Steering Idler Arm problems of the 2001 GMC Jimmy

Two problems related to steering idler arm have been reported for the 2001 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Idler Arm problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2004

I own a 2001 GMC Jimmy 2 door, 2wd with 34,000 miles. I had to have replaced the idler arm and tie rod and 4 brand new tires because the idler arm was shot. There are only 34,000 miles on this vehicle, less than the 36,000 mile warranty. Gm would not repair it because of the vehicle was more than 3 years old. The auto technician at the tire store was amazed that this vehicle had such a bad problem with tire wear and the idler arm mechanism this early. This cost me $550 to fix.

2 Steering Idler Arm problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2003

Clunking noise in front end - verified excessive play in idler arm & pitman arm.

Other Steering related problems of the 2001 GMC Jimmy

Steering Idler Arm problems	2
Steering problems	2
Steering Column problems	1
Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problems	1

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