Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 GMC Jimmy

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 141 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V231000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
5,862
Reported to NHTSA
2008-05-21
Owners notified
2008-06-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> . NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 01V364).

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V364000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
506,377
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-03
Owners notified
2002-04-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V228003

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
156,305
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-07
Owners notified
2000-08-24

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission747,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing647,000 mi
Air bags: frontal539,000 mi
Electrical system5135,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights5112,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch559,000 mi
Service brakes5100,000 mi
Suspension: front585,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition415,125 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system447,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline472,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch318,113 mi
Exterior lighting3152,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system375,500 mi
Suspension342,188 mi
Vehicle speed control3116,000 mi
Air bags263,853 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery210,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers218,113 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash212,849 mi
Engine272,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine228,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system272,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights250,000 mi
Interior lighting265,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs248,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)246,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip254,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor227,140 mi
Steering2140,000 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment234,000 mi
Structure: body263,853 mi
Unknown or other242,188 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Wheels2106,509 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor15,000 mi
Equipment127,140 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1149,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1302,900 mi
Parking brake1125,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Service brakes, electric1125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: column162,189 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1260,000 mi
Structure1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments182,753 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint185,169 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint185,169 mi
Suspension: front: hub127,140 mi
Tires1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.