Table 1 shows seven common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 GMC Jimmy. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light switch (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (six problems).
There have been a number of recalls for the 2001 GMC Jimmy, mainly recall #01073a & b stating ext. Lighting brake switch/ no rear brake lights. I'm told that the service was apparently completed on my vehicle in 2002, but another recall came out in 2008 stating the same problem. Read details...
2001 GMC Jimmy recall no. 01073 stop/hazard lamps this was replaced on my Jimmy before I owned it . I t went bad again . I contacted a chevy/GMC dealer and GMC and was told that nothing could be done since it was already replaced. Read details...
The multi-function switch developed an open circuit condition that resulted in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. This occurred because the dealership failed to replace the hazard switch carrier as stated in recall 01v364000. Read details...