Complaints
202
Crashes
18
Fires
1
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 GMC Jimmy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Avg mileage:60,140 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:30,981 mi
#38 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:88,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 GMC Jimmy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 10 | 1 | — | 60,140 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 9 | — | — | 30,981 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | 1 | — | 88,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 75,076 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 6 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 1 | — | 75,500 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 5 | — | — | 34,386 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 5 | — | — | 21,272 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — |
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,140
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,981
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,000
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,076
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,500
Fuel Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,386
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,272
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 GMC Jimmy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 GMC Jimmy has 202 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 GMC Jimmy?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing (10 complaints, avg 60,140 mi); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (9 complaints, avg 30,981 mi); Automatic Transmission (8 complaints, avg 88,000 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 1999 GMC Jimmy?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 55,854 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 GMC Jimmy?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 GMC Jimmy include 18 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 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 1999 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 GMC Jimmy?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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