KnownCarProblems2001 GMC Jimmy Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Jimmy, most often about the lights (17% of complaints, typically around 83,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Jimmy model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2001 GMC Jimmy problems
Lights
17 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, turn signal, hazard flashing warning lights, headlights.
Intermittent issue with the dome lights, they will turn on by themselves while driving and the only way to shut them off is push the dome override button. Alarm system has also gone off by itself with no one near the vehicle or trying to enter the vehicle. The cigarette lighter and the two multipurpose plugs work…
Tl contact owns a 2001 GMC Jimmy. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact detected smoke coming from the steering column. Suddenly, the rear brake light system activated without the brakes being applied. The brake lights remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred intermittently…
Electrical
16 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, alternator/generator/regulator.
On going problem with ignition switch going bad, had two replaced within 36,000 miles and now at the present mileages of 44,000, the problem with hesitation and the dash board lights going out momentary while driving have re-occured again. Dealer and the manufacturer have been notified.
While driving on highway or up hill RPM dropped, and loss of power, service engine light comes on and stays on. Replaced distributor cap and rotor button, helped for one day then happened again.
Brakes
15 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
Front driver side door hinges unsafe design replace them 38 times no kidding. Airbag light has been on not blinking steady on for 5 years. Abs kicks in on dry road when turning sometimes. And yes all new hubs are on it. Other than these things the car is bullet proof and love it.
Dt: the contact states the ABS engaged at low speeds. Causing extended stopping distances during low-speed braking applications. The vehicle has been to a repair shop once for inspection. Although an ABS problem was recognized no repairs were made. The contact experienced this problem for the past year and a half.
Suspension
14 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Severe vibration above 20mph. Cause was premature front wheel hub bearings at 54,000 miles. Replaced wheel hubs at owner expense for $1100.
2 ball joints cost $122.40 2 hub and bearing assembly $904.00 front end alignment $49.95 labor $246.00 tax $70.84 total1401.69 my extended warranty covered all but $50.00 the warranty cost me $1600.00. Work done by stengel bros.inc.whitehall pa.18052. The vehicle was beginning to pull to the right when I first noticed…
Engine
12 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system, engine.
I purchased a used 2001 GMC Jimmy from performance (lemon dealer) pontiac in syracuse n.y.. The vehicle had 36,000 miles on it and 7 months later (purchased 6/03) the engine is shot. It had a leak through either a head gasket or head/block and antifreeze had been leaking into the engine oil. My vehicle now needs…
Service engine light has come on a total of 7 times in 8 weeks (all with in 2 months). I was told by dealer secondary air pump was bad. Part was replaced a number of times. I called gm's customer assistance center. They offered no help other than to call a GMC dealer and have them take a look.
Transmission
11 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle hubs, transfer case (4-wheel drive), clutch assembly.
Abs wheel speed sensor design does not provide an adequate seal with the unitized hub allowing moisture to cause a premature failure of the bearing on a 2001 GMC Jimmy.
2001 GMC Jimmy sle 47k miles automatic transmission already needs to be replaced. I am told that their is a seal that is leaking causing the vehicle to hesitate accelaration in first gear when cold.
Fuel system
8 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Fuel gauge functions erratically. Marks full tank of gas and somewhere in the mid-full point the gauge will read what ever it wants (empty, 1/4, full...etc.).
2001 GMC envoy - gas tank neck leaking at grommet. Gm does not offer a fix. The cost of replacing tank with labor is an absurd $600-$800 dollars. This should be cause for recall of all similar models.
Air bags
7 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: frontal.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. The vehicle flipped over and landed on its roof, and none of the air bags deployed. Ph
The contact owns a 2001 GMC Jimmy. While driving 65 MPH, the brakes failed to respond without warning and the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the entire front end was replaced.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 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."
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 2001 GMC Jimmy
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Jimmy?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (17 complaints, typically around 83,500 miles); electrical (16 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles); brakes (15 complaints, typically around 64,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Jimmy have?
- 3 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 2001 a bad year for the GMC Jimmy?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Jimmy model year since 2000, with 100 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