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GMC Jimmy recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns and 1,869 owner complaints for the GMC Jimmy, covering model years 1995 to 2004. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (499), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 18 recall campaigns on file
  • 1,869 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 9 model years with data (1995–2004)
  • most complaints: 1995 (499 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (542 complaints)
  • latest recall 08V231000 (reported May 21, 2008)
  • 211 complaints reporting a crash (11.3%)
  • 29 complaints reporting a fire (1.6%)
  • 107 complaints reporting an injury (5.7%)
  • 3 complaints reporting a death (0.2%)

GMC Jimmy complaints by model year

9 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 499 of 1,869, or 26.7%. Next come 1996 (407) and 1997 (274). The fewest are for 2003, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
GMC Jimmy owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2004Column chart of 1,869 complaints across 10 model years. The highest is 1995 with 499. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 499 complaints49919951996: 407 complaints40719961997: 274 complaints27419971998: 238 complaints23819981999: 137 complaints13719992000: 211 complaints21120002001: 100 complaints10020012002: 0 complaints20022003: 1 complaint120032004: 2 complaints22004
GMC Jimmy complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
GMC Jimmy complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995499757380
1996407549182
1997274235181
1998238183120
199913715170
200021115470
200110011070
200310000
200420000
All model years1,869211291073

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported GMC Jimmy components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 542 complaints (29.0% of all 1,869), followed by Visibility (285) and Engine and Engine Cooling (234).

Components named most often in GMC Jimmy complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in GMC Jimmy complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic54229.0%
Visibility28515.2%
Engine and Engine Cooling23412.5%
Suspension22612.1%
Power Train18610.0%
Electrical System1618.6%
Air Bags1075.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline975.2%
Steering764.1%
Exterior Lighting744.0%
Structure653.5%
Vehicle Speed Control482.6%
Equipment432.3%
Unknown or Other432.3%
Seats412.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

GMC Jimmy recalls

18 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Jimmy, newest first. The 18 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2004. The 1995 and 1996 model years appear in the most campaigns (6 each).

  • 18 recall campaigns
GMC Jimmy recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 6 campaigns1996: 6 campaigns1997: 4 campaigns1998: 2 campaigns1999: no campaigns
2000: 4 campaigns2001: 3 campaigns2002: no campaigns2003: 1 campaign2004: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 08V231000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2000–2001

    General Motors is recalling 5,862 MY 2000-2002 Chevrolet Blazer, MY 2000-2001 GMC Jimmy, and MY 2000 oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.

    Consequence:
    The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. The recall began on June 17, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com. Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01V364).

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 04V132000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2003–2004

    Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "occupant crash protection."

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 03V159000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Model year 1996

    On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on June 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 03V117000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

    Model year 1997

    Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. Sustained loads of sufficient magnitude and duration on the belt in severe crashes could fully deploy the buckle energy-absorbing loop, introducing a total of 10 additional inches of webbing into the seat belt system. The free falling latch plate used in this system may allow webbing to dynamically distribute between the lap and shoulder belt as the driver's position changes during a multiple rollover event.

    Consequence:
    If the energy-absorbing loop fully deploys in a severe multiple rollover crash, it is possible that a belted driver may experience partial or even complete ejection from the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the energy-absorbing seat belt assemblies with one that does not have the energy-absorbing loop. Owner notification began on August 8, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 03V093000

    Reported

    Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior

    Model year 1997

    Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

    Consequence:
    If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on April 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 01V364000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights › Switch; Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.

    Consequence:
    The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. Owner notification will be conducted in two phases. The first phase began April 15, 2002, with mailings to owners of 2000 and early 2001 vehicles. The second mailing phase will be to remaining 2001 and 2002 vehicles. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 01V200000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

    Model years 1996–1997

    On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, and in the District of Columbia. Failure of an upper control arm ball joint assembly could occur due to corrosion.

    Consequence:
    This can result in impaired steering or steering loss, or a partial or complete collapse of the front suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace both upper ball joints. Owner notification began September 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 00V228003

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with TRW seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 99V220000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: s -trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive. These vehicles may have had the right-hand antilock brake system (ABS) module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts tightened without seating the pipe-flared-ends enough to withstand normal assembly and vehicle inputs without partially unseating. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 105, "hydraulic service brake normal, emergency, and park braking performance."

    Consequence:
    If this occurred, the seating seal could be broken during vehicle assembly, or from early road inputs or brake fluid cycling, and a leak could occur increasing the brake stopping distance.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 99V193000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Model years 1995–1996

    Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from September 1989 through August 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.

    Consequence:
    If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace or repair the 4-WHEEL/2-wheel drive switch.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

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  1. NHTSA campaign 98V150001

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Model years 1995–1996

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.

    Consequence:
    This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 98V053000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. One or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand lower control arm are under torqued. This can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequent break resulting in separation of the lower control arm from the frame.

    Consequence:
    This condition can result in a loss of vehicle control.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 97V218000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.

    Consequence:
    Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 97V096001

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model years 1996–1997

    Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.

    Consequence:
    If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 96V234000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model years 1995–1996

    Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage. This leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by FMVSS 301, "fuel system integrity."

    Consequence:
    If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 95V180000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan

    Model year 1995

    Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider.

    Consequence:
    If this occurred while the hood was open, a person working under the hood of the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struck by the fan blade and injured.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the fan with a newer fan having thicker-headed rivets.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 95V080000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

    Model year 1995

    The upper ball joint nuts were under-torqued resulting in improper seating in the steering knuckle.

    Consequence:
    This condition can cause the ball joint stud to loosen, and fracture resulting in a loss of steering control.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will retorque the upper ball joint nut on both sides of the vehicle to the correct torque values.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 94V242000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages

    Model year 1995

    The brake pedal pivot bolt was started in the weld nut, but was not torqued correctly causing the bolt to disengage from the weld nut.

    Consequence:
    This condition can result in a total loss of brakingcapability.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect for hand-started brake pedal bolts and torque them to correct specifications.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

GMC Jimmy questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the GMC Jimmy have?

NHTSA lists 18 vehicle recall campaigns for the GMC Jimmy, covering model years 1995 to 2004. The most recent, 08V231000, was reported on May 21, 2008 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 1995 and 1996 model years are covered by the most campaigns (6 each).

Which GMC Jimmy model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 499 of the 1,869 complaints in NHTSA’s file (26.7%). The next are 1996 (407) and 1997 (274). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common GMC Jimmy complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 542 complaints, or 29.0% of all 1,869. Visibility (285) and Engine and Engine Cooling (234) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my GMC Jimmy?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a GMC dealer.

How many GMC Jimmy complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1,869 complaints, 211 report a crash, 29 a fire, 107 at least one injury and 3 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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  • GMC Terrain 2010–2026 · 22 recalls · 3,110 complaints
  • GMC Envoy 1995–2009 · 27 recalls · 2,459 complaints
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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.