NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 GMC Jimmy 4WD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 110 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #2 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.
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 brakes8 · 20%
Exterior lighting7 · 18%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Fuel system6 · 15%
Gasoline5 · 12%
Suspension4 · 10%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%
Steering3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in nhtsa recall campaign 01v364000 concerning brake lights: switch. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. *ak
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.
Michelin tires xc lt4 p235 70s 15 purchased 12/18/2010 thru sears and now have 19,490 miles use as of 11/14/2015. Problem is sidewalls have substantial dry rot cracking. Problem was reported to sears who stated it is caused by dry rot, age, & weather exposure. This vehicles air pressure is monitored routinly with tire…
Dt: the contact states the abs engaged at low speeds. Causing extended stopping distances during low-speed braking applications. The vehicle has been to a repair shop once for inspection. Although an abs problem was recognized no repairs were made. The contact experienced this problem for the past year and a half.*ak
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.