1999 GMC Jimmy Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 GMC Jimmy, 9% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.
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.
“Upon starting the vehicle the key would not return from the start position to the run position in the ignition. This LED to the starter trying to start the engine continuously with the engine already running until I put the shifter in the drive or reverse position. The engine would not turn off until I took out the fuse for the fuel pump. The starter would not disengage until I took out the fuse for the starter. These fuses are located in the engine compartment. This had to be done with the vehicle in drive and with the parking brakes on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10233239, filed 2008-07, 137,000 miles“I purchased a 1999 Gmc Jimmy for my daughter. All through the warranty period, there have been problems that still have not been fixed.the brakes have never worked properly, parts inside the vehicle have fallen off, the antenna has fallen off,the electrical system (heating and cooling) has not worked properly,the outside mirrors and windows have not worked properly,the electrical system has buzzed when the radio is on, there has always been a banging noise underneath the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10030767, filed 2003-08, 543 miles“Starting from january 13, 2007 ,everytime I turn the ignition off the key cannot be removed from the ignition switch. I have had to jiggle the key, and wait several minutes before the key can be removed. After researching this problem on the internet, I found many others are having/had this problem. Many ways to fix this problem were posted. Finally I found one that works for my truck. At least for now it does. I had to remove a plastic cap under the switch on the steering column, and insert an ink pen pushing against something to get the key to released. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189170, filed 2007-04, 106,000 miles“Front upper ball joints breakage causing front wheel to come off and improper aligment-steering, battery problems, front passenger seat recliner handle breakage.”
NHTSA complaint #10008048, filed 2003-02, 42,000 miles“The gas gauge was constantly on full. The tank may be empty but the gauge read full. The dealer stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Please describe further. Consumer made numerous repairs on driver's door due to door falling off and water leaking during rain; in addition, front wheel bearing was replaced at 36,676 miles and 43,545 miles on the left and right respectively. Also, repairs on driver's seat recliner. Consumer also discovered rust on the rear hatch, and problems encountered with the heating and cooling system. Electrical problem can't be found on headlights and dash.”
NHTSA complaint #10055279, filed 2004-04, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10027804Nov 1, 2008General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
- 10018585Jan 6, 2006Fuel and temperature gauge inoperative, low fuel and battery light on, prndl inoperative.
- 10017165Oct 27, 2005Instrument panel cluster interior and/or head lamps flicker.
- 10013530Apr 21, 2005Interior lights inoperative after bcm replacement b2618 diagnostic trouble code.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16 | 16% |
| 2000 | 20 | 9% |
| 1999 | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 14% |
| 1997 | 28 | 10% |
| 1996 | 25 | 6% |
| 1995 | 27 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 7 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 15% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Jimmy
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 GMC Jimmy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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