2000 GMC Jimmy Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 18%of 211 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,321miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 GMC Jimmy, 18% of the 211 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,321 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“Front wheel bearing failure, causing both front wheels to loosen on the hub, I immediately took it to me mechanic who stated both wheels were ready to fall off. Upon research, this problem seems to happen on significant numbers of these vehicles do to design flaw of front suspension. The suspnsion is not desigend for the weight of the newer models Jimmy.”
NHTSA complaint #10105634, filed 2005-01, 41,665 miles“First the transmission went out and I had to have it rebuilt...then, I had to replace a ball joint...now the other one has to be replaced. The mechanic says it is too dangerous to drive. These repairs are not cheap and premature! Prior to having the transmission rebuilt I had it put on the machine and it sent out several different codes that had to be corrected...nevertheless, we still had to replace the transmission...also, the four wheel drive gets stuck periodically.”
NHTSA complaint #10171396, filed 2006-10, 48,000 miles“Started out with a wobble on the tire then my ball joints upper and lower left and right front along with my tie rods inner and outer left and right my left ball barring hub was replaced on the left side front also I still have to replace the stabilizing front bar which I will be purchasing this week of sept 1st. This all happened just these past two weeks and now I am forced to purchase 4 tires that I cannot afford after spending all that money to fix the front end. Please help me. I did not have any accidents that is just from driving to work and for pleasure.”
NHTSA complaint #10422987, filed 2011-09, 120,000 miles“I own a 2000 Jimmy and have gone through 2 sets of upper and lower ball joints and at this time the left lower ball joints went again. What is the problem with the ball joints? This is costly to repair, as wel as dangerous, affecting the steering. I would like to know what improvments are being done to correct the problem, and if it is a common occurance among other Gmc SUV's. There should not be disposible parts put on the front end of any vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10102566, filed 2004-12, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 14 | 14% |
| 2000 | 39 | 18% |
| 1999 | 26 | 19% |
| 1998 | 25 | 11% |
| 1997 | 54 | 20% |
| 1996 | 49 | 12% |
| 1995 | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Jimmy
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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