Jimmy (1st)
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Complaints by Engine Code
L35
4.3L 6-cylView details
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GMC Jimmy Unidentified Engine
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LM7 Iron
5.3L 8-cylView details
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3.1-V6-Gas
3.1L 6-cylView details
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L29
7.4L 8-cylView details
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L31
5.7L 8-cylView details
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LM7
5.3L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the GMC Jimmy, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy
On a used 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the brakes (56), the suspension (54) and the transmission and drivetrain (42). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints on the 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy about the brakes.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints on the 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy about the suspension.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on the 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 39 owner complaints on the 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy about the engine.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 36 owner complaints on the 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy about the electrical system.
Recalls (5)
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.
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
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.
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."
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."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy complaints?
Owners have filed 324 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the suspension and the transmission.
Is the 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 324 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy have?
NHTSA has 324 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls covering some 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used GMC Jimmy?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the suspension and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Jimmy?
The 2001 GMC Jimmy received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 2 stars. Electronic Stability Control: No. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 324 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.