2000 GMC Jimmy SLE from North America - All Comments

Rad cracked in first year. Replaced under warranty.

Ignition Switch shorted out, leaving third gear as default. Replace under warranty.

Right front wheel bearing had to be replaced at 71094 KM $545 for the part, it is a sealed unit that can't be greased. Not under warranty.

Changing wheel bearings every 70,000 KM can get expensice. Why can't they be greased or the seals mad beter.

My 1999 Jimmy also needed the right front bearing hub at 81,000Km. Fortunately, UAP Auto Parts sold me the part for $316.00 (ca)

I too just replaced my right front wheel bearing due to strange vibration/grinding at 65,0000 miles. Grinding is gone however some vibration is still present. My wheel bearing/hub only $139. Have had serpentine belt replaced... otherwise pretty good overall.

2000 GMC Jimmy SLS 2 door.

Replaced right wheel bearing 34,000 miles, under warranty.

Replaced left wheel bearing 43,000 miles, $150 for part, 45 minutes to install.

Replaced Cap and Rotor @ 51,000 miles, $115.

Catalytic converter completely plugged, 52,000 miles, covered under GM 8 year/ 80,000 miles warranty.

What's next???

Got a 2000 Jimmy SLE, I have both front wheel bearings going out, although the passenger's side is a lot worse. This is the 4th time I see messages about the bearings wearing down very easily, and you can't even grease them! I only have 48,500 miles on mine. :o.

Has anybody change the front wheel bearings? I'm about to, but I've never done it on this vehicle. If you have, write me an e-mail of encouragement, telling me that is easy- please. :) Today's date: Sept.18, 2003.

Mflores67@hotmail.com.

Have a 2000 s.l.t. jimmy, replaced rt front bearing at 46,000.

Replaced left side last week at 52,000.

$185.00 each for the bearing only.

We all need to call general motors for a refund!!

There needs to be a recall.

I have a 2000 GMC Jimmy and have had all four ball joints replaced twice and had the right