Door Latch problems of the 1999 GMC Jimmy

Three problems related to door latch have been reported for the 1999 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2004

1-normal care and maintenance of this vehicle. 2-the door hinges failed on both front doors, needing expensive replacement. 3-both front hub assemblies failed at 85,000 miles, costing $700. 00plus to repair. Both failures are unacceptable!.

2 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2002

Front upper ball joints breakage causing front wheel to come off and improper aligment-steering, battery problems, front passenger seat recliner handle breakage.

3 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2000

Consumer was traveling about 50mph on the highwayand as she was approaching a gasoline station, she went to pull out of the gasoline parking lot, and driver's side door swung open. Passenger screamed. Consumer lost her purse, and also there was no prior warning that door was open.


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