Two problems related to steering have been reported for the 2000 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
I am concerned because I am the third person I know of with GMC Jimmy 99 or newer who had to have upper ball joints, tierod(s) and the right wheel bearing replaced when vehicle was at or just over 3 yrs old. The fact that 2 of the 3 had the problems paid for by GMC dealer, even though vehicle was out of warranty, makes me think gm knew this problem was occurring & chose to address it on an "as needed basis, instead of a recall. My costs were said to be a "gm customer loyalty adjustment". I am confused that my dealer at first said I was to pay for parts only, no labor. Then changed it to labor only, not parts. I noticed afterward that my invoice for the work shows wording that lifetime warranty applies to only customer paid parts. Does that mean since I did not pay for the parts, there is no warranty? I appreciate not having to pay for the repairs, but something definitely smells fishy.