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#BS-2001-GMCJIM-3918

2001 Gmc Jimmy

Based on reports from 141 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
141
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
353
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 141 complaints, 12 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

rubbing noise when turning

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

ball joint wore out

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
3

no reverse low gears slipping

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

7 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 64K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

14
0–30K
24
30–60K
15
60–90K
10
90–120K
12
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (24 reports) • Median: 64K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission7 (5%)
Brakes7 (5%)
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing6 (4%)
Suspension:front5 (4%)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights5 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal5 (4%)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch5 (4%)
Electrical5 (4%)

2001 Gmc Jimmy: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2001 Gmc Jimmy, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 63,853 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 64K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2001 Gmc Jimmy, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing Issues

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Gmc Jimmy, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:wheel bearing-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front Issues

Suspension:front complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Gmc Jimmy, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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18
02
25
03
16
04
18
05
7
06
6
07
2
08
9
09
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10
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15
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24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Gmc Jimmy. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

00V228003Aug 2000

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 NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

01V364000Apr 2002

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

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.

08V231000Jun 2008

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2001 Gmc Jimmy vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

141

Class avg

382

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 141 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2001 Gmc Jimmy: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Gmc Jimmy?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Gmc Jimmy is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Gmc Jimmy reliable?
The 2001 Gmc Jimmy has 141 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Gmc Jimmy problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Gmc Jimmy have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Gmc Jimmy has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Jimmy problems start?
Based on 83 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 63,853 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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