2000 GMC Jimmy: common problems and reliability

228 owner complaints on record.

Most complaints are about suspension. 4 recalls.

Should I buy a 2000 Jimmy?

The 2000 GMC Jimmy has 228 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and service brakes.

Safety record for the 2000 model year

228
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
16
Crash reports
4
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 GMC Jimmy vehicles (US, public record).

How we score it

Is 2000 a good year for the Jimmy?

Across the 6 Jimmy model years we track, complaint volume runs from 110 (2001) to 508 (1996). With 228 complaints, the 2000 Jimmy sits about the same as the model's median of 260.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

suspension
41
service brakes
39
hydraulic
33
power train
30
fuel system
25

Recalls affecting the 2000 Jimmy

exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

Campaign 08V231000

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.

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Campaign 99V220000

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."

exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

Campaign 01V364000

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.

seat belts

Campaign 00V228003

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."

What owners say across generations

Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, characterized by widespread reports of poor build quality, unreliable components, and frequent mechanical failures.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Jimmy. See the full Jimmy owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Jimmy listings typically run $8,270–$27,445 across 1983 to 2001 model years.

Other Jimmy model years

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