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1999 GMC Jimmy suspension problems

26 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,400. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
26
of this car's complaints
19%
typical mileage
50,400
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Front: wheel bearing
    10
  • Front: control arm: lower ball joint
    9
  • Front: control arm: upper ball joint
    5
  • Rear
    2
  • Front: hub
    2
  • Front: control arm
    2
  • Front
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Jimmy suspension problems in other years

19911992199319941995199619971998199920002001

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 GMC Jimmy suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 13

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 GMC Jimmy owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 25, 2007 · Suspension · DC

1999 chevrolet jimmy customer wants more info about recall about suspension recall. *cc

Filed Oct 25, 2006 · Brakes, Suspension · 73,000 miles · NY

I was just getting ready to leave the car wash. I pressed the brake padal to put the truck in gear, a second later the padal went to the floor, thought it was air in the line. Tried a few more times then got out of the truck to look for the leak, found (steel line) drivers side rusted. Had truck towed to shop, as I could not drive it. They found heavy rust on all brake lines in the front, the control arms also have heavy rust. Thank god I was not in traffic as I am sure I would have crashed. The shop is replacing all front brake lines and are going to inspect all other lines ie: all brake lines to back, all fuel lines. Parking brake failed as well. How did this truck pass nys inspection? Truck was purchased 3/30/2006 from dealer facility #7096646 a&a used car sales inc. 969 sunrise hwy,brightwaters,ny 11706 nys inspected by station 7099758

Filed Oct 28, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 94,000 miles · IN

There are several recalls out on my model of vehicle in which my vehicle has the same symptoms but when I run a check on the year VIN it comes back with no recalls. How can I make sure that my repairs should be covered under the recalls.

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Suspension · 82,000 miles · KS

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 turned to the left. Thought it was a problem with the alignment, but after I hit a deer, my vehicle was taken in for body repairs and they informed me that the problem was with my hubs and wheel bearings on both sides of the vehicle and that I was very lucky to have hit the deer because my tires would have likely fallen off very soon. I have read many stories on this site almost exactly like mine. Gm needs to do something about this as my car has always been well maintained and there is no reason this should have happened so soon.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · MI

While driving 20 MPH driver heard a loud noise coming from the front. Then noticed that both frontal wheel hubs fell off the wheel. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the hubs needed to be replaced, and replaced them.. However, the problem recurred. *ak the noise was on the front passenger side.

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Suspension · IN

I was driving when the front end started making a weird noise. I thought it was my breaks so I continued for about 500 feet. I noticed my vehicle was not driving properly as I turned a corner. I got out a saw that the front left tire had fallen off and was leaning against the frame. I had the vehicle towed to my mechanic. He said the upper and lower ball joints had disintegrated. He also noted that the same thing was happening on the other side. As a result, he replaced both sides and fixed some damage to the axle that resulted from the tire falling off. He said the parts had been maintained properly (adequate grease) and that they were probably bad from the factory.

Filed Aug 3, 2004 · Suspension · NE

While pulling out of the garage right wheel separated from the axle. Mechanic indicated that upper and lower ball joints broke previous to the accident, consumer heard a grinding noise, and he thought it was the brakes.

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Suspension · OH

Wheel bearings failed at 35000 miles. Almost killed on interstate. Garage stated that they see this all the time and gm refuses to admit any liability.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Body, Electrical · 40,000 miles · MN

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. *jb 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.

Filed Sep 5, 2003 · Suspension · MT

Lower ball joints wear out prematurely.

Questions about the 1999 GMC Jimmy suspension

Does the 1999 GMC Jimmy have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 GMC Jimmy, 19% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1999 GMC Jimmy suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,400 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Jimmy suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Jimmy have bad suspension?

The GMC Jimmy model years with the most suspension complaints are 1997 (54 complaints), 1996 (49 complaints) and 2000 (39 complaints).

Other 1999 GMC Jimmy problems

Transmission 23Brakes 20Fuel system 15Electrical 12Engine 12Lights 11Steering 11Body 10Airbags 9Seats 8Locks 5Seat belts 4Wheels 4Visibility 3Acceleration 2Tires 1

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