2000 GMC Jimmy Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 211 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,242miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2000 GMC Jimmy, 4% of the 211 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,242 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my 2000 Gmc Jimmy my left side upper ball joint broke. Luckily I had just came out of a sharp corner and my speed was only about 25 MPH. A car had just passed in the other direction when my vehicle swerved to the left, halfway into the other lane before I was able to get control of it. Upon inspection, the tire was leaning inward and my brake line was severed. I had to use my emergency brake to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10487301, filed 2012-12, 127,115 miles“I am concerned because I am the third person I know of with Gmc Jimmy 99 or newer who had to have upper ball joints, tierod(s) and the right wheel bearing replaced when vehicle was at or just over 3 yrs old. The fact that 2 of the 3 had the problems paid for by Gmc dealer, even though vehicle was out of warranty, makes me think GM knew this problem was occurring & chose to address it on an "as needed basis, instead of a recall. My costs were said to be a "GM customer loyalty adjustment". I am confused that my dealer at first said I was to pay for parts only, no labor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070076, filed 2004-01, 35,000 miles“Many problems with this 2000 Jimmy. Bought it used from carmax at 18k miles on jan 2003, got ext. Warranty, but soon after, front brakes need to be replaced, replaced by carmax for free, but 6 mos later brakes needed replaced. Was advised that rear rotors and brakes were almost at end of life. 9 mos later, replaced rear brakes and rotors, not covered under warranty due to wear and tear, spent $450 as well as replacing serpentine belt and flushing break fluid, total cost $650. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073164, filed 2004-05, 38,000 miles“Seat and/or components moves at vehicle take off and stops making also making a bold noise on driver seat giving the sensation that driver does not stop/moves w/ vehicle wich can be dangerous at any required manuvering moment. ( DOT number: tire size: p235/70r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #724131, filed 2000-06“When the steering idler arm fell off the front left side sounds like it's going to come through the hood! And they can't seem to figure out the problem!!”
NHTSA complaint #761135, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 11 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 18 | 7% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 10 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Jimmy
39 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 GMC Jimmy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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