1999 GMC Jimmy: common problems and reliability
163 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about suspension. No recalls.
Should I buy a 1999 Jimmy?The 1999 GMC Jimmy has 163 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and power train.
Safety record for the 1999 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1999 GMC Jimmy vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1999 a good year for the Jimmy?
Across the 6 Jimmy model years we track, complaint volume runs from 110 (2001) to 508 (1996). With 163 complaints, the 1999 Jimmy sits below the model's median of 260.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, characterized by widespread reports of poor build quality, unreliable components, and frequent mechanical failures.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Jimmy. See the full Jimmy owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Jimmy listings typically run $8,270–$27,445 across 1983 to 2001 model years.
Other Jimmy model years
Compare every Jimmy year side by side to see how 1999 ranks against the rest.
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