The Lemon Index
20012nd generation
About average · most complaints: suspension
Fewest complaints of its generation (2nd generation).
90 owner complaints, first 3 years 15–18 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2000 Honda Passport 1202000 Chevrolet Tracker 702000 Oldsmobile Bravada 133
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 13 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 08V231000 (lights), 01V364000 (lights) and 00V228003 (seat belts) done? It has 4 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- GMC sent dealers 319 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Service engine soon lamp illuminated, incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and GMC's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 90 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 35K to 49K miles (56K to 80K km) on the car (13 of all 90 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Took in for an routine inspection, and dealer told consumer that ball joints were worn. Consumer states other dealers stated that they have a long list of people complaining about ball joints.
2000 GMC Jimmy owner · NHTSA complaint 885423
More owner reports
Rear axle gears failed- gears sheared-new unit installed.
NHTSA complaint 762303
Vehicle is pulling to right at all times, 5 alignments were done, pitman arm and rotor arm was replaced. Then, wheel bearings were replaced.
NHTSA complaint 8012033
Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 319 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service engine soon lamp illuminated, incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of…
- Some customers may comment that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated, no 3rd and 4th gear
- Some vehicles will not move when 4-wheel drive is requested, noise, shudder, poor performance,…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 4
- Lights · recall issued 2008
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Seat belts · recall issued 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
Show all 4 recalls
- Brakes · recall issued 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedHazard light switch failure2008
- ClosedLoss of stop lamp illumination2001
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,350–$4,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 4.3L 6-cyl.
Every GMC Jimmy year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2000 GMC Jimmy reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 102; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2000 GMC Jimmy problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are suspension (31%), transmission & drivetrain (17%) and brakes (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Jimmy have?
4 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 GMC Jimmy get?
15 to 18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2000 GMC Jimmy have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2000 GMC Jimmy cost in fuel a year?
About $3,350 to $4,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 GMC Jimmy have?
4.3L 6-cyl.
Is there a better GMC Jimmy year than the 2000?
Not nearby: the 2000 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the GMC Jimmy years within 3 model years of it.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works