Table 1 shows 15 common power train related problems of the 2000 GMC Jimmy. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the transfer case (four problems).
I have a 2000 GMC Jimmy 4wd. It has a hd towing package. At 84,300 miles my 4le60 transmission went out. The sun gear went bad. The sun gear is the main gear in the transmission. I have never raced the truck, or towed a trailer, or went 4-wheeling with it. I paid 1,400 dollars to have it rebuilt. Read details...
Vehicle intermittently goes from 2wd to 4wd without operator interaction (pressing switch on dash). It has occurred at different speeds. Vehicle taken to authorized dealer/shop, but incident did not repeat while in shop's possession. Read details...
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. Read details...