2000 GMC JIMMY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

307

Owner Complaints

22 Crashes 5 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 GMC JIMMY

The 2000 GMC JIMMY has received a total of 307 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (15 complaints), Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing (15 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (13 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 GMC JIMMY

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2000 GMC JIMMY, potentially affecting up to 1,178,868 vehicles.

Recall 08V231000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 5,862 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 01V364000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 506,377 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 01V364000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 506,377 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 00V228003 — SEAT BELTS

| 156,305 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

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Recall 99V220000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

| 3,947 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 GMC JIMMY

307 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC JIMMY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 15 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 15
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 13
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 9
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 9
Electrical System
Complaints: 8
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 8
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 8
Air Bags
Complaints: 7 5 Crashes 4 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 7
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Equipment
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 5
Seat Belts
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 4
Seats
Complaints: 4
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 4
Suspension
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 3
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Wheelshub
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11594332 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | N/A miles
[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)
#11182437 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
I WAS JUST DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND MY DOOR FLEW OPEN.
#11016525 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 145,853 miles
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.
#11016525 | ENGINE | | 145,853 miles
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.
#10811917 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles
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.

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Safety Rating for the 2000 GMC JIMMY

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 GMC JIMMY in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 GMC JIMMY

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 GMC JIMMY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIT5099H — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.

010861004 — STRUCTURE:BODY

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH CORROSION OF THE SIDE ASSIST STEP BRACKETS AND ASSIST STEP / TRAILER CONNECTOR FASTENERS. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 GMC JIMMY

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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