Front Suspension Wheel Bearing Problems of GMC Jimmy - part 1

While driving heard a loud humming noise from front of vehicle. Dealer found front hub bearing needed replacement. Drivers side was replaced under warranty on 2/20/03 (note: I am the original owner and vehicle had 27,000 miles when problem first occurred). Same problem occurred on 3/15/04 that time on passenger side. Dealer replaced passenger side hub bearing on 3/15/04 and cost was split 50/50 with gm and myself (note: 46,000 miles on vehicle). Same problem recurred on 9/15/06 on passenger side hub bearing. Dealer states that hub bearing is bad and needs to be replaced again which is a $500 repair job. Furthermore this problem never occurred before with any other vehicle I have owned or any other non-jimmy owners that I know of. From reviewing your complaints and talking to other Jimmy owners, this is a widespread recurring problem and a known defect that should be fixed by gm.

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I have a 2001 GMC Jimmy with 37,000 mainly driven in the winter. I am the original owner of the car. Within the past month I heard a very loud sound in the front. When taken to the dealership was told that the right front wheel bearing was so bad that a few more miles and the tire would have come off. They said the left wasn't any better, but could go another month. I only had enough money that day to fix the right. When I called the customer relations of gm, they told me they would investigate and get back to me. I was later told that they would only repair the left, but that I had to pay for the one only fixed (even though it was the worst), because the car was so old! it is no longer under warranty. They told me the dealership was going to pay for the left repair, but when I called the dealership, they said it was the manufacturer. After investigation, I see that canada ordered a recall for this vehicles wheel bearings failing at 70,000km for Jimmys 1998-2001, but no similar recall in the us. Both the dealership and gm told me I was lucky they were paying half. I do not believe wheel bearings should fail at 37,000 miles. I see similar owners complaining of multiple replacements for the same problem.

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There are several recalls out on my model of vehicle in which my vehicle has the same symptoms but when I run a check on the year VIN it comes back with no recalls. How can I make sure that my repairs should be covered under the recalls.

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Vehicle started making loud noises when turning wheel to left, but because the vehicle wanted to pull to the right, the wheel was almost always turned to the left. Thought it was a problem with the alignment, but after I hit a deer, my vehicle was taken in for body repairs and they informed me that the problem was with my hubs and wheel bearings on both sides of the vehicle and that I was very lucky to have hit the deer because my tires would have likely fallen off very soon. I have read many stories on this site almost exactly like mine. Gm needs to do something about this as my car has always been well maintained and there is no reason this should have happened so soon.

The brakes did not operate when they were applied and coming to a complete stop. Took vehicle to dealer for a check up, and results showed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. Dealer will repair them at owner's expense.

At 50,000 miles, both front wheel bearings had to be replaced, as the vehicle was pulling off the road as it was being driven. I was told that they wore because of no grease. Now at 61,000 miles, the intake manifold gasket is leaking, and the oil lines are also leaking. The dealership estimated repair costs at well over $1100 dollars. This is a 2000 GMC Jimmy, and only has 61,000 miles.

Front wheel bearing failure, causing both front wheels to loosen on the hub, I immediately took it to me mechanic who stated both wheels were ready to fall off. Upon research, this problem seems to happen on significant numbers of these vehicles do to design flaw of front suspension. The suspnsion is not desigend for the weight of the newer models Jimmy.

I own a 2000 Jimmy and have gone through 2 sets of upper and lower ball joints and at this time the left lower ball joints went again. What is the problem with the ball joints? this is costly to repair, as wel as dangerous, affecting the steering. I would like to know what improvments are being done to correct the problem, and if it is a common occurance among other GMC SUV's. There should not be disposible parts put on the front end of any vehicle.

Severe vibration above 20mph. Cause was premature front wheel hub bearings at 54,000 miles. Replaced wheel hubs at owner expense for $1100.

Passenger side wheel bearing failed, drivers side has failed twice now. Can't seem to get the front end to align either. Been to 3 shops and it still eats my tires. Got a nice email back from GMC says they don't show any claims through dtealerships, I could barely afford the $400 bearing much less have them bend me 90 degrees on the labor.

Wheel bearing assembly unit.

My vehicle is a 1999 GMC Jimmy. It has 65000 miles and I am the original owner and primary driver. The front hubs/bearings have both been replaced in the last 9 months, one at 50,600 miles, and nowone at 65,000 miles. The problem was not fixed by replacing the hub/bearings units. I was told yesterday that both of the front lower ball joints and an idler arm need to be replaced in addition to the hub/bearing. The shop working on the vehicle indicated that this was not normal at 65,000 miles, and that the condition of the ball joints made the vehicle unsafe to drive. I called gm and got absolutely no support from the district service representative since all of my repairs were not done at a gm dealership. The reason I stopped going to gm dealerships was poor service, inflated prices and recommendations for work to be done that wasn't necessary.

Front suspension on GMC Jimmy. Wheel bearings,upper and lower ball joints,spo drive shaft all within 1 months time, and still not right continual repairs since puchase in 2001. . . Cruise control,multi function switch,brake rotors,abs problems. . . . Nickel and dimed me to death.

Wheel noise could be heard during normal driving; noise became louder during a right turn especially at 40 mph. Mechanic found the right front wheel bearing needed replaced, for a $550 repair cost. This Jimmy only has 34,000 miles, but is out of warranty due to time.

I have a 2000 slt Jimmy which has been a pain. I've had lower ball joints replaced, upper ball joints replaced, major problems with the brakes, u joints replaced, hub and wheel bearing problems, altenator failure, a/c blower motor replaced, broken blend door which caused encoder motor and module failure, rear wiper moter replaced, back window lock replaced. Too many things have gone wrong with this vehicle. GMC should consider some sort of recall because I've read many complaints regarding some of the same issues.

Had to replace both upper ball joints, right tie-rod & right wheel bearing with only 35,000 miles & 2 month out of warranty. One owner vehicle, serviced regularly at dealership only.

Vehicle only had approximately 37,000 miles on it and the wheel bearing and thermostat went out.

2000 Jimmy envoy is one big piece of junk!!!!!.

Front wheel bearing.

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Wheel bearings on the front left and right side. They both failed, plus the abs light illuminated. The whole wheel bearing assembly was replaced this truck is junk and I will never own a gm ever again. This repair cost about 900. 00 total.

The gas gauge was constantly on full. The tank may be empty but the gauge read full. The dealer stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Please describe further. Consumer made numerous repairs on driver's door due to door falling off and water leaking during rain; in addition, front wheel bearing was replaced at 36,676 miles and 43,545 miles on the left and right respectively. Also, repairs on driver's seat recliner. Consumer also discovered rust on the rear hatch, and problems encountered with the heating and cooling system. Electrical problem can't be found on headlights and dash.

I have had to replace both the right and left wheel bearings in less than six months at a cost of $200 in warranty deductibles, and missed work as a result. I have read other complaints on this site and am completely appalled at the fact that gm has not considered a recall concerning this issue. Dt.

Consumer states that both front wheels bearing need to be replaced due to excessive wear, according to the mechanic. Feel free to provide any further information.

While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated and a roaring noise was heard. Consumer, stated the problem was the premature wear of front wheel bearing. Consumer replaced three sets of front wheel bearings within 70,000 miles of wear. The dealer and manufacturer were notified.

Left front wheel bearing is failing. Wheel could come off vehicle in event of failure. Hub unit is a sealed assembly and cost to repair is $600 per side. Know three other people with same failure. Two dealerships and one independent repair facility confirm this failure is common to this vehicle. I have never had wheel bearings fail and certainly not before the tires wore out.

Front wheel bearings failed.

I bought this 1999 GMC Jimmy used with 33000 miles. I noticed after buying that when you turned loose of the wheel that the vehicle would swerve to the right. Thinking I had an alignment problem I took it to my tire dealer and that's when he told me that the wheel bearing assembly needed to be replaced. Also he told me that this vehicle was not the only gm vehicle he had seen with that problem. After replacing the humming ,pulling to the right wheel bearing assembly, the problem was corrected. I have noticed on several sites that this is a common problem that gm will not admit to or fix. Bottom line is I should not have to replace that part at 37000 miles. Also the dealers mechanics should have caught it instead of playing dumb like they don't know this problem exist.

Consumer states that while driving the front wheel bearing broke, causing damages to the tire and rim. The bearings for both sides require fixing. The upper and lower ball joints broke while the consumer was traveling and cut the rim ruining the front left tire. The dealer replaced the ball joints, the wheel and the tire.

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Front passenger wheel making loud noise when wheels are turn to the left. Had mechanic check, said wheel bearing is going out. Found that manufacturing company had hundred of them back order.

Vehicle is pulling to right at all times, 5 alignments were done, pitman arm and rotor arm was replaced. Then, wheel bearings were replaced.

The permanently sealed wheel bearing "froze up" causing the wheel to shear off. This was according to the dealer.

This is the 3rd wheel bearing replaced on this vehicle - 1 at 59,657 and 2 at 71460 miles.

The left wheel bearing failed causing a humming noise from the left front wheel area while driving, the faulty bearing also damaged the wheel, the consumer is requesting reimbursement. Nlm.

Front wheel bearings failed. This caused wheels to become loose. Vehicle made a loud terrible grinding noise. Took vehicle to mechanic who indicated bearings could have sheared off. Abs brake failed. Also, u-joint failed causing grinding noise and vibration.

While driving heard a humming noise. Had vehicle check out. Front wheel bearings were defective, had them replaced, after 33000 miles, the right wheel bearings had to be replaced again. Contacted dealer.