1996 GMC Jimmy Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 407 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 1996 GMC Jimmy, 1% of the 407 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“(1)no events leading to failure. (2) dome light quit working when doors are open. Power mirrors quit working. Power seats quit working. I checked the fuse (a 20 amp) and it was burned out. When I replace the fuse it immediately blows the fuse, I've tried multiple 20 amp fuses and all have instantly blown when I try to replace it. I'm not sure if this is a related problem but the rear hatch will also not open by pressing either the button on the dash or the button on the tailgate. (3) haven't had the money to repair the laundry list of problems with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10105661, filed 2005-01, 129,000 miles“The rear left side seat belt will not release from the belt buckle. When pressing the red release button, and the front passenger's seat moves back and forth when pressing on the accelerator or brake.”
NHTSA complaint #816451, filed 1997-09“Rear ended by truck which propelled vehicle into back of camper. Thus a rear end collision, immediately followed by a front end collision. Both front seat backs broke causing the driver and passenger to be violently slammed into the back seat area. The driver (only)air bag did not deploy. The ABS system failed upon application of the brakes, just prior to being rear ended by the tractor trailer truck which weighed 77,000 pounds and was going approximately 75mph. The truck driver admitted to the police that he never sloed down or applied his brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #717085, filed 2000-01Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 18% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
| 1984 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Jimmy
183 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
70 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC Jimmy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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