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2000 GMC Jimmy Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Jimmy, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

46
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THIS HAPPENS A LOT. I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF MY SISTER'S DRIVEWAY AND WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES THERE WAS A CRUNCHING FEELING UNDER MY FOOT ALONG WITH A WEIRD SOUND LIKE, "DOING" AT THE END. I COULD NOT STOP FAST ENOUGH AND RAN INTO HER BROTHER IN LAWS HITCH ON HIS TRUCK WITH MY RIGHT REAR CORNER BUMPER COVER. (IF THAT'S WHAT IT'S CALLED? MAYBE FASCIA?) IT DIDN'T HURT HIS TRUCK AT ALL, BUT IT SURE BUSTED UP THAT CORNER PIECE REAL GOOD ON MY JIMMY. IT'S BEEN SCARY A FEW TIMES SINCE! I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES BLED, AND NEW BRAKE PADS INSTALLED, AND IT'S STILL DOING IT! ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME. WHEN IT'S OFF IS WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. SO I GET A LITTLE PANICKY WHEN THAT LIGHT GOES OFF, ALTHOUGH I'M PRETTY SURE IT SHOULDN'T BE ON TO BEGIN WITH? I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO ABOUT THIS EXCEPT TO CONTACT SOMEONE ABOUT IT. I READ SOMEWHERE THAT THIS ABS ISSUES IS FROM A PROBLEM WITH A SENSOR SOMETHING OR OTHER GETS CORRODED AND HAS BEEN RECALLED. IS THIS TRUE? P.S. I HAVE NOTICED THE ABS LIGHT GOES OFF WHEN IT'S RAINY, SOMETIMES WHEN IT'S SNOWY, AND USUALLY WHEN YOU FIRST GET IN THE VEHICLE TO GO SOMEWHERE, IF THAT HELPS. *JS

NHTSA ID 10681830 · filed Feb 6, 2015

MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR AND THE RED BRAKES WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. SHE PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RETURNED TO THE HOUSE AND CANCELLED HER SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. LATER, AFTER I ARRIVED HOME I INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF LEAKING ABOVE THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. I JACKED UP THE CAR, REMOVED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND A RUBBER SHIELD BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL AND BODY. MORE EVIDENCE OF A LEAK WAS PRESENT. I STARTED THE CAR, PUMPED THE BRAKES TWICE, TURNED OFF THE CAR AND REINSPECTED THE AREA. THE METAL BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ALONG THE TOP OF THE FRAME RAIL HAD A LEAK WHERE IT 90S TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE AXLE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10513498 · filed May 25, 2013
All 46 reports naming brakes

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

39
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 GMC JIMMY MY LEFT SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE. LUCKILY I HAD JUST CAME OUT OF A SHARP CORNER AND MY SPEED WAS ONLY ABOUT 25 MPH. A CAR HAD JUST PASSED IN THE OTHER DIRECTION WHEN MY VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT, HALFWAY INTO THE OTHER LANE BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET CONTROL OF IT. UPON INSPECTION, THE TIRE WAS LEANING INWARD AND MY BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERED. I HAD TO USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. *TR

NHTSA ID 10487301 · filed Dec 4, 2012

STARTED OUT WITH A WOBBLE ON THE TIRE THEN MY BALL JOINTS UPPER AND LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT ALONG WITH MY TIE RODS INNER AND OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT MY LEFT BALL BARRING HUB WAS REPLACED ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT ALSO I STILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE STABILIZING FRONT BAR WHICH I WILL BE PURCHASING THIS WEEK OF SEPT 1ST. THIS ALL HAPPENED JUST THESE PAST TWO WEEKS AND NOW I AM FORCED TO PURCHASE 4 TIRES THAT I CANNOT AFFORD AFTER SPENDING ALL THAT MONEY TO FIX THE FRONT END. PLEASE HELP ME. I DID NOT HAVE ANY ACCIDENTS THAT IS JUST FROM DRIVING TO WORK AND FOR PLEASURE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10422987 · filed Sep 2, 2011
All 39 reports naming suspension

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

27
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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.

