Structure Problems of GMC Jimmy

GMC Jimmy owners have reported 56 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door hinge (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of GMC Jimmy

The Door problem

Slowly the door has been getting harder and harder to close. Then the door panel started popping off everytime you close the door and now the door wont close all the way. Was told Jimmys are well known for this problem with the door hinges. . .   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

My 1999 GMC Jimmy has been given us problems shutting the drivers and passengers doors. It leaked in the car wash or when raining as the doors did not properly close, and now they didn't close at all.   Read details...

The Body problem

Driver and passenger door will not stay shut while driving, I almost fall out the passenger door while my boyfriend was driving the car from fett's city motor in omaha nebraska when we bought it the door wouldnt shut we have to lift the doors and slim them shut and lock them and that doesnt even   Read details...

The Structure problem

I was attempting to back out of my parking space at my work place parking lot and backed on to my spare tire. The spare tire cable broke due to corrosion. Luckily I was not on the highway going 70 mph and someone behind me run into it.   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

Upper portion of rear hatch, which is spported by two small 'shocks' when open, was shattered and twisted when apparently the two shocks decided to fully extend even though the upper portion was still locked to the rest of the rear hatch - glass shattered all over inside and outside of car.   Read details...




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