Major Problems with 2001 GMC Jimmy Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 GMC Jimmy

2001 GMC Jimmy VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 3 Mileage: 116000 miles

2001 GMC Jimmy FRONTAL Victims: 1

Browse 2001 GMC Jimmy complaints by category

Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, WHEEL BEARING and SERVICE BRAKES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Jimmy owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 3 transmission problems in 2 months. once nearly cost me my life. i would like arbitration according to va state	7 ~ 35857 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION the consumer noticed that the vehicle would vibrate while driving. the vehicle was serviced by the dealers technician who determined	6 ~ 22917 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i would like to file a complaint about the abs brake sensor not working. from online search this is a...	5 ~ 111571 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving on highway or up hill rpm dropped and loss of power service engine light comes on and stays	5 ~ 121226 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch wheel bearings clanking noise roaring noise windshield wiper...	5 ~ 66200 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS gmc never done a investigation on vehicle in site only by phone.this was a frontal accident an neither airbag deployed.*ak...	5 ~ 7800 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING at 12 270 miles we had no brake lights taken to the dealer and he replaced the turn signal and...	5 ~ 22400 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the gas gauge will frequently jump down to empty and low fuel light come on. constantly jumping back and forth	4 ~ 40500 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle only had approximately 37 000 miles on it and the wheel bearing and thermostat went out. *nlm...	4 ~ 11750 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on going problem with ignition switch going bad had two replaced within 36 000 miles and now at the present...	4 ~ 25494 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2001 gmc jimmy recall no.01073 stop/hazard lamps this was replaced on my jimmy before i owned it . i t...	3 ~ 139000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel gauge fluctuates between emty and full while in park or neutral can't depend on fuel gage for ture information.*ak...	3 ~ 55167 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when put in drive and gently giving acceleration with no warning gas pedal will get stuck causing vehicle to surge	3 ~ 38667 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at 12 270 miles we had no brake lights taken to the dealer and he replaced the turn signal and...	3 ~ 40038 miles
SUSPENSION while driving car makes a rowing loud noise sometimes....	3 ~ 59063 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION sporadic popping sound in front end of vehicle when breaking turning and at take off. 5 times to dealer problem	3 ~ 28333 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc jimmy. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20-25 mph the steering wheel...	2 ~ 144500 miles
WHEELS hello i have buy this car in a dealer ''goval auto sales'' in pompano and we have many problem with...	2 ~ 120755 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc jimmy. while driving 65 mph the brakes failed to respond without warning and...	2 ~ 81927 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS this vehicle at 11 000 miles one year ago went for state inspection and the rotors were so rusted that...	2 ~ 32570 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact states the abs engaged at low speeds. causing extended stopping distances during low-speed braking applications. the vehicle...	2 ~ 57250 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i was pulled over by a police and given a ticket for no brakes lights. i knew that i had...	2 ~ 25000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased a used 2001 gmc jimmy from performance (lemon dealer) pontiac in syracuse n.y.. the vehicle had 36 000...	2 ~ 43500 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my vehicle has two problems that i am aware of. there's heat coming from the floor heater while the heater...	2 ~ 6425 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES clunking noise in front end - verified excessive play in idler arm & pitman arm. *la...	2 ~ 147000 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN abs wheel speed sensor design does not provide an adequate seal with the unitized hub allowing moisture to cause a	2 ~ 51756 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer has had to replace brake pads and rotors several times. vehicle checked by dealer who advised consumer that rotors	2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle has non-engaging transmission as at times it will not shift though it is an automatic and sometimes it starts...	2 ~ 36000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased our 2001 jimmy on 2/05/01 (new). we experienced the first of 7 electrical system failures on 10/12/01. on...	2 ~ 14057 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i previously reported 2 other failures refr to odi number 748064 this time my dome light stayed on and would...	2 ~ 32500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER at 12 270 miles we had no brake lights taken to the dealer and he replaced the turn signal and...	2 ~ 21094 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving voltage regulator goes down and headlights go dim. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer twice for this problem.	2 ~ 9057 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer stated that the windshield wiper failed three times. *yh ...	2
