1999 GMC Jimmy Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Suspension:front:wheel Bearing (7.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 965 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 10 · 7.3% | No official action | — |
| Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 9 · 6.6% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 8 · 5.8% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 6 · 4.4% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 6 · 4.4% | No official action | — |
| Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 6 · 4.4% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 137 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“VEHICLE STARTED MAKING LOUD NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL TO LEFT, BUT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WANTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, THE WHEEL WAS ALMOST ALWAYS…”NHTSA complaint 10114576 — filed 03/23/2005 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
“THE GAS GAUGE WAS CONSTANTLY ON FULL. THE TANK MAY BE EMPTY BUT THE GAUGE READ FULL. THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO…”NHTSA complaint 10055279 — filed 04/01/2004 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
“MY VEHICLE IS A 1999 GMC JIMMY. IT HAS 65000 MILES AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND PRIMARY DRIVER. THE FRONT HUBS/BEARINGS HAVE BOTH…”NHTSA complaint 10032812 — filed 08/14/2003 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Jimmy?
Suspension:front:wheel bearing issues are the most-reported category, cited in 10 of 137 NHTSA complaints (7.3%), followed by suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint (9), power train:automatic transmission (8), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (6). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1999 GMC Jimmy have?
137 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1999 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 GMC Jimmy's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
