2000 Gmc JIMMY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
210 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
68,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 94 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 210 complaints (7.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 51 | 24.3% |
| Steering behavior | 13 | 6.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 11 | 5.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 5.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 15 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 8 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 15; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 15; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 13; Engine And Engine Cooling: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline: 9; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint: 9; Electrical System: 8; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 23 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 24 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 22 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 16 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 23; 50,000 to 74,999: 24; 75,000 to 99,999: 22; 100,000 to 149,999: 16; 150,000 and above: 4
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (24). 116 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2000: 11; 2001: 21; 2002: 28; 2003: 29; 2004: 35; 2005: 32; 2006: 15; 2007: 5; 2008: 7; 2009: 4; 2010: 4; 2011: 4; 2012: 2; 2013: 4; 2014: 3; 2015: 3; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 51 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10016275 · 2003-04-21 (April 21, 2003)
WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE. THEY BOTH FAILED, PLUS THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE WHOLE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED THIS TRUCK IS JUNK AND I WILL NEVER OWN A GM EVER AGAIN. THIS REPAIR COST ABOUT 900.00 TOTAL. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016275 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024882 · 2003-06-25 (June 25, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. RELATED RECALL 01V364000, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024882 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065229 · 2004-03-30 (March 30, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING . NO FIRE REPORTED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 48,242 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065229 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065845 · 2004-04-09 (April 9, 2004)
2000 JIMMY HAS HAD NOISE AND VIBRATION IN FRONT END SINCE IT HAD 4900 MILES ON IT. REPEATED COMPLAINTS TO THE DEALER BUT THEY "COULD NOT DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM, SO NOTHING'S BEEN DONE. SOUNDS LIKE THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL IS GOING TO FALL OFF, AND VIBRATION IS FELT IN STEERING WHEEL, SEAT AND FLOOR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 4,989 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065845 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005761 · 2003-02-12 (February 12, 2003)
I PURCHASED A 2000 GMC JIMMY WITH 34000 MILES ON IT AND AT 38000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE SUN SHELL GRANADED AS THE SERVICE PEOPLE AT GMC DEALERSHIP PUT IT. NOW WITH 83000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION DID THE SAME THING. IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE SUN SHELLS? IS ANYONE ELSE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. ALL OF MY MILES ARE HIGHWAY MILES AND I HAVE ALL MY MAINTANENCE RECORDS TO PROVE THAT I DO SCHEDULED MAINTANENCE ON MY VEHICLE. I ALSO DO NOT ABUSE MY VEHICLE AND DO NOT TOW ANYTHING. I'LL GO BROKE IF THE VEHICLE REQUIRES A NEW TRANSMISSION EV…
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005761 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024883 · 2003-06-25 (June 25, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. CONSUMER MADE REFERENCE TO TSB#010730038 FROM GMC REGARDING TRANSMISSION ISSUES THAT MAY RESULT IN FAILURE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024883 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014143 · 2003-04-08 (April 8, 2003)
I HAVE A 2000 GMC JIMMY WITH 49500 MILES. MY GAS GAUGE STARTED TO MALFUNCTION, AND WAS DISPLAYING INACCURATE READINGS. I WAS QUITE CONCERNED SINCE THIS WAS A FUEL RELATED PROBLEM. IT TURNS OUT AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT IN THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GM PART NUMBER 25314231 HAD FAILED. FROM WHAT I WAS TOLD BY THE GM DEALER, THIS COMPONENT IS SUBMERGED IN THE GAS TANK OF THE VEHICLE. I AM REPORTING THIS TO YOU FOR INVESTIGATION AS A POSSIBLE SAFETY RELATED ISSUE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 49,588 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014143 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10067755 · 2004-04-24 (April 24, 2004)
MY VEHICLE RAN FINE, ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE FUEL PUMP GOES BAD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10067755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10073164 · 2004-05-25 (May 25, 2004)
MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS 2000 JIMMY. BOUGHT IT USED FROM CARMAX AT 18K MILES ON JAN 2003, GOT EXT. WARRANTY, BUT SOON AFTER, FRONT BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED, REPLACED BY CARMAX FOR FREE, BUT 6 MOS LATER BRAKES NEEDED REPLACED. WAS ADVISED THAT REAR ROTORS AND BRAKES WERE ALMOST AT END OF LIFE. 9 MOS LATER, REPLACED REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS, NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR, SPENT $450 AS WELL AS REPLACING SERPENTINE BELT AND FLUSHING BREAK FLUID, TOTAL COST $650. PROBLEMS WITH SUNROOF STARTED IN APR 2003, IT FINALLY STOPPED WOR…
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10073164 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10152751 · 2006-03-15 (March 15, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP. ADDITIONALLY, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LOW AND THE WIRES OF THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, ADDED TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND NEW WIRES TO THE WIRING HARNESS. AFTERWARDS, THE STALLING PROBLEM PERSISTED. UPDATED 4/6/20…
Owner-reported narrative. 128,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10152751 at NHTSA ↗