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#BS-2004-GMCJIM-3918

2004 Gmc Jimmy

Based on reports from 3 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

375

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

1 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 24K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/moduleMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering1 (33%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module1 (33%)

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive)1 (33%)

2004 Gmc Jimmy: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2004 Gmc Jimmy, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,508 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 24K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2004 Gmc Jimmy, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) Issues

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2004 Gmc Jimmy, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:transfer case (4 wheel drive)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

04V132000Jun 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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2004 Gmc Jimmy vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

Class avg

375

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Gmc Jimmy: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Gmc Jimmy?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Gmc Jimmy is related to the steering, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2004 Gmc Jimmy reliable?

The 2004 Gmc Jimmy has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2004 Gmc Jimmy problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2004 Gmc Jimmy have any recalls?

Yes, the 2004 Gmc Jimmy has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Gmc Jimmy problems start?

Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 23,508 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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