NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 GMC Jimmy 2WD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 228 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 08V231000 · 21 May 2008
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.
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 expansion of a previous recall (please see 01v364).
Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 01V364000 · 03 Dec 2001
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.
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 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 beltsCampaign 00V228003 · 07 Aug 2000
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.
Remedy: 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 slipCampaign 99V220000 · 11 Aug 1999
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Service brakes11 · 28%
Electrical system9 · 22%
Fuel system9 · 22%
Hydraulic8 · 20%
Gasoline7 · 18%
Engine and engine cooling4 · 10%
Exterior lighting3 · 8%
Suspension3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
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…
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,…
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…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.