2000 GMC Jimmy Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 211 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,171miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 GMC Jimmy, 6% of the 211 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,171 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“This happens a lot. I was backing up out of my sister's driveway and when I hit the brakes there was a crunching feeling under my foot along with a weird sound like, doing at the end. I could not stop fast enough and ran into her brother in laws hitch on his truck with my right rear corner bumper cover. (if that's what it's called? Maybe fascia?) it didn't hurt his truck at all, but it sure busted up that corner piece real good on my Jimmy. It's been scary a few times since! I have had the brakes bled, and new brake pads installed, and it's still doing it! …”
NHTSA complaint #10681830, filed 2015-02, 129,000 miles“Slowly the door has been getting harder and harder to close. Then the door panel started popping off everytime you close the door and now the door wont close all the way. Was told jimmys are well known for this problem with the door hinges...”
NHTSA complaint #10313644, filed 2010-02, 90,000 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 2000 Gmc envoy diamond edition which he bought new with major guard protection. Currently has 40,000 miles on it, and two years left on my major guard insurance. A safety problem surfaced. The top hinges on the two front doors cracked , causing doors to open while driving down the highway. The front doors were sagging and not aligned correctly with striker plate. The contact stopped at local dealership and talked to the service representative. . He looked for TSB bulletins for 2000 Jimmy envoy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139433, filed 2005-10, 35,000 miles“Gmc Jimmy, both driver and passenger doors drop when opened. Wont close correctly, have to slam them. Per a csc representative at Gmc, this is a known ongoing problem, with no resolution. I want the hinges on both doors replaced on my vehicle and my sons Gmc sonoma. Before the doors don't shut. They say there is nothing they can do to help me with this situation because I am not an long time reliable customer to the speedway chevy dealership they called!”
NHTSA complaint #10157077, filed 2006-05“The contact owns a 2000 Gmc Jimmy. The contact stated that the rear latch, front driver and front passenger side doors failed to close. The contact mentioned that the failure would occur during cold weather. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,342 and the current mileage was 133,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10573083, filed 2014-03, 86,342 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 16 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 18% |
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 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSteering
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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