Is the GMC Jimmy Reliable?
1992–2001 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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GMC Jimmy Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 79 | 3 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2000 | 1 | 149 | 3 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 1999 | 0 | 95 | 3 | — | 69 | Good |
| 1998 | 1 | 196 | 15 | — | 58 | Fair |
| 1997 | 1 | 225 | 27 | — | 55 | Fair |
| 1996 | 1 | 341 | 31 | 2 | 39 | Poor |
| 1995 | 2 | 438 | 43 | — | 50 | Fair |
| 1994 | 1 | 262 | 18 | 1 | 48 | Fair |
| 1993 | 1 | 154 | 11 | 1 | 52 | Fair |
| 1992 | 1 | 74 | 7 | — | 62 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Jimmy Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Jimmy scores 12 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known GMC Jimmy Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 2013 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GMC Jimmy reliable?+
The GMC Jimmy scores 56/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 10 recall campaigns and 2013 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Jimmy is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2001 Jimmy achieved the highest reliability score of 64/100 with 1 recall and 79 complaints.
How many miles does a Jimmy last?+
With consistent maintenance, most GMC Jimmy owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Jimmy will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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