KnownCarProblems2000 GMC Jimmy Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Jimmy, most often about the suspension (19% of complaints, typically around 58,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Jimmy model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2000 GMC Jimmy problems
Suspension
39 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
At 50,000 miles, both front wheel bearings had to be replaced, as the vehicle was pulling off the road as it was being driven. I was told that they wore because of no grease. Now at 61,000 miles, the intake manifold gasket is leaking, and the oil lines are also leaking. The dealership estimated repair costs at well…
While having the front end aligned mechanic noticed the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. Consumer was reimbursed for the work performed. Then, on 01/06/2005, while driving the vehicle and turning a corner, consumer thought vehicle sustained a flat. Got out, and saw that the right front tire was turned under…
Brakes
37 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock, conventional.
On wednesday june 23, 2004, I went to red holman pontiac to replace a hub and bearing assembly on the front left wheel of my GMC Jimmy 2000. A grinding and metallic noise was coming from the front of the vehicle and I had to have done at the dealer. Two years ago, this same hub and bearing assembly was replaced at…
1st 3 time now my check engine light went on for the samr thing secondary air injector system malfunction.it was just a bad sensor its still doing it.they want 140. Just for parts to fix it. 2nd I spent about 1000.00 to fix frount brakes rotors pads andwheel berrings.the owner of the garage said that he fixed about 50…
Transmission
29 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle hubs, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Loud humming sounds, and front wheels lock up when brakes applied. Both left and right side hub bearings failed. Both hub bearing kits were replaced by the dealer at a cost of almost $1100.00. This vehicle had just turned 70,000 miles and has never been off roading.
1st 3 time now my check engine light went on for the samr thing secondary air injector system malfunction.it was just a bad sensor its still doing it.they want 140. Just for parts to fix it. 2nd I spent about 1000.00 to fix frount brakes rotors pads andwheel berrings.the owner of the garage said that he fixed about 50…
Engine
27 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 61,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
At 50,000 miles, both front wheel bearings had to be replaced, as the vehicle was pulling off the road as it was being driven. I was told that they wore because of no grease. Now at 61,000 miles, the intake manifold gasket is leaking, and the oil lines are also leaking. The dealership estimated repair costs at well…
Noticed a unusual odor coming from the engine area in late december, 2008. We took our Jimmy in for routine service (1/21/2009) it was recommended that the engine oil cooler lines were leaking and need to be replaced. We found out that the oil was dripping on the exhaust system causing the unusual odor. This could…
Fuel system
25 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
Gas gauge does not work. States full when vehicle is empty and then drops to empty after you run out of gas. I have to use my odometer to track how many miles I have driven to know when to fill tank again.
Tl contact owns 2000 GMC Jimmy. The stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly shut off because no fuel was being pumped in. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the fuel pump was defective. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Electrical
20 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, alternator/generator/regulator.
Shop > vehicle resources > vehicle ownership > vehicle recall search recall information is provided "as is" from the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA). Recall notices for 2000, GMC Jimmy year: 2000 vehicle make: GMC vehicle model: Jimmy NHTSA campaign number : 01v364000 summary: vehicle…
The entire car is defective, though it does not state it is a lemon. I purchased it used. I have replaced many major parts that are not considered routine maintenance, such a driver's door hinges and bearings, hood release cable, steering arm (twice) hubs (twice) the wiring system is faulty. I have gone through 4…
Lights
17 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 107,000 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, turn signal, hazard flashing warning lights, headlights.
Pulled over to side of highway (raining) and engaged the hazard signal briefly and disengaged and directional signal and brake lights failed to operate. Mechanic changed all bulbs that were burn out. Hazard lights and braking lights are still not operational.
Shop > vehicle resources > vehicle ownership > vehicle recall search recall information is provided "as is" from the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA). Recall notices for 2000, GMC Jimmy year: 2000 vehicle make: GMC vehicle model: Jimmy NHTSA campaign number : 01v364000 summary: vehicle…
Body and structure
13 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 GMC envoy diamond edition which he bought new with major guard protection. Currently has 40,000 miles on it, and two years left on my major guard insurance. A safety problem surfaced. The top hinges on the two front doors cracked , causing doors to open while driving down the highway. The…
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...
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 GMC Jimmy recalls
Lights: switch
Risk: The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. The recall began on june 17, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> . Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01v364).
Full defect summary
General motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 chevrolet blazer, my 2000-2001 gmc jimmy, and my 2000 oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.
Lights: switch
Risk: The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. Owner notification will be conducted in two phases. The first phase began april 15, 2002, with mailings to owners of 2000 and early 2001 vehicles. The second mailing phase will be to remaining 2001 and 2002 vehicles. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.
Seat belts
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: If this occurred, the seating seal could be broken during vehicle assembly, or from early road inputs or brake fluid cycling, and a leak could occur increasing the brake stopping distance.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: s -trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive. These vehicles may have had the right-hand antilock brake system (ABS) module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts tightened without seating the pipe-flared-ends enough to withstand normal assembly and vehicle inputs without partially unseating. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic service brake normal, emergency, and park braking performance."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hazard light switch failure
Summary
On november 30, 2001, general motors (gm) conducted safety recall 01v-364 for the subject vehicles built between september 16, 1999 and august 28, 2001 to remedy a defective hazard switch that would cause a loss of hazard and stop lamp illumination.the hazard switch is contained within the vehicle multifunction switch.odi opened this investigation based on reports that some consumers were not notified of the original recall or that they had repairs done under 01v-364 but experienced subsequent multifunction switch failures.the multifunction switch supports the operation of cruise control, windshield wipers, exterior lighting and turn signals in addition to hazard and stop lamps. On may 21, 2
Loss of stop lamp illumination
Questions about the 2000 GMC Jimmy
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Jimmy?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (39 complaints, typically around 58,500 miles); brakes (37 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); transmission (29 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Jimmy have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2008 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the GMC Jimmy?
- It is the most complained-about Jimmy model year since 2000, with 211 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other GMC Jimmy years
- 2000
- 2001