NHTSA ID 11016525 · filed Aug 21, 2017

THE CAR WAS RUNNING ON SOUTH HI 35, BEFORE ARRIVE TO 51TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS. IT WAS FRIDAY, AROUND 10:30, WE WERE IN THE MIDDLE LANE GOING TO A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT, WHEN THE CAR STOP WORKING, THE ENGINE WENT OFF. WE WERE TWO IN THE CAR, AND WE WERE SCARE. THANKS GOD WAS IN THE MORNING, NOT RUSH HOUR, BUT HI 35 IS ALWAYS BUSY. WE WERE LUCKY AND FOUND AN SPACE BETWEEN THE CARS. WE JUST PARK THE CAR CLOSE THE EXIT TO GO TO 51TH, BUT THE SAFETY TRUCK WHICH HELP ON HI 35, PARKED BEHIND US, SO IT PROTECTED US UNTIL THE TOW TRUCK CAME FOR US, ONE AND A HALF HOUR LATER. *TR

NHTSA ID 10621477 · filed Aug 11, 2014
All 27 reports naming engine

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

25
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

GMC JIMMY 2000 FUEL GAUGE NOT READING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL . THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM. RUNNING OUT OF GAS IS A BIG PROBLEM IF YOU DON'T TRACK MILEAGE. VERY UNSAFE AS ONE COULD BE STRANDED . *TR

NHTSA ID 10500109 · filed Feb 26, 2013

TL *THE 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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000.

NHTSA ID 10374673 · filed Jan 4, 2011
All 25 reports naming fuel system

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

19
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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.

NHTSA ID 11016525 · filed Aug 21, 2017

WON'T START. *TR

NHTSA ID 10694194 · filed Mar 13, 2015
All 19 reports naming electrical

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

18
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I HAVE A 2000 GMC JIMMY 4WD. IT HAS A HD TOWING PACKAGE. AT 84,300 MILES MY 4LE60 TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE SUN GEAR WENT BAD. THE SUN GEAR IS THE MAIN GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE NEVER RACED THE TRUCK, OR TOWED A TRAILER, OR WENT 4-WHEELING WITH IT. I PAID 1,400 DOLLARS TO HAVE IT REBUILT. BY LOOKING ONLINE IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE TO THIS TRANSMISSION. WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE? *JB

NHTSA ID 10178644 · filed Jan 13, 2007

FIRST THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND I HAD TO HAVE IT REBUILT...THEN, I HAD TO REPLACE A BALL JOINT...NOW THE OTHER ONE HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC SAYS IT IS TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THESE REPAIRS ARE NOT CHEAP AND PREMATURE! PRIOR TO HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT I HAD IT PUT ON THE MACHINE AND IT SENT OUT SEVERAL DIFFERENT CODES THAT HAD TO BE CORRECTED...NEVERTHELESS, WE STILL HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION...ALSO, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE GETS STUCK PERIODICALLY. *NM

NHTSA ID 10171396 · filed Oct 20, 2006
All 18 reports naming transmission

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THIS HAPPENS A LOT. I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF MY SISTER'S DRIVEWAY AND WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES THERE WAS A CRUNCHING FEELING UNDER MY FOOT ALONG WITH A WEIRD SOUND LIKE, "DOING" AT THE END. I COULD NOT STOP FAST ENOUGH AND RAN INTO HER BROTHER IN LAWS HITCH ON HIS TRUCK WITH MY RIGHT REAR CORNER BUMPER COVER. (IF THAT'S WHAT IT'S CALLED? MAYBE FASCIA?) IT DIDN'T HURT HIS TRUCK AT ALL, BUT IT SURE BUSTED UP THAT CORNER PIECE REAL GOOD ON MY JIMMY. IT'S BEEN SCARY A FEW TIMES SINCE! I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES BLED, AND NEW BRAKE PADS INSTALLED, AND IT'S STILL DOING IT! ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME. WHEN IT'S OFF IS WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. SO I GET A LITTLE PANICKY WHEN THAT LIGHT GOES OFF, ALTHOUGH I'M PRETTY SURE IT SHOULDN'T BE ON TO BEGIN WITH? I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO ABOUT THIS EXCEPT TO CONTACT SOMEONE ABOUT IT. I READ SOMEWHERE THAT THIS ABS ISSUES IS FROM A PROBLEM WITH A SENSOR SOMETHING OR OTHER GETS CORRODED AND HAS BEEN RECALLED. IS THIS TRUE? P.S. I HAVE NOTICED THE ABS LIGHT GOES OFF WHEN IT'S RAINY, SOMETIMES WHEN IT'S SNOWY, AND USUALLY WHEN YOU FIRST GET IN THE VEHICLE TO GO SOMEWHERE, IF THAT HELPS. *JS

NHTSA ID 10681830 · filed Feb 6, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC JIMMY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LATCH, FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR DURING COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,342 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133,000.

