Door Latch Problems of GMC Jimmy

GMC Jimmy owners have reported 6 problems related to door latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Latch problem of the 2000 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 11/01/2004

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. I have gone through 4 alternators in under 2 1/2 years.

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2 Door Latch problem of the 1999 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 05/16/2004

1-normal care and maintenance of this vehicle. 2-the door hinges failed on both front doors, needing expensive replacement. 3-both front hub assemblies failed at 85,000 miles, costing $700. 00plus to repair. Both failures are unacceptable!.

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3 Door Latch problem of the 1998 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 05/01/2004

The consumer stated the drivers side door latch where the door latch mounted on the door jam has a hole. The hole was on the back side of the door jam. Please provide any further information.

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4 Door Latch problem of the 1999 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 12/23/2002

Front upper ball joints breakage causing front wheel to come off and improper aligment-steering, battery problems, front passenger seat recliner handle breakage.

5 Door Latch problem of the 1997 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

Upper & lower ball joint snapped while driving had to replace both along with idler arm pitman arm & tie rod ends , had received notice about possible failure on these when I called GMC they reported my car was not included in this possible recall. Cost of 1500. 00 also fuel pump failed cost of 700. 00 now driver side door is defected will not close , probems with electrical system locks ,windows, lights interior & exterior,wipers will only work occasionally, fuel gauge sticks.

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6 Door Latch problem of the 1999 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 06/10/2000

Consumer was traveling about 50mph on the highwayand as she was approaching a gasoline station, she went to pull out of the gasoline parking lot, and driver's side door swung open. Passenger screamed. Consumer lost her purse, and also there was no prior warning that door was open.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of GMC Jimmy

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
6
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
5
Latches/locks/linkage problems
2
Hood Latch problems
2


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