Total Complaints
3 filings
GMC JIMMY · model year
2004 GMC JIMMY
3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004GMCJIMMY carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2004 JIMMY is steering with 1 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module (1) and power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive) (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2004 JIMMY. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 |
Recalls (1)
04V13200018/03/2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Recent Complaints
20051220SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS PROBLEM WAS MORE COMMON ON GRAVEL ROADS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE ABS SENSOR. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE BRAKES. THIS CONTINUED TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006 - THE TRANSFER CASE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM
Mileage: 23,508
20051220POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS PROBLEM WAS MORE COMMON ON GRAVEL ROADS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE ABS SENSOR. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE BRAKES. THIS CONTINUED TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006 - THE TRANSFER CASE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM
Mileage: 23,508
20040206STEERING
WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER NOTICED PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO KEEP VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC LANES.*AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2004 GMC JIMMY have?▼
The 2004 GMC JIMMY has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2004 GMC JIMMY?▼
Yes, the 2004 GMC JIMMY has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC JIMMY?▼
The most-complained component for the 2004 GMC JIMMY is STEERING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE and POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE).
Is the 2004 GMC JIMMY safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.