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GMC Jimmy 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 GMC Jimmy: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

100Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V364000, 08V231000.

Electrical System20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V228003Reported August 7, 2000 - 156,305 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 156,305 vehicles across all affected models.

01V364000Reported December 3, 2001 - 506,377 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 506,377 vehicles across all affected models.

08V231000Reported May 21, 2008 - 5,862 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 5,862 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE01032Opened September 6, 2001 - Closed December 20, 2001

LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 01V364000.

RQ08001Opened February 28, 2008 - Closed July 9, 2008

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 08V231000.

RQ08001Opened February 28, 2008 - Closed July 9, 2008

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 08V231000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20018
200213
200313
200414
200516
20065
20076
20081
20097
20102
20112
20121
20145
20153
20171
20191
20231
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.