GMC Jimmy owners have reported 248 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension upper ball joint (63 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower ball joint (51 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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. Read details...
Dt:the contact stated the upper and lower ball joints on both sides broke while driving in a parking lot. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership, where the ball joints and the anti lock brake sensors were replaced. Read details...
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). Read details...
I was just getting ready to leave the car wash. I pressed the brake padal to put the truck in gear, a second later the padal went to the floor, thought it was air in the line. Tried a few more times then got out of the truck to look for the leak, found (steel line) drivers side rusted. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 GMC Jimmy. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact heard a loud, abnormal bang. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was told that the front axle fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 85,000. Read details...