GMC Jimmy Problems by Year

We compared every GMC Jimmy model year from 1995–2001 using 1,866 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 17 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 1995 and 1996, which drew far more complaints than other Jimmy years at the same age. The best years are 2001, 1999 and 2000.

7model years
1,866complaints
17recalls
1995, 1996worst years
2001, 1999best years

Complaints by model year

1995199619971998199920002001499407274238137211100
Owner complaints per model year, GMC Jimmy. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2001100−64%3HeadlightGood
2000211−22%4SuspensionAverage
1999137−51%—SuspensionGood
1998238typical2Window & WiperAverage
19972741.2×4BrakeAverage
19964071.9×6BrakeCaution
19954992.3×6BrakeAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median Jimmy year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common GMC Jimmy problems

Latest GMC Jimmy recalls

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

NHTSA recall 08V-231 · May 21, 2008 · 5,862 vehicles

General motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 Chevrolet blazer, my 2000-2001 GMC jimmy, and my 2000 Oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. The recall began on June 17, 2008. Owners May contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or through their website at…

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 03V-159 · Apr 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles

On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor May fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on June 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

NHTSA recall 03V-117 · Mar 31, 2003 · 312,715 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. Sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop. Owner notification began on August 8, 2003.

Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior

NHTSA recall 03V-093 · Mar 7, 2003 · 507,171 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles, Mini vans, and pickup trucks May develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

Remedy: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on April 24, 2003.

Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch

NHTSA recall 01V-364 · Dec 3, 2001 · 506,377 vehicles

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. Owner notification will be conducted in two phases. The first phase began April 15, 2002, with mailings to owners of 2000 and early 2001 vehicles.

All 17 GMC Jimmy recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the GMC Jimmy should you avoid?

1995 and 1996 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Jimmy years at the same age, led by brakes problems in the 1995.

What is the best year for the GMC Jimmy?

2001 has the fewest complaints compared with other Jimmy years at the same age, followed by 1999 and 2000. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common GMC Jimmy problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (584), windows, wipers & sunroof (274) and engine & cooling (238). Brake complaints peak in the 1995 model year.

How many recalls has the GMC Jimmy had?

17 recalls across 1995–2001. The model year with the most is 1995. See all GMC Jimmy recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.