The Lemon Index
20002nd generation
Worse than average · most complaints: electrical
Better years to buy
47 owner complaints, first 3 years 14–17 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2001 Honda Passport2001 Chevrolet Tracker 672001 Oldsmobile Bravada
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 39,000 and 56,000 miles (63,000–90,000 km) (the middle half of the 22 complaints, of all 47 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 08V231000 (lights), 01V364000 (lights) and 00V228003 (seat belts) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- GMC sent dealers 353 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Subject regarding investigation of harsh shifts on 4l60e automatic transmission”?
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 47 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 39K to 56K miles (63K to 90K km) on the car (22 of all 47 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
While driving on highway or up hill rpm dropped, and loss of power, service engine light comes on and stays on. Replaced distributor cap and rotor button, helped for one day then happened again.
2001 GMC Jimmy owner · NHTSA complaint 10074694
More owner reports
While driving consumer brake lights were not working. Consumer heard about a recall took to dealer and dealer stated that they would check vehicle for recall. Please provide any further information.
NHTSA complaint 8016968
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.
NHTSA complaint 895746
Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 353 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Subject regarding investigation of harsh shifts on 4l60e automatic transmission
- Subject regarding harsh shifts on automatic transmission
- Service engine soon lamp illuminated, incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- 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.
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 $3,550–$4,300 (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. 2001 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 2001 GMC Jimmy reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew about one and a half times the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 140; 100 is average, lower is better). The GMC Jimmy year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2000.
What are the most common 2001 GMC Jimmy problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (28%), lights (21%) and transmission & drivetrain (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Jimmy have?
3 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 2001 GMC Jimmy get?
14 to 17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2001 GMC Jimmy problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 39,000 and 56,000 miles (63,000–90,000 km) (the middle half of the 22 complaints, of all 47 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2001 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2001 GMC Jimmy have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 19% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2001 GMC Jimmy cost in fuel a year?
About $3,550 to $4,300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 GMC Jimmy have?
4.3L 6-cyl.
What GMC Jimmy year is better than the 2001?
Nearby, the 2000 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about average).
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