MYRModel Year Report

2001 GMC Jimmy

▲ Better than typical
2001 GMC Jimmy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:57.273Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
100
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 118 complaints 1991 1992: 124 complaints 1993: 218 complaints 1994: 339 complaints 1994 1995: 503 complaints 1996: 407 complaints 1997: 274 complaints 1997 1998: 238 complaints 1999: 137 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 100 complaints 2001 100 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 2 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 118 complaints 1992: 124 complaints 1992 1993: 218 complaints 1994: 339 complaints 1994 1995: 503 complaints 1996: 407 complaints 1996 1997: 274 complaints 1998: 238 complaints 1998 1999: 137 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 100 complaints 2001 100 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 2 complaints 2004
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 118 complaints 1991 1992: 124 complaints 1992 1993: 218 complaints 1993 1994: 339 complaints 1994 1995: 503 complaints 1995 1996: 407 complaints 1996 1997: 274 complaints 1997 1998: 238 complaints 1998 1999: 137 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 100 complaints 2001 100 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004

2001: 100 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19845
19856
19863
19876
198815
198913
199011
1991118
1992124
1993218
1994339
1995503
1996407
1997274
1998238
1999137
2000211
2001100
20020
20031
20042

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

20% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing switch and brake lights.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Dt: 2001 GMC Jimmy, faulty brake lights. The brake lights failed to operate, causing consumer's vehicle to be rear end, later the consumer found the brake lights had been recalled. Manufacturer had not informed the consumer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-21

Electrical system

20% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

Suspension

15% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing wheel bearing and front.

Service brakes

15% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-20

Also filed under Air bags and structure

Power train

12% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-08-24Seat belts00V228003 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

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  2. I
    2001-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-12-20 Loss of stop lamp illumination
  3. R
    2002-04-15Exterior lighting01V364000 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…

    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.…

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  4. I
    2008-02-28Recall queryClosed 2008-07-09 Hazard light switch failure
  5. R
    2008-06-17Exterior lighting08V231000 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…

    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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V228003 · Seat belts
  • Recall 01V364000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08V231000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 GMC Jimmy is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Jimmy?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Jimmy have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.