1999 GMC Jimmy Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 1999 GMC Jimmy, 8% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.
“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“Vehicle was purchased in 02/01 with 32,195 miles. Within 7000 miles right side upper/lower ball joints and idler arm failed and were replaced. Approximately 2 months later, dealer had to replace the left upper/lower ball joints/ right lower ball joints, and the idler arm again due to being prematurely worn. Within an additional 11000 miles, dealer had to replace the lower ball joints on both the right and left sides and the idler arm again.”
NHTSA complaint #10032166, filed 2003-08“During yearly inspection mechanic noticed both front lower ball joints were broken. Consumer failed state inspection due to this. Consumer states that the front right pitman arm was gone when he went back for inspection on the second time, consumer is requesting reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #897481, filed 2001-10“While the driving 30-35 MPH inner tie rod and ball joint on the front axle broke, causing the front end of the vehicle to fall. The condition was reported to Gmc. The vehicle will be repaired at owner's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #845098, filed 1999-08“Locking nut on the steering wheel shaft was omitted which caused the steering wheel to fall off, nearly causing a collision. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #841952, filed 1999-07Related service bulletins
- 10032462Aug 1, 2009Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 11 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 18 | 7% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 10 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Jimmy
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 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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