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN while making a turn the vehicles four wheel drive activated. the dealer was contacted. *nlm...	2 ~ 23000 miles
ENGINE hello i have buy this car in a dealer ''goval auto sales'' in pompano and we have many problem with...	1 ~ 135000 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc jimmy. the contact stated that the exterior brake light switch failed. the vehicle...	1 ~ 130000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE front driver side door hinges unsafe design replace them 38 times no kidding. airbag light has been on not blinking...	1 ~ 63853 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2001 gmc jimmy recall no.01073 stop/hazard lamps this was replaced on my jimmy before i owned it . i t...	1 ~ 15000 miles
PARKING BRAKE abs module needs to be repaired at estimated 1200.00 and the pedal brake control and mechanism at 160.00 not including	1 ~ 125000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC abs module needs to be repaired at estimated 1200.00 and the pedal brake control and mechanism at 160.00 not including	1 ~ 125000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES 2001 gmc jimmy driver side front tire tread separated from the tire while driving causing damage to the left front	1
COLUMN > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions smoke started coming out of the steering column....	1 ~ 62189 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY dt*: the contact stated the driver side door began to sag without warning. the dealership determined the door hinge needed	1 ~ 82753 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE made trip to work from atlanta metro north i-285 south below airport (37 miles). some road debris must have punctured...	1 ~ 149000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and off on their own. driver brought vehicle to	1
EQUIPMENT this vehicle at 11 000 miles one year ago went for state inspection and the rotors were so rusted that...	1 ~ 27140 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION car has 27140 miles and there was a growling in the left front axle the failure was lf hub assembly...	1 ~ 27140 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT event leading to failure: i was stupid enough to buy the lemon in the first place. the failure (s) occur...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the consumer purchased her vehicle in 2001 and has already had to replace the rear brakes. the dealer had...	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING service engine light has come on a total of 7 times in 8 weeks (all with in 2 months). i...	1 ~ 40000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the rear hatch glass will not open by any means except by using the emergency hatch technique listed in the	1 ~ 302900 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch wheel bearings clanking noise roaring noise windshield wiper...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch wheel bearings clanking noise roaring noise windshield wiper...	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch wheel bearings clanking noise roaring noise windshield wiper...	1
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch wheel bearings clanking noise roaring noise windshield wiper...	1
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING clunking noise in front end - verified excessive play in idler arm & pitman arm. *la...	1 ~ 260000 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING nhtsa recall 01v364000/ manufacturer's recall 01073 for multifunction switch failure. brakes lights have intermittently gone out. brake lights did not...	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cable failure from dead start. accelerator went to the floor: runaway truck halted.*ak...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle has a loss of power when accelerating. vehicle doesn't respond immediately when throttle is applied. dealer determined that problem...	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN vehicle has a loss of power when accelerating. vehicle doesn't respond immediately when throttle is applied. dealer determined that problem...	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle has non-engaging transmission as at times it will not shift though it is an automatic and sometimes it starts...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM really bad exhaust smell. not eggs. not your standard stink. bad smell since 6 months after purchase in 2001. keeps...	1 ~ 5000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i previously reported 2 other failures refr to odi number 748064 this time my dome light stayed on and would...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING at 12 270 miles we had no brake lights taken to the dealer and he replaced the turn signal and...	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving voltage regulator goes down and headlights go dim. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer twice for this problem.	1
TIRES front tires developed serious wear patterns (cupping). original factory wheel balancing placed 3 ounces of weight on front right and...	1
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt*: the contact stated there was a loud popping noise when the vehicle was at a stop or while traveling...	1 ~ 85169 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt*: the contact stated there was a loud popping noise when the vehicle was at a stop or while traveling...	1 ~ 85169 miles
STRUCTURE while driving car makes a rowing loud noise sometimes....	1
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving car makes a rowing loud noise sometimes....	1

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