2000 GMC Jimmy suspension problems

Filed Dec 4, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 127,115 miles · WA

While driving my 2000 gmc jimmy my left side upper ball joint broke. Luckily I had just came out of a sharp corner and my speed was only about 25 MPH. A car had just passed in the other direction when my vehicle swerved to the left, halfway into the other lane before I was able to get control of it. Upon inspection, the tire was leaning inward and my brake line was severed. I had to use my emergency brake to stop.

Filed Sep 2, 2011 · Suspension, Tires · 120,000 miles · NY

Started out with a wobble on the tire then my ball joints upper and lower left and right front along with my tie rods inner and outer left and right my left ball barring hub was replaced on the left side front also I still have to replace the stabilizing front bar which I will be purchasing this week of sept 1st. This all happened just these past two weeks and now I am forced to purchase 4 tires that I cannot afford after spending all that money to fix the front end. Please help me. I did not have any accidents that is just from driving to work and for pleasure.

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 20, 2006 · Suspension, Transmission · 48,000 miles · WV

First the transmission went out and I had to have it rebuilt...then, I had to replace a ball joint...now the other one has to be replaced. The mechanic says it is too dangerous to drive. These repairs are not cheap and premature! Prior to having the transmission rebuilt I had it put on the machine and it sent out several different codes that had to be corrected...nevertheless, we still had to replace the transmission...also, the four wheel drive gets stuck periodically.

Filed Sep 20, 2006 · Suspension · 76,000 miles · MI

While driving heard a loud humming noise from front of vehicle. Dealer found front hub bearing needed replacement. Drivers side was replaced under warranty on 2/20/03 (note: I am the original owner and vehicle had 27,000 miles when problem first occurred). Same problem occurred on 3/15/04 that time on passenger side. Dealer replaced passenger side hub bearing on 3/15/04 and cost was split 50/50 with gm and myself (note: 46,000 miles on vehicle). Same problem recurred on 9/15/06 on passenger side hub bearing. Dealer states that hub bearing is bad and needs to be replaced again which is a $500 repair job. Furthermore this problem never occurred before with any other vehicle I have owned or any other non-jimmy owners that I know of. From reviewing your complaints and talking to other jimmy owners, this is a widespread recurring problem and a known defect that should be fixed by gm.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Suspension · OH

Had 2 sets of ball joints go bad. Lots of squeaking when go over bumps. Also hear "bang" sound when turn corners to the right going slowly.

Filed Sep 3, 2005 · Suspension · 80,005 miles · ND

I have a 200 gmc jimmy purchased in october of 2003. At that time it had 32,000 miles on it. At 42,000 miles I had to replace the lower ball joints. It currently has 80,000 miles on it and the lower ball joints had to be replaced again. I learned from the dealership when seeking a solution to this problem that the lower ball joints had also been replaced at 23,000 miles. I contacted gm and asked them to replace the ball joints fully but was given a 50/50 split. So what am I supposed to do in about 30,00 miles?

Filed May 24, 2005 · Suspension · MI

Without warning, ball joint failed resulting in front tire coming partially off vehicle. Repaired at dealer who claimed it was "not unusual" to have the ball joints fail.

Filed Mar 17, 2005 · Suspension · NY

The wheel bearings have been replaced 3x's, u-joints 2x's, also fuel pump, heater core(when this was repair my dash was bowed, when I went back to the dealer they told me it was worped...but it was fine before they did the heater core repair and denied any responsibility), multi-function swich, pinion seal, sway bar radiator, the power mirrors are broke for the 2nd time and have replaced the drivers door hinge 3 times and now the manifold seal is leaking. Also when it gets below a certain temp, the windshield wipers will not clear the windshield these are what I can think of off the top of my head. When the break switch went I felt it was a fire hazard and safety issue cuz the break lights would not turn off so the fuse had to be pulled and had to drive the vehicle to the repair shop with no break lights. Was about 5 minutes before I pulled the fuse and the back lights were very hot and it wouldn't taken much longer for the to cause a fire. The vehicle has 100,000 miles but they are easy miles and mostly highway. All maintenance has been done. This truck has one of the biggest pieces of junk I"ve ever own, would like to get rid of it but can't afford cuz everytime I go to repair it all repairs are between $400-600. I can say the only thing that has been good were the tires and breaks of which I got $70,000 miles out of but than the breaks were $$ maintenance repair cuz now we replace everything instead of turning the rotors and the break brades are very noisy.

Filed Jan 19, 2005 · Engine, Suspension · 61,642 miles · WI

At 50,000 miles, both front wheel bearings had to be replaced, as the vehicle was pulling off the road as it was being driven. I was told that they wore because of no grease. Now at 61,000 miles, the intake manifold gasket is leaking, and the oil lines are also leaking. The dealership estimated repair costs at well over $1100 dollars. This is a 2000 gmc jimmy, and only has 61,000 miles.