GMC

Jimmy

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD · model years 1992 to 2004

Includes Jimmy 2WD, Jimmy 4WD and Jimmy AWD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2002. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 190; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 1995. complaints: 499, about 2.6x this model's typical 190; recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the GMC Jimmy
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
1992	6Gas	16.5	$3,775	1	122	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 66%, SEAT BELTS 5%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%
complaints: 122, below this model's typical 286 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 73 of 100, where higher is better.
1993	4Gas	17	$4,100	2	216	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 67%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%
complaints: 216, above this model's typical 190 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 17 complaints reporting a fire: 9 Score: 21 of 100, where higher is better.
1994	4Gas	17	$4,100	2	334	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 67%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%, POWER TRAIN 3%
complaints: 334, about 1.8x this model's typical 190 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 33 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 17 of 100, where higher is better.
1995	4Gas	17	$4,550	6	499	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 36%, VISIBILITY 12%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%
complaints: 499, about 2.6x this model's typical 190 recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 56 complaints reporting a fire: 7 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
1996	5Gas	17	$3,650	6	407	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 34%, VISIBILITY 14%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%
complaints: 407, about 1.7x this model's typical 238 recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 31 complaints reporting a fire: 9 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
1997	5Gas	17	$3,650	4	274	SUSPENSION 14%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14%, VISIBILITY 12%
complaints: 274, above this model's typical 238 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 26 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 16 of 100, where higher is better.
1998	5Gas	16	$3,900	2	238	VISIBILITY 25%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 238, in line with this model's typical 238 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 15 complaints reporting a fire: 3 Score: 55 of 100, where higher is better.
1999	4Gas	16	$3,900	0	137	SUSPENSION 14%, POWER TRAIN 13%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%
complaints: 137, below this model's typical 190 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better.
2000	4Gas	16.5	$3,775	4	211	SUSPENSION 14%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 211, above this model's typical 190 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 33 of 100, where higher is better.
2001	4Gas	15.5	$4,025	3	100	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13%, SUSPENSION 11%
complaints: 100, below this model's typical 190 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 Score: 57 of 100, where higher is better.
2002	4Gas	15.5	$4,025	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 190 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2003	4Gas	15.5	$4,025	1	1	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 100%
complaints: 1, below this model's typical 190 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 90 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	2Gas	15.5	$4,025	1	2	POWER TRAIN 33%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 33%, STEERING 33%
complaints: 2, below this model's typical 95 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 90 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1992: 16.5 to 2004: 15.5

Owner complaints1992: 122 to 2004: 2

How we score each year

We compare each year of the GMC Jimmy to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.