1999 GMC Jimmy Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 GMC Jimmy, and owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 GMC Jimmy. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 GMC Jimmy have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,419 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 24 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I had a head on a accident which bent the body frame but air bags didn't come out”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 12, 2019 · Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 GMC jimmy. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display the proper fuel level. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mech”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 22, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 GMC Jimmy (Jimmy 2WD, Jimmy 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–15 / 16–21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare GMC Jimmy model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Jimmy model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 5 |
| 1985 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 6 |
| 1986 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 6 |
| 1988 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 15 |
| 1989 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 13 |
| 1990 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 11 |
| 1991 GMC Jimmy | 4 | 118 |
| 1992 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 122 |
| 1993 GMC Jimmy | 2 | 216 |
| 1994 GMC Jimmy | 2 | 334 |
| 1995 GMC Jimmy | 6 | 499 |
| 1996 GMC Jimmy | 6 | 407 |
| 1997 GMC Jimmy | 4 | 274 |
| 1998 GMC Jimmy | 2 | 238 |
| 1999 GMC Jimmy | 0 | 137 |
| 2000 GMC Jimmy | 4 | 211 |
| 2001 GMC Jimmy | 3 | 100 |
| 2003 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 GMC Jimmy | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1999 GMC Jimmy
How do I know if my 1999 GMC Jimmy has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.