GMC Jimmy Headlight Problems

Headlight complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Brake lights
  16
• Brake lights › Switch
  11
• Headlights
  9
• Turn signal › Switch
  8
• Hazard flashing warning lights
  6
• Turn signal › Flasher unit
  3
• Turn signal
  3
• Headlights › Switch
  2

Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  14%
• 25k–50k
  312%
• 50k–75k
  728%
• 75k–100k
  28%
• 100k–150k
  936%
• 150k+
  312%

What owners report

There have been a number of recalls for the 2001 GMC Jimmy, mainly recall #01073a & b stating ext. Lighting brake switch/ no rear brake lights. I'm told that the service was apparently completed on my vehicle in 2002, but another recall came out in 2008 stating the same problem. GM Canada is refusing to do the necessary recall on my truck stating that it was previously completed and that my vehicle is over a decade old, so it's my problem. I won't be purchasing another GMC in the future due to this issue. My rear brake lights stop working and its the switch that needs replacing. Thanks for nothing GM! You just lost a long term customer over a recall part. Dec 2001 - recall #01V364000 May 2008 - recall #01V364 / 01073b

Dt: 2001 GMC Jimmy, faulty brake lights. The brake lights failed to operate, causing consumer's vehicle to be rear end, later the consumer found the brake lights had been recalled. Manufacturer had not informed the consumer. The consumer was the original owner. Manufacturer fixed the brake light problem, but would not rememberise the consumer for the other damage caused by the faulty brake lights.

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. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 GMC Jimmy. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to complete a turn while utilizing the turn signals, the contact heard an abnormal noise after the turn would be completed although the turn signal was still engaged. The contact stated that he was an independent mechanic, and diagnosed that the vehicles multi function switch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V231000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Loss of stop lights and rear hazard lights. This is the third occurrence for this particular vehicle. Each time I have had to have the multi-function switch replaced at a cost of $395-439. This defect is addressed in campaign # 01V364000 for 200 and 2001, but not my 1999. All use the same GM part number.

The daytime running lights go off whenever the turn signal is used. When the turn signal is turned off, the daytime running lights turn back on. I consider this a safety defect because to oncoming drivers and also people ahead of you it appears you are signalling them. This is especially pronounced in heavy traffic with many lane changes. Here in seattle, this May provoke an act of road rage as to the wrong person this light flashing could be interpreted as a hostile act.

The blinker sound comes on for no reason and stays on for random lengths of time. Tapping on the brake will turn off the blinker noise for a short time, but it comes back on often. I replaced the turn signal relay, but the problem remained.

The engine continually misfires. There is a TSB bulletin #00-06-04-003b. Deposit buildup on popped valve ball &/or seat, causing it to stick. There is a recall because of this but only in california. I live in alaska. I got an estimate of $1200 bucks to fix this problem. Because of this, I only get 5-7 mpg, and have little power. Also, my ABS light turns on and the ABS activates at low speeds on dry ground. My electrical system is totally messed up. My right clicker just the sound not light) goes off when driving. It is completely erratic and unpredictable. My speakers turn off and on sporadically. My driver side seat adjuster broke off with little pressure. My steering wheel continuously pulls to the right. This many problems in a vehicle is ridiculous. What a lemon. Especially since I have seen the same exact complaints all over this sight about this specific vehicle.

Related recalls (2)

NHTSA investigations