GMC Jimmy years to avoid
More than twice the Jimmy's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best GMC Jimmy years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
GMC Jimmy complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common GMC Jimmy problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes1,190
- Visibility301
- Engine287
- Suspension242
- Transmission208
- Electrical195
- Fuel system156
- Airbags107
- Steering87
- Lights84
- Body77
- Acceleration74
Most reported problems on the GMC Jimmy
GMC Jimmy problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | - | 2 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 100 | Lights | 60,000 | 3 | 11 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 211 | Suspension | 69,500 | 4 | 15 | |
| 1999 | - | 137 | Suspension | 80,520 | 0 | 15 | |
| 1998 | - | 238 | Visibility | 72,000 | 2 | 18 | |
| 1997 | - | 273 | Brakes | 75,000 | 4 | 23 | |
| 1996 | - | 407 | Brakes | 100,000 | 6 | 54 | |
| 1995 | - | 499 | Brakes | 118,365 | 6 | 75 | |
| 1994 | - | 334 | Brakes | 96,000 | 2 | 57 | |
| 1993 | - | 216 | Brakes | 99,426 | 2 | 42 | |
| 1992 | - | 121 | Brakes | 1 | 10 | ||
| 1991 | - | 118 | Brakes | 4 | 16 | ||
| 1990 | - | 11 | Brakes | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 23
Questions about the GMC Jimmy
What years of the GMC Jimmy should you avoid?
2001. It has more than twice the GMC Jimmy's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 100, mostly about lights and electrical.
What is the best year for a used GMC Jimmy?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the GMC Jimmy?
Brakes, with 1,190 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (301) and engine (287).
How many recalls does the GMC Jimmy have?
23 recalls between 1990 and 2004. The 1996 model year has the most, with 6.
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