NHTSA ID 10573083 · filed Mar 18, 2014
All 13 reports naming body & structure

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

12
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

[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 was rubbing on spare. Made it to Mr Tire. Had wheel well bent back and new tire installed. We could have been severely injured, killed or crashed into another vehicle, hurting or killing them. My daughter and grandson were in vehicle with me. No ins claim filed. No police report. Mr Tire did not inspect failed tire as I had changed to the spare I still have the failed tire. I plan to take the tire back to Walmart where it was purchased and installed. However I do not want another uniroyal tire. If someone needs to inspect the tire please let me know so I don't return it. No warning. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID 11594332 · filed Jun 14, 2024

STARTED OUT WITH A WOBBLE ON THE TIRE THEN MY BALL JOINTS UPPER AND LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT ALONG WITH MY TIE RODS INNER AND OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT MY LEFT BALL BARRING HUB WAS REPLACED ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT ALSO I STILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE STABILIZING FRONT BAR WHICH I WILL BE PURCHASING THIS WEEK OF SEPT 1ST. THIS ALL HAPPENED JUST THESE PAST TWO WEEKS AND NOW I AM FORCED TO PURCHASE 4 TIRES THAT I CANNOT AFFORD AFTER SPENDING ALL THAT MONEY TO FIX THE FRONT END. PLEASE HELP ME. I DID NOT HAVE ANY ACCIDENTS THAT IS JUST FROM DRIVING TO WORK AND FOR PLEASURE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10422987 · filed Sep 2, 2011
All 12 reports naming tires & wheels

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

12
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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... *TR

NHTSA ID 10313644 · filed Feb 24, 2010

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 ALTERNATORS IN UNDER 2 1/2 YEARS. *JB

NHTSA ID 10186255 · filed Mar 27, 2007
All 12 reports naming interior & seats

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

12
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 THAT HE WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLES MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V231000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID 10811917 · filed Dec 23, 2015

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND MY HEADLIGHTS (WHICH ARE AUTOMATIC TYPE USING A LIGHT SENSOR) WENT OUT FOR A FEW SECONDS WITHOUT ME DOING ANYTHING. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THEY CAME BACK ON. THEY DID IT A 2ND TIME FOR A SHORTER TIME PERIOD ON THE SAME DRIVE AND HAVE FLASHED OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS TEMPORARILY ON A FEW NIGHTS SINCE THEN. THE INTERIOR DASH/SWITCH LIGHTING INSIDE THE CAR DOES NOT GO OUT, JUST THE HEADLAMPS. *TR

NHTSA ID 10649064 · filed Oct 21, 2014
All 12 reports naming exterior lighting

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 GMC JIMMY MY GIRLFRIEND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. SHE CAME AROUND A CORNER AND HAD TO COME TO A QUICK STOP, WHEN SHE HIT THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND SHE HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. AFTER THE INCIDENT I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC, AND HE FOUND THE STEM THAT COMES OFF THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD BROKEN OFF. HE CONTACTED THE NHTSA AND THE AGENT AGREED WITH HIM THAT THIS PART SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKE OFF. MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED SEVERELY AND IF THIS PART DID NOT BREAK AND THE PARTS WORKED CORRECTLY THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED. *TR

NHTSA ID 10249613 · filed Nov 23, 2008

2000 GMC JIMMY HAS HAD 4 FUEL PUMPS IN LAST YEAR AND A HALF JUST STOPPING WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND 2 TRANSMISSIONS SAME AS FUEL PUMPS STOPPING WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. WIRING HARNESS VERY BRITTLE. *NM

NHTSA ID 10152754 · filed Mar 15, 2006
All 10 reports naming other / unspecified

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE SEEN THREADS OF SMOKE ON 3 OR 4 OCCASIONS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES OUT AFTER A MINUTE AND COMES ON AGAIN REPEATEDLY. *TR

NHTSA ID 10511284 · filed May 9, 2013

WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS COLLIDED INTO THE REAR BUMPER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE . UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED. *AK

NHTSA ID 10099405 · filed Nov 4, 2004
All 9 reports naming airbags

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 GMC JIMMY MY LEFT SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE. LUCKILY I HAD JUST CAME OUT OF A SHARP CORNER AND MY SPEED WAS ONLY ABOUT 25 MPH. A CAR HAD JUST PASSED IN THE OTHER DIRECTION WHEN MY VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT, HALFWAY INTO THE OTHER LANE BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET CONTROL OF IT. UPON INSPECTION, THE TIRE WAS LEANING INWARD AND MY BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERED. I HAD TO USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. *TR

NHTSA ID 10487301 · filed Dec 4, 2012

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 ALTERNATORS IN UNDER 2 1/2 YEARS. *JB

NHTSA ID 10186255 · filed Mar 27, 2007
All 9 reports naming steering

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND MY HEADLIGHTS (WHICH ARE AUTOMATIC TYPE USING A LIGHT SENSOR) WENT OUT FOR A FEW SECONDS WITHOUT ME DOING ANYTHING. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THEY CAME BACK ON. THEY DID IT A 2ND TIME FOR A SHORTER TIME PERIOD ON THE SAME DRIVE AND HAVE FLASHED OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS TEMPORARILY ON A FEW NIGHTS SINCE THEN. THE INTERIOR DASH/SWITCH LIGHTING INSIDE THE CAR DOES NOT GO OUT, JUST THE HEADLAMPS. *TR

NHTSA ID 10649064 · filed Oct 21, 2014

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 ALTERNATORS IN UNDER 2 1/2 YEARS. *JB

NHTSA ID 10186255 · filed Mar 27, 2007
All 8 reports naming visibility

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

2000 GMC JIMMY CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH BY THE REAR AXLE. *KB THE FIRE OCCURRED INSIDE REAR AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT# 10-91-0790. *JB

NHTSA ID 10213957 · filed Jan 3, 2008

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 ALTERNATORS IN UNDER 2 1/2 YEARS. *JB

NHTSA ID 10186255 · filed Mar 27, 2007
All 8 reports naming powertrain (other)

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

SEAT BELT (DRIVERS) WILL NOT ENGAGE. SOMETIMES WILL ENGAGE AFTER YOU HAVE DRIVEN A FEW MILES. *TR

NHTSA ID 10531864 · filed Jul 25, 2013

I OWN A 2000 GMC JIMMY AND SOME WERE RECALLED FOR THEIR SEAT BELTS AND I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS BUT I WAS TOLLED MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. (SEAT BELTS NOT TIGHTENING WHILE ONE IS BUCKLED IN AND SEAT BELTS ARE SO LOOSE THEY GET TANGLED WHEN YOU UNBUCKLE THERE IS ALSO ONE BELT THAT KEEPS TIGHTENING AFTER BEING BUCKLED TO THE POINT OF CUTTING THE SKIN.) I BOUGHT THIS JIMMY THIS YEAR 2010. *TR

NHTSA ID 10354436 · filed Sep 8, 2010
All 8 reports naming seat belts

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THIS HAPPENS A LOT. I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF MY SISTER'S DRIVEWAY AND WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES THERE WAS A CRUNCHING FEELING UNDER MY FOOT ALONG WITH A WEIRD SOUND LIKE, "DOING" AT THE END. I COULD NOT STOP FAST ENOUGH AND RAN INTO HER BROTHER IN LAWS HITCH ON HIS TRUCK WITH MY RIGHT REAR CORNER BUMPER COVER. (IF THAT'S WHAT IT'S CALLED? MAYBE FASCIA?) IT DIDN'T HURT HIS TRUCK AT ALL, BUT IT SURE BUSTED UP THAT CORNER PIECE REAL GOOD ON MY JIMMY. IT'S BEEN SCARY A FEW TIMES SINCE! I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES BLED, AND NEW BRAKE PADS INSTALLED, AND IT'S STILL DOING IT! ALSO, THE ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME. WHEN IT'S OFF IS WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. SO I GET A LITTLE PANICKY WHEN THAT LIGHT GOES OFF, ALTHOUGH I'M PRETTY SURE IT SHOULDN'T BE ON TO BEGIN WITH? I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO ABOUT THIS EXCEPT TO CONTACT SOMEONE ABOUT IT. I READ SOMEWHERE THAT THIS ABS ISSUES IS FROM A PROBLEM WITH A SENSOR SOMETHING OR OTHER GETS CORRODED AND HAS BEEN RECALLED. IS THIS TRUE? P.S. I HAVE NOTICED THE ABS LIGHT GOES OFF WHEN IT'S RAINY, SOMETIMES WHEN IT'S SNOWY, AND USUALLY WHEN YOU FIRST GET IN THE VEHICLE TO GO SOMEWHERE, IF THAT HELPS. *JS

NHTSA ID 10681830 · filed Feb 6, 2015

NO RECALL? MY SPEEDOMETER AND ALL MY GAUGES CUT OUT WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVING. THIS CAUSE MANY DIFFRENT ELCTRONIC DEVISES IN MY CAR TO NOT WORK CORRECTLY.*AK

NHTSA ID 10108076 · filed Jan 27, 2005

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

OIL LEAKING FROM TIMING COVER AND OIL PAN. I'M TOLD GM KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM, BUT IS NOT DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. ALSO HAD COOLING LINES LEAK, AC COMPRESSOR FAILURE, AND OTHERS JIMMY 2000 GMC. *AK

NHTSA ID 10052787 · filed Jan 10, 2004

HEAD LIGHTS AND AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER COME ON WHEN MOTOR WAS NOT RUNNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TWICE, DEALER COULDN'T FIND CAUSE. ALSO, DRIVER'S, PASSENGER'S, AND BACKSEAT SQUEAKED/AIR CONDITIONER HAD MILDEW IN EVAPORATOR CASE, AND WARPPED BRAKE ROTORS. CONSUMER TRYING TO RETURN VEHICLE TO GMC. *AK

NHTSA ID 878098 · filed Jan 12, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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