2000 GMC Jimmy fuel system problems

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 00

Gmc jimmy 2000 fuel gauge not reading the correct amount of fuel . This is a ongoing problem. Running out of gas is a big problem if you don't track mileage. Very unsafe as one could be stranded .

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · NY

Tl *the contact owns 2000 gmc jimmy. The stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly shut off because no fuel was being pumped in. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the fuel pump was defective. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000 and the current mileage was 138,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Fuel system · CO

My 1998 envoy had thie same issue (which I bought new) as the used 2000 gmc diamond edition jimmy I bought to replace it after I was t-boned in aug 2009... Fuel gauge is totally faulty and I have to reset the tripometer every time I fill up or will run out of gas due to false readings. As a single mommy with two kids I am scared of the idea of getting stuck on a dark highway headed in or out of town because of this. If the tripometer ever goes I will be at a loss. The key sticks in ignition and I have to turn the vehicle of and on sometimes 30 or 40 times while others only twice or so... With hundreds of complaints posted on the web... )and that is only at first glance) I have seen with these known issues I do not know what to do.

Filed Jan 6, 2009 · Fuel system · 93,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc jimmy. The contact stated that the spider port injector was leaking gasoline between the firewall and the engine. There was a recall for the previous year, make, and model vehicle, but not for the 2000 jimmy. The contact smelled gasoline in the vehicle and took it to a personal mechanic. The dealer stated that gasoline leakage was a common failure. The contact feels that this is very unsafe due to the fact that gasoline leaking on a hot engine may cause a fire. The failure was noticed while driving 25 MPH. The current mileage was 115,000 and failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2008 · Fuel system · 150,135 miles · AR

I continue to have constant problems with my 2000 gmc jimmy. First thing that happened was the gas gauge just started messing up. Giving false reading. I ran out of fuel two times because the gas gauge showed I had half of tank of gas and apparently it was empty. Leaving me sitting on the side of the road way out in the country. The second time this happened it cost me my current job. My employer did not believe that my gas gage would give such false readings!

Filed Apr 15, 2008 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · VA

My fuel gauge in my 2000 jimmy began fluctuating wildly in januray 2008. When the tank was filled it registered fine but after some gas was consumed the gauge proved grossly inaccurate. I had to watch my trip odometer to gauge the amount gas left in the tank. I went to several mechanic's and was told that it was the sensor. However, from what I was told, the sensor and gas pump are both connected and submerged in gas. I had it repaired and luckily it was only the sensor. It cost more than $400. I was told that if the unit was severely corroded, I would have to replace both the pump and sensor. This is not a comforting experience. I assume there is no danger from fire, but I would expect the gas gauge to work and it didn't. I find it interesting that another person experience the exact same problem, only earlier.

Filed Apr 6, 2008 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · WA

For the past two years my 2000 gmc jimmy has had continuous malfunctioning fuel gauge which is not reliable. The fuel quantity needle fluctuates and is un reliable. The dealer says the repair is expensive and is not covered, due to the vehicle being out of warranty period. The vehicle mileage is tracked to determine approx fuel quantity. I am submitting this report to urge the odi to effect a vehicle recall to fix this wide spread problem with the 2000 my gmc jimmy vehicle.

Filed Apr 12, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · NY

Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 gmc jimmy. The vehicle vibrated loudly when being started. The repair shop replaced the wheel cylinder for a third time. Also, the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · IA

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.

Filed Oct 11, 2006 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · CA

Gas gauge does not work. States full when vehicle is empty and then drops to empty after you run out of gas. I have to use my odometer to track how many miles I have driven to know when to fill tank again.