The contact owns a 2001 GMC Jimmy. The contact stated that while at a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle turned off independently. The contact stated that he had to depress the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal at the same time to keep the vehicle running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the spider fuel injectors needed to be replaced. Additionally, there was very low compression on cylinder #1 and #3 of 55 PSI. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was unrepairable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
2001 GMC Jimmy engine problems
12 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 59,000.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 59,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Cooling system4
- Exhaust system2
- Engine2
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
- Exhaust system: emission control1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Jimmy engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 GMC Jimmy engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2001 GMC Jimmy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Hello I have buy this car in a dealer ''goval auto sales'' in pompano and we have many problem with safe. The engine may be stop + suspension + different tyre. We go to the dealer where we buy the car laste week. But he say, it's not my problem. My question : is it has no responsibility for safety when he sells a car? Thank you very much for your attention. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc jimmy. The contact noticed that the on-board diagnostic system warning indicator would consistently illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle frequently misfired, which caused it to be inoperable. The dealer stated that he needed to replace the scpi fuel injector and the mass air flow sensors at the cost of $1,150. He is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. He called the manufacturer in reference to a voluntary recall for the state of california for 1996 to 2001 SUV's, but was not provided any assistance because the recall was not applicable for his state. The current and failure mileages were 72,000.
Vehicle continuously overheated.
Really bad exhaust smell. Not eggs. Not your standard stink. Bad smell since 6 months after purchase in 2001. Keeps the following traffic way behind me. Had oxygen sensor checked many times. But I think its the cat. Converter. *jb everytime I take it in for service, I request a fix. Still not fixed. Service center can't dup problem, why? I smell it !! Also flux gas gauge movement in park. Also no horn. Had fixed once in summer 2005, and 5 months later it doesn't work again. The fuse is fine. Could have used it the other day. :-(
Was told by state farm this was a design defect. The oil lines leak from the engine down to the filter that is on the front bumper instead of on the engine.
Service engine light has come on a total of 7 times in 8 weeks (all with in 2 months). I was told by dealer secondary air pump was bad. Part was replaced a number of times. I called gm's customer assistance center. They offered no help other than to call a gmc dealer and have them take a look.
I purchased a used 2001 gmc jimmy from performance (lemon dealer) pontiac in syracuse n.y.. The vehicle had 36,000 miles on it and 7 months later (purchased 6/03) the engine is shot. It had a leak through either a head gasket or head/block and antifreeze had been leaking into the engine oil. My vehicle now needs another engine or a complete rebuild!
My vehicle has two problems that I am aware of. There's heat coming from the floor heater while the heater is off, and it burns my feet. The other problem is that when I activate my left/right blinker my day lights go out, and sometimes when I'm driving my day lights are not activated. I have to play with my blinkers to make then come on. My car is still under warranty, but the dealership where I purchased this vehicle refuses to fix either problem. They told me that my car is designed this way.
Problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch, wheel bearings, clanking noise, roaring noise, windshield wiper failure, windshield wiper hose failure, battery, A/C, and so on. Currently, my vehicle clanks approximately 15 minutes after turning off the engine and my A/C does not work properly at all times. Dealership consistently says "there's nothing wrong" however I have had the vehicle for 2+ years and I know my car.
Questions about the 2001 GMC Jimmy engine
Does the 2001 GMC Jimmy have engine problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the engine of the 2001 GMC Jimmy, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 GMC Jimmy engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 59,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Jimmy engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Jimmy have bad engine?
The GMC Jimmy model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (76 complaints), 1996 (53 complaints) and 1997 (38 complaints).
Other 2001 GMC Jimmy problems
Lights 17Electrical 16Brakes 15Suspension 14Transmission 11Fuel system 8Airbags 7Acceleration 5Steering 5Body 4Visibility 3Tires 2Wheels 2Locks 1
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