2000 GMC Jimmy Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 14%of 211 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 GMC Jimmy, 14% of the 211 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2000 Gmc Jimmy 4wd. It has a hd towing package. At 84,300 miles my 4le60 transmission went out. The sun gear went bad. The sun gear is the main gear in the transmission. I have never raced the truck, or towed a trailer, or went 4-wheeling with it. I paid 1,400 dollars to have it rebuilt. By looking online it seems that this is a common failure to this transmission. What recourse do I have?”
NHTSA complaint #10178644, filed 2007-01, 84,309 miles“I put my 2000 Jimmy in reverse and heard a pop sound then it would not move at all so I put it in drive a it did move then but it wined so I had to call a wrecker to come get it.I bought it from a ford dealer they said it was the valve body it would cost 650.00 to fix but I also but the extended warrenty but it was already out the said 4 out of 5 Jimmy have the same problem”
NHTSA complaint #10121129, filed 2005-05, 87,000 miles“1st 3 time now my check engine light went on for the samr thing secondary air injector system malfunction.it was just a bad sensor its still doing it.they want 140. Just for parts to fix it. 2nd I spent about 1000.00 to fix frount brakes rotors pads andwheel berrings.the owner of the garage said that he fixed about 50 of these a year my SUV was only 2 at the time 3rdi also spent almost 3000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10119845, filed 2005-05, 75,000 miles“My 2000 Jimmy has oil leaking from the oil cooler hoses, this is a known issue on these vehicles. Where is the recall? Also, my gas gauge is displaying inaccurate readings. I hear this is also common on Gmc Jimmy's. Where is that recall? Now to go along with my power window switch not working, molding coming loose, rear inside door handle breaking off, etc. All this with only 49,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10065965, filed 2004-04, 48,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10143757Jul 9, 2018This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician thatLight Duty Trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and 4 wheel drive may exhibit a condition of…
- 10096073Feb 17, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11 | 11% |
| 2000 | 29 | 14% |
| 1999 | 23 | 17% |
| 1998 | 30 | 13% |
| 1997 | 33 | 12% |
| 1996 | 28 | 7% |
| 1995 | 31 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Jimmy
39 complaintsBrakes
38 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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