Complaints
141
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 GMC Jimmy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:50,200 mi
#26 complaints
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Avg mileage:45,833 mi
#35 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:39,000 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 GMC Jimmy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 50,200 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 6 | — | — | 45,833 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 5 | — | 39,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 121,226 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 5 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 5 | 1 | — | 82,750 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 139,463 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,200
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,833
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,000
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,226
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,000
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,750
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
139,463
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Hubs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 GMC Jimmy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 GMC Jimmy reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2001 GMC Jimmy has 141 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 GMC Jimmy?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (7 complaints, avg 50,200 mi); Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing (6 complaints, avg 45,833 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (5 complaints, avg 39,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 GMC Jimmy?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,944 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 GMC Jimmy?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 GMC Jimmy include 12 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 GMC Jimmy as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 GMC Jimmy?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Jimmy reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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