1999 GMC Jimmy steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 GMC Jimmy — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle is a 1999 gmc jimmy. It has 65000 miles and I am the original owner and primary driver. The front hubs/bearings have both been replaced in the last 9 months, one at 50,600 miles, and nowone at 65,000 miles. The problem was not fixed by replacing the hub/bearings units. I was told…”
filed Aug 14, 2003
“Vehicle was purchased in 02/01 with 32,195 miles. Within 7000 miles right side upper/lower ball joints and idler arm failed and were replaced. Approximately 2 months later, dealer had to replace the left upper/lower ball joints/ right lower ball joints, and the idler arm again due to being…”
filed Aug 5, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 18 | 7% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 10 | 2% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 GMC Jimmy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.