 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
129
complaints
Crashes
30
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,500
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
14
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,500
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,100
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,689
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,000
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,455
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,856
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,000
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,406
Brake Master Cylinder
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,856
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
137,700
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,910
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1996 GMC Jimmy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1996 GMC Jimmy has 605 NHTSA complaints, 67 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 129 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 GMC Jimmy?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (129 complaints); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor (35 complaints, avg 100,000 mi); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer (28 complaints, avg 49,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1996 GMC Jimmy?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,368 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 GMC Jimmy?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 GMC Jimmy include 67 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 40 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1996 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 GMC Jimmy as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1996 GMC Jimmy?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1996 GMC Jimmy shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Jimmy reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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