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2001 GMC Jimmy reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2001 GMC Jimmy — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
141
2 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7 complaints
Recalls on record
0
none on record
Reported harm
12 reported crashes · 10 injuries

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#3,334

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs GMC median

-107

median 248 across 165 GMC records

Vs 1999-2003

-109

median 250 complaints in 747 records

Top component share

8%

Suspension: 11 complaints

What owners report fails — 2001 GMC Jimmy

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING 6
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS 5
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT 5
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 5

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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2001 GMC Jimmy units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2001 GMC Jimmy reliable?

NHTSA has 141 consumer complaints on record for the 2001 GMC Jimmy. The most-reported problem area is power train:automatic transmission (7 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2001 GMC Jimmy units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Jimmy?

Owners most often report problems with: power train:automatic transmission (7), suspension:front:wheel bearing (6), exterior lighting:brake lights (5), suspension:front (5). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2001 GMC Jimmy?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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