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2003 GMC Jimmy problems

The most common problem on the 2003 GMC Jimmy is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical Jimmy model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
369
Worst area
Brakes
Fuel economy
15-17mpg

The worst 2003 GMC Jimmy problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1

Recalls 1

Equipment: other: labelsReported March 18, 2004 · 183,922 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk
Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on june 4, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 04V132000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2003 GMC Jimmy 369

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 369 bulletins for the 2003 GMC Jimmy

2003 GMC Jimmy fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.3L 6‑cylRWD14-1520-2116-17
4.3L 6‑cyl4WD13-141815

What 2003 GMC Jimmy owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 10, 2003 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · PA

While driving and depressing the brakes brake pedal is delayed which results in extended stopping distance.

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Questions about the 2003 GMC Jimmy

Is the 2003 GMC Jimmy reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 GMC Jimmy, fewer than a typical Jimmy model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 GMC Jimmy?

Brakes, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Jimmy have?

1 recall, covering equipment.

What year does the GMC Jimmy have bad brakes?

The GMC Jimmy model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (263 complaints), 1995 (243 complaints) and 1996 (183 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2003 GMC Jimmy get?

Official estimates for the 2003 GMC Jimmy range from 15 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 14-15 city and 20-21 highway.

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