2000 Chevrolet Jimmy Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 7, 2005 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Jimmy years
Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Jimmy. That is the most of any Jimmy model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 43%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Chevrolet Jimmy problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension3
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Interior Lighting1
Steering1
Visibility1 · ~97,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension343%———
Engine and Engine Cooling114%———
Interior Lighting114%———
Steering114%———
Visibility114%97,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 5 complaints
2002: 5200252003: 1200312005: 120051

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Chevrolet Jimmy recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Jimmy.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Front control arm ball joints (RQ02012) — opened Sep 10, 2002, closed Mar 7, 2003, led to recall 01V200000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The consumer would smell anti freeze outside of the vehicle. The consumer believed there was a heater core problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. *jb

Visibility · received Mar 7, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10113536

Consumer states while having vehicle serviced technician noticed both hub assemblies were missing from vehicle. *ak

Suspension · received Jul 14, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10027226

While taking vehicle to have an oil change the coolant lines were leaking. Dealer has been notified. *ak *scc

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 30, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8015073

While driving wheels will shake. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic stated that wheel bearings need to be replaced.*ak

Suspension · received Jul 10, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8013617

Vehicle serviced because front wheels were shaking. Mechanic replaced wheel bearing; however, problem continued to occur. Consumer took vehicle back, and mechanic stated that pitman arm was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced.*ak

Steering · received Jul 10, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8013618

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Jimmy?

Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, interior lighting problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Jimmy?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Chevrolet Jimmy a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jimmy model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.