Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 GMC Jimmy owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The engine shuts off while you are driving.. Amp meter needle drops to zero. And the engine shuts off. We have replaced battery, and alternator twice.dealership can"t fix it. It is dangerous to drive but it is all we have.
Shop > vehicle resources > vehicle ownership > vehicle recall search recall information is provided "as is" from the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA). Recall notices for 2000, GMC Jimmy year: 2000 vehicle make: GMC vehicle model: Jimmy NHTSA campaign number : 01V364000 summary: vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The multi-function switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected. Possible consequences: the loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash. Corrective action: dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. Owner notification will be conducted in two phases. …
The car was running on south hi 35, before arrive to 51th st, austin, texas. It was Friday, around 10:30, we were in the middle lane going to a medical appointment, when the car stop working, the engine went off. We were two in the car, and we were scare. Thanks god was in the morning, not rush hour, but hi 35 is always busy. We were lucky and found an space between the cars. We just park the car close the exit to go to 51th, but the safety truck which help on hi 35, parked behind us, so it protected us until the tow truck came for us, one and a half hour later.
The entire car is defective, though it does not state it is a lemon. I purchased it used. I have replaced many major parts that are not considered routine maintenance, such a driver's door hinges and bearings, hood release cable, steering arm (twice) hubs (twice) the wiring system is faulty. I have gone through 4 alternators in under 2 1/2 years.
As I was driving along the air bag light came on. I have seen threads of smoke on 3 or 4 occasions coming from the steering column. The air bag light goes out after a minute and comes on again repeatedly.
U.S. Department of transportation national highway traffic safety administration office of defects investigation nvs-210, 400 7th street, sw I am writing your agency because I feel there is a serious automotive safety issue I feel you are responsible for vigorously addressing. I recently bought a used 2000 Jimmy (59,000) miles and while browsing your web sight I thought I would check the recall history of the model. I found that there were two safety recall campaigns that seemed to directly apply to the car I purchased. They are identified as nhsta campaign id numbers 01V364000 (brake lights etc.) and 00V228003 (seat belts). Following up on this I called GM (10/3/05) to find out if the car I purchased had the safety items fixed. …
I bought a 2000 Jimmy from oak motors. I have had it for 5 months. In the last 5 months I have replaced the alternator, 3 pulleys, serpentine belt. The brakes are going out, power steering is going out, engine is tapping. I took it back after having it for 10 days because the service engine light came on. They wanted 175.00 to look at it. I was told at the time of purchase that I had to purchase the warranty for 995.00, I thought this was to cover any problem with the vehicle. It doesn't. They now want 540.00 to fix it. Please help.
I have a 2000 slt Jimmy which has been a pain. I've had lower ball joints replaced, upper ball joints replaced, major problems with the brakes, u joints replaced, hub and wheel bearing problems, altenator failure, A/C blower motor replaced, broken blend door which caused encoder motor and module failure, rear wiper moter replaced, back window lock replaced. Too many things have gone wrong with this vehicle. GMC should consider some sort of recall because I've read many complaints regarding some of the same issues.
This car has continually had transmission problems. I have also stopped in the dealer on 2 separate times about the transmission. The mechanic hooked up a computer to see the problem. I was never given a work order sheet for those 2 times. It has also been recalled for seat belts & ignition switch. Mr
Unarmored harness passed from underhood location to secured point on driver frame rail. Point of attachment on bracket cut through wire insulation, resulting in a shorted condition in several major systems including transmission shift points engine controllability and fuel indicator gauge.
Electrical complaints in other Jimmy years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2000 GMC Jimmy?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 GMC Jimmy, 9% of the model year's 211 complaints. The component named most often is alternator/generator/regulator (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 GMC Jimmy electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2000 GMC Jimmy, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Jimmy electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 81,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.