2001 GMC Jimmy problems
Owners have filed 141 complaints about the 2001 GMC Jimmy with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 14.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of exterior lighting at 14.2%.
Complaints141
Crashes12
Fires0
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 14.2% · 20
Exterior lighting 14.2% · 20
Suspension 12.1% · 17
Power train 8.5% · 12
Engine and engine cooling 7.1% · 10
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.4% · 9
Air bags 5.0% · 7
Steering 4.3% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the GMC Jimmy in this data, 2001 draws comparatively few complaints; 1995 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 14 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 63,853 miles.
In owners' own words
On going problem with ignition switch going bad, had two replaced within 36,000 miles and now at the present mileages of 44,000, the problem with hesitation and the dash board lights going out momentary while driving have re-occured again. Dealer and the manufacturer have been notified. *Nlm Electrical system · reported at 44,000 miles
The dash lights were on as if car was not running but car was running. All gauges would not work. This was intermittent. The key could not be removed from the ignition during one of these instances. Dealer replaced ignition switch. Electrical system · reported at 12,849 miles
While driving voltage regulator goes down, and headlights go dim. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer twice for this problem. Consumer feels it's an electrical problem. Please provide any further information. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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