2000 GMC Jimmy

● Typical for this model
2000 GMC Jimmy
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Jimmy Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 118 complaints 1992: 122 complaints 1992 1993: 216 complaints 1994: 334 complaints 1995: 499 complaints 1996: 407 complaints 1996 1997: 274 complaints 1998: 238 complaints 1999: 137 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 100 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 1 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004
2000: 211 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19845
19856
19863
19876
198815
198913
199011
1991118
1992122
1993216
1994334
1995499
1996407
1997274
1998238
1999137
2000211
2001100
20020
20031
20042

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 15 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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"COMPLETE" BRAKE FAILURE -GEARED DOWN,SWERVER INTO PARKING LOT-HEART PATIENT AND DISABLED VIETNAM VET. 100% - DEALER VERY HO-HUM ABOUT THIS "LIKE IT'S HAPPENED BEFORE" ??*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010320

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 4%

4% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4%

4% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990820 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 WI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.

Campaign 99V220000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000824 — seat belts

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 NO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 00V228003 — check if this car was fixed

I 20010906 — PE (closed 20011220)

LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION

R 20020415 — exterior lighting

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 CENT

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. TH

Campaign 01V364000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080228 — RQ (closed 20080709)

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

R 20080617 — exterior lighting

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

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

Campaign 08V231000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V220000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V228003 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V364000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V231000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 1991 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 2000 GMC Jimmy reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 GMC Jimmy is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Jimmy?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:wheel bearing, accounting for 7% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Jimmy have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.