CarRecallWatchThe 2001 GMC Jimmy has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (20 reports).
2001 GMC Jimmy recalls
Most common 2001 GMC Jimmy problems
Problem areas named in the 100 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 |
| Suspension | 17 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
What owners report
Driver and Passenger door will not stay shut while driving, I almost fall out the passenger door while my boyfriend was driving the car from Fett's city motor in omaha nebraska when we bought it the door wouldnt shut we have to lift the doors and slim them shut and lock them and that doesnt even work. My Little 15 year old baby brother and his girlfriend was riding with me while driving down [XXX] and the both doors flew open and i didnt have anywhere to pull over to shut the doors my little brother fall out and his girlfriend. I put down $500 on [XXX] and when we bought the car Fette's motors knew the Driver and Passenger doors wasn't shutting the correct way and they still let me buy the
The contact owns a 2001 GMC Jimmy. The contact stated that while at a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle turned off independently. The contact stated that he had to depress the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal at the same time to keep the vehicle running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the spider fuel injectors needed to be replaced. Additionally, there was very low compression on cylinder #1 and #3 of 55 PSI. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was unrepairable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGES UNSAFE DESIGN REPLACE THEM 38 TIMES NO KIDDING. AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON NOT BLINKING STEADY ON FOR 5 YEARS. ABS KICKS IN ON DRY ROAD WHEN TURNING SOMETIMES. AND YES ALL NEW HUBS ARE ON IT. OTHER THAN THESE THINGS THE CAR IS BULLET PROOF AND LOVE IT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC JIMMY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 06/02/2017 *JS
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.
2001 GMC Jimmy questions
Does the 2001 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2001 GMC Jimmy: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch; Seat Belts. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Jimmy?
Based on 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (20), Exterior Lighting (20), Suspension (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 GMC Jimmy has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.