Body complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Driver and Passenger door will not stay shut while driving, I almost fall out the passenger door while my boyfriend was driving the car from Fett's city motor in omaha nebraska when we bought it the door wouldnt shut we have to lift the doors and slim them shut and lock them and that doesnt even work. My Little 15 year old baby brother and his girlfriend was riding with me while driving down [redacted] and the both doors flew open and i didnt have anywhere to pull over to shut the doors my little brother fall out and his girlfriend. I put down $500 on [redacted] and when we bought the car Fette's motors knew the Driver and Passenger doors wasn't shutting the correct way and they still let me buy the car and that is a health hazard and dangerous. Fett's Motor shouldnt be allowed to sell cars or at least sell cars that isn't a a dangerous zone or safety hazard. …
Front driver side door hinges unsafe design replace them 38 times no kidding. Airbag light has been on not blinking steady on for 5 years. ABS kicks in on dry road when turning sometimes. And yes all new hubs are on it. Other than these things the car is bullet proof and love it.
This happens a lot. I was backing up out of my sister's driveway and when I hit the brakes there was a crunching feeling under my foot along with a weird sound like, "doing" at the end. I could not stop fast enough and ran into her brother in laws hitch on his truck with my right rear corner bumper cover. (if that's what it's called? Maybe fascia?) it didn't hurt his truck at all, but it sure busted up that corner piece real good on my Jimmy. It's been scary a few times since! I have had the brakes bled, and new brake pads installed, and it's still doing it! Also, the ABS light is on most of the time. When it's off is when this problem occurs. So I get a little panicky when that light goes off, although I'm pretty sure it shouldn't be on to begin with? I don't know what else to do about this except to contact someone about it. …
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 GMC envoy diamond edition which he bought new with major guard protection. Currently has 40,000 miles on it, and two years left on my major guard insurance. A safety problem surfaced. The top hinges on the two front doors cracked , causing doors to open while driving down the highway. The front doors were sagging and not aligned correctly with striker plate. The contact stopped at local dealership and talked to the service representative. . He looked for TSB bulletins for 2000 Jimmy envoy. He said there were no bulletins or recalls on the door hinges , but noticed they have changed from welded hinges back to bolt on hinges, and the problems were not covered by GM or major guard protection plan. For approximately $700-$800 they could change the hinges to solve the problem.
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 [phone] and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. Case number: [redacted] was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.
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 be replaced. Please describe further. Consumer made numerous repairs on driver's door due to door falling off and water leaking during rain; in addition, front wheel bearing was replaced at 36,676 miles and 43,545 miles on the left and right respectively. Also, repairs on driver's seat recliner. Consumer also discovered rust on the rear hatch, and problems encountered with the heating and cooling system. Electrical problem can't be found on headlights and dash.
I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. I had the right front tire blow out which caused me to drive into a ditch. The doors lock and unlock by themselves (same with the windows and rear hatch). (tiresize: p205/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p205/75r15 )
Dt:the contact stated the upper and lower ball joints on both sides broke while driving in a parking lot. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership, where the ball joints and the anti lock brake sensors were replaced. Contacted the manufacturer, there were NHTSA recalls 01i018000 and 01V200000, but this vehicle was not included in the recalls due to VIN. In addition, this vehicle experienced several other problems as well. The left door broke off while in the driveway, the male joint of the door broke when shutting the door. Also, the transmission and anti lock brakes were replaced. The anti lock brake sensor was replaced twice.
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Jimmy years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1995 (16), 2000 (13), 1997 (11), 1999 (10) and 1996 (6) model years. Body complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 1995.
Is there a recall for GMC Jimmy body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any GMC Jimmy model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do GMC Jimmy body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles; 38% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body › door (21 mentions), followed by the body (13).
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.