2000 GMC JIMMY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
307
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
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...
View full details →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...
View full details →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...
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
[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)
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.
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 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.
Other Model Years of the GMC JIMMY
- 1995 GMC JIMMY — 713 complaints
- 1996 GMC JIMMY — 605 complaints
- 1997 GMC JIMMY — 421 complaints
- 1998 GMC JIMMY — 355 complaints
- 1999 GMC JIMMY — 202 complaints
- 2000 GMC JIMMY (current)
- 2001 GMC JIMMY — 141 complaints
- 2002 GMC JIMMY — 0 complaints
- 2003 GMC JIMMY — 1 complaint
- 2004 GMC JIMMY — 3 complaints
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