2000 GMC Jimmy problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 307 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 61.4 times the median Jimmy year — the 2000 model ranks #6 of 33 Jimmy years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 11 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across suspension (47), brakes (42), and transmission (31), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

307

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Jimmy years?

Jimmy NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 GMC Jimmy problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Suspension	47	15%	▲ up
Brakes	42	14%	▲ up
Transmission	31	10%	▲ up
Engine	27	9%	▲ up
Fuel System	25	8%	▲ up
Lighting	22	7%	▲ up
Electrical System	21	7%	▲ up
Body & Structure	13	4%	— flat
Visibility & Wipers	11	4%	▲ up
Airbags	10	3%	— flat
Other	10	3%	▲ up
Tires & Wheels	10	3%	▲ up
Seats	9	3%	— flat
Steering	9	3%	— flat
Seat Belts	8	3%	▲ up
Speed Control	6	2%	▲ up
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)	3	1%	▲ up
Latches & Locks	2	1%	▼ down
Trailer Hitch	1	0%	— flat

Does the 2000 GMC Jimmy have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V231000LightingMay 21, 2008 · 5,862 units

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 EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 01V364).

01V364000LightingDecember 3, 2001 · 506,377 units

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 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.

00V228003Seat BeltsAugust 7, 2000 · 156,305 units

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.

99V220000BrakesAugust 11, 1999 · 3,947 units

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, AND PARK BRAKING PERFORMANCE."

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AT THE SAME TIME WAS HIT AT PASSENGER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER LOST THE MEMORY, AND DID NOT REMEMBER TOO MUCH ABOUT THE ACCIDENT, HOW IT HAPPENED. *AK”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 6, 2003 · crash

“CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH, PEDAL FELT NORMAL, BUT NO BRAKING ACTION, VEHICLE HIT A TREE, NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $9000.00. ON 30 DEC 2001 WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL FELT NORMAL, NO BRAKING ACTION. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP SAFELY.…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 1, 2001 · crash

“2000 GMC JIMMY CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH BY THE REAR AXLE. *KB THE FIRE OCCURRED INSIDE REAR AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT# 10-91-0790. *JB”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 18, 2007 · fire

“WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND CLAIMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT THE SAME SPEED AND ALL OF THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE CONSUMER PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND THE VEHICLE WAS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 10, 2004 · fire

“THE ENTIRE CAR IS DEFECTIVE, THOUGH IT DOES NOT STATE IT IS A LEMON. I PURCHASED IT USED. I HAVE REPLACED MANY MAJOR PARTS THAT ARE NOT CONSIDERED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SUCH A DRIVER'S DOOR HINGES AND BEARINGS, HOOD RELEASE CABLE, STEERING ARM (TWICE) HUBS (TWICE) THE WIRING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. I HAVE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 1, 2004

2000 GMC Jimmy — common questions

Is the 2000 GMC Jimmy reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 307 complaints put the 2000 model at #6 of 33 Jimmy years. It is one of the Jimmy years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 Jimmy problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (47 complaints), brakes (42 complaints), transmission (31 complaints).

Does the 2000 GMC Jimmy have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 GMC Jimmy. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 GMC Jimmy under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which GMC Jimmy years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Jimmy years to avoid are 1995, 1996, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 1993, 1999, 2001, 1991, 1992. The cleanest record among Jimmy years belongs to 2002.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2000 compare to other Jimmy years?

What are the most common 2000 GMC Jimmy problems?

Does the 2000 GMC Jimmy have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2000 GMC Jimmy — common questions

Is the 2000 GMC Jimmy reliable?

What are the most common 2000 Jimmy problems?

Does the 2000 GMC Jimmy have recalls?

Is the 2000 GMC Jimmy under NHTSA investigation?

Which GMC Jimmy years should you avoid?

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