2001 GMC Jimmy Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 11%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 GMC Jimmy, 11% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 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.
“When I got to work on tuesday morning, went to park car in space, put in reverse, clunk, no reverse, can't get out of first gear. I had to have my car towed 30 miles each way to my mechanic. Turns out the planetary gear went, need a new transmission, costing over $3000.00. After doing some research on the internet I see there are thousands of complaints on something called the sunshell gear 4160e that seems to have been a problem on many of Gmc passenger cars and light duty trucks. I even came across a service bulletin they put out about the problem, but never any recall on such a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256070, filed 2009-01, 92,000 miles“Abs and 4 wheel drive was not working right took to dealer and they found right front wheel bearing was real bad they said that might be causing the problem and that it would cost 425.00 dollars to fix have not repaired yet vehicle has 63135 miles on now but when it was inspected it had 55512 on it and the garage said there was some play in the front but thought it was idler are play which was in limits for pa now I don't knoe about that know”
NHTSA complaint #10130002, filed 2005-07, 55,512 miles“Several problems with 2001 Gmc Jimmy. Battery - was leaking & running down engine compartment - (under warranty) dealer was going to replace battery & fix where acid had eat up pan, under coating,wires, etc. Dealer did not do any of this - all they did was super glue bad battery connector back to battery. I went back to dealer to complain & was told that they did not have time to even look to verify that nothing was done. Warranty expired 2 days later. Go figure! …”
NHTSA complaint #10104930, filed 2005-01, 10,000 miles“From july of 2002 until august 9, 2003 the following problems have occurred with my 2001 Gmc Jimmy - which now has 46,000 miles registered:7/02: while driving vehicle slips from 2wd t o 4-wd low. Diagnosis: transfer case shift module shorted 7/02: when sitting in traffic and accelerating transmission slips RPM. Diagnosis: not able to find source 8/02: again 4-wd low shift for no reason. Diagnosis: found codes loss stored info. Also: interior and exterior lights go on and off at will. …”
NHTSA complaint #10033118, filed 2003-08, 46,000 miles“2001 Gmc Jimmy sle 47k miles automatic transmission already needs to be replaced. I am told that their is a seal that is leaking causing the vehicle to hesitate accelaration in first gear when cold.”
NHTSA complaint #10030837, filed 2003-08, 47,000 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…
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 2001 GMC Jimmy
16 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Jimmy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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