2000 GMC Jimmy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Jimmy years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Jimmy. That ranks 5th out of 10 Jimmy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (39 complaints, 18%), typically at around 58,321 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 211owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 GMC Jimmy problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 39 | 18% | 58,321 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 15% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 29 | 14% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 12% | 56,624 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 9% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 8% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 13 | 6% | 88,171 | — | — |
| Equipment | 10 | 5% | 53,996 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 4% | 48,242 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 8 | 4% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 4% | 66,991 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 3% | 53,250 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% | 60,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 1% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 107,913 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 144,194 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 219,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 GMC Jimmy recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
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).
Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch; exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
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.
Seat belts
Problem: 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."
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: 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."
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.
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
- Hazard light switch failure (RQ08001) — opened Feb 28, 2008, closed Jul 9, 2008, led to recall 08V231000.
- Loss of stop lamp illumination (PE01032) — opened Sep 6, 2001, closed Dec 20, 2001, led to recall 01V364000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
[XXX] Steering wheel started bumping then heard noise from passenger side front. Started losing control of vehicle. Made it to the shoulder. Inspected tire, tire failure tread had separated from cord. Changed to spare tire which was bald. However tread from failed tire had bent metal wheel well and…
I was just driving down the street and my door flew open.
The engine shuts off while you are driving.. Amp meter needle drops to zero. And the engine shuts off. We have replaced battery, and alternator twice.dealership can"t fix it. It is dangerous to drive but it is all we have.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc jimmy. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to complete a turn while utilizing the turn signals, the contact heard an abnormal noise after the turn would be completed although the turn signal was still engaged. The contact stated…
Won't start. *tr
Other GMC Jimmy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Jimmy | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Jimmy | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Jimmy | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Jimmy | 100 | 3 |
| 2000 | 211 | 4 |
| 1999 Jimmy | 137 | 0 |
| 1998 Jimmy | 238 | 2 |
| 1997 Jimmy | 274 | 4 |
| 1996 Jimmy | 407 | 6 |
| 1995 Jimmy | 499 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Jimmy?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 39 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Jimmy?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 GMC 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 about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.