While driving at 45 MPH, the check engine light came on. The dealer examined the vehicle and claimed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The consumer was driving at the same speed and all of the lights illuminated on the dash. The consumer pulled onto the shoulder and the vehicle was smoldering under the hood. *jb
2000 GMC Jimmy engine complaints
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Engine noise: this 2000 jimmy with the 4.3 vortec is quite noisy. When starting cold ,about 20 seconds later a lifter will start to rap, then will go away and then back. After coming off the highway, several lifters will get loud. Now, I have heard 4 1998-2000 4.3 in blazers and jimmys do this. Then dalerships say this is normal...technicians say there is a valve train issue. This is not normal noise..ina ddition, when loading the vehicle, like going up a steep hill, one or two lifters sound like they are ready to let loose.....cause of problem?
Vehicles shuts off without warning. *ak the vehicle started right up after each incident.
2000 jimmy envoy is one big piece of junk!!!!!
Had to replace the oil cooling lines at 22,118 miles at the cost of $292.29 on my 2000 gmc jimmy. I have checked the web site for other complaints and there are several for this problem. I believe this should have been a recall by gmc.
My 2000 jimmy has leaks assoxiated with the oil lines. I have found out that this is and has been a known problem for many years. Where is the recall? I just spent over $400 to repair...gm should pick up this cost.
My truck lost power and stopped running while driving on the freeway on the afternoon of 9-19-03. It was eventually towed to the dealer. Upon inspection I was told that nothing was wrong and that it ran fine. I was not convinced. On 9-22-03 it was determined that the truck needed a new catalitic converter and was driven in. I picked it up three days later. The next day the service light came on. I called the dealer and was told to bring it in. It was determined that the truck's computer needed to be updated. However the main computer was down and as such were not able to service it at that time. I was asked to return for reprogramming. The service light came back on on the evening of the 30th. I was not going to be able to bring it in to the shop until this week and in the meanwhile I was not driving it all that much. This past week end the service light came back on on saturday. Sunday night (10-5-03) while driving home the truck lost power again (much like back on 9-19-03)and stopped running while on the freeway. I proceeded to pull over to the right shoulder. I tried to turn it back on but just made a rattling noise and then I heard a pop. About three-five minutes after my attempt to turn it on I smelled and saw smoke coming out of the front hood. I managed to get my dog and myself out. In less than three minutes that we got out of the truck it was up in flames. The fire department was called and came to take out the fire. Unfortunately for me my truck was destroyed.
Oil leaking from timing cover and oil pan. I'm told gm knows of the problem, but is not doing nothing about it. Also had cooling lines leak, AC compressor failure, and others jimmy 2000 gmc.
While driving at highway speed, the engine shut down.
Oil cooling hoses went out around 43,000 had to replace and extended warranty didnt cover. Heard alot of people saying this has also happend to them and think gmc needs to do something.
I have a 1999 chevy blazer, and a 2000 gmc jimmy, which are both basically the same vehicles. The 99 blazer developed an oil leak from the oil lines at 33,000 miles, and the 2000 now has the same oil lines leaking at 41,000 miles. I have heard that this is a common problem with these vehicles, and engines have been ruined due to the oil lines. I feel that gm should offer to replace the obviously defective oil lines.
Oil cooler hoses leak. Known issue on this vehicle. Failure results in full oil capacity on road, and probable engine replacement
Consumer states while driving or at a complete stop vehicle cuts off, without any warning. Having total lost of power,vehicle takes a least 2-3 minutes to start back up. Nlm
While driving vehicle will stall and lose all power. Vehicle will start back up. This is an intermittent problem. Dealer contacted.
Vehicle shutdown without prior warning. Consumer stated no warning light appeared on panel that showed indications of a problem. Also, vehicle runs rough, like engine is racing. Dealership is aware of problem.
Truck shuts down for no reason at different speeds
While sitting in vehicle engine revved very high. It happened when it was very hot. Three weeks later, same problem, then a third time, and a forth time engine quit at stop sign/driving down a hill, and anywhere, without any warning sign. Vehicle cut off on interstate about 6 times. Consumer felt this was very unsafe.
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