1999 GMC Jimmy Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 11%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 GMC Jimmy, 11% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought my 1999 Gmc Jimmy when I was 16, I loved it 4x4 but the transfer case locked up and the engine light came on causing the thing not to read how much gas I have and not allowing it to pass inspection. Yes its old but it shouldn't of made the e-vap system do that and the problem is when it dose do this your wasting gas like crazy causing you to run out of gas in danger spots while driving. Recall the 1999 Gmc Jimmy for the e-vap system. Cost to repair by owner used $499.00 new $699.00 with out labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10444022, filed 2012-01, 160,000 miles“Living near a salt mine ohio uses salt like crazy I'm fortunate that I do all the work myself rotten brake lines fuel lines that's what happens in the snow belt rot my Jimmy is mechanically sound with 190000 miles drive it almost 200 miles a day to and from work unfortunately it will rot to pieces before it dies and I don't think I should have to accept this need to find other ways to get ride of ice on roads in ohio or different alloys to make lines with. A lot of mechanics in the south won't or don't know how to work on corroded parts or some even charge a higher rate.”
NHTSA complaint #10556786, filed 2013-12, 125,000 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“When under one quarter (1/4) of a tank of fuel the vehicle would stall while decelerating (read: hard braking, braking before a turn) without warning, disabling all powered controls including power steering and power braking. Issue would occasionally resolve itself and then come back at random intervals.”
NHTSA complaint #10611021, filed 2014-07, 170,000 miles“Dt: the contact states this is the fourth fuel pump that he put on the vehicle. The dealership repaired two of the fuel pumps, and the contact repaired the third one himself. At this point, the vehicle will not start. He contacted manufacturer ,and they offered no free remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #10142618, filed 2005-11, 48,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This 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…
- 10114443Feb 27, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inaccurate fuel gauge. Technician should drive the vehicle to…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10026704Aug 1, 2008Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 8% |
| 2000 | 25 | 12% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 18 | 7% |
| 1996 | 20 | 5% |
| 1995 | 34 | 7% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Jimmy
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectrical system
12 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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