2001 GMC Jimmy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Jimmy years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Jimmy. That ranks 7th out of 10 Jimmy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 16%), typically at around 49,500 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 10 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 100owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 16% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 16% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 14% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 11% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 10% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 9% | 46,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% | 63,853 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | 73,303 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 3% | 82,750 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 42,188 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 120,755 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 27,140 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 302,900 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Jimmy recalls (3)
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.
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.
Driver and Passenger door will not stay shut while driving, I almost fall out the passenger door while my boyfriend was driving the car from Fett's city motor in omaha nebraska when we bought it the door wouldnt shut we have to lift the doors and slim them shut and lock them and that doesnt even…
The contact owns a 2001 GMC Jimmy. The contact stated that while at a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle turned off independently. The contact stated that he had to depress the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal at the same time to keep the vehicle running. The vehicle was…
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.
Tl* 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…
Brake failure while driving, vehicle was in motion. Brake line corrosion caused front brakes to fail on 11/30/2015 no accident resulted from the failure.
Other GMC Jimmy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Jimmy | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Jimmy | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Jimmy | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 100 | 3 |
| 2000 Jimmy | 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 2001 GMC Jimmy?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Jimmy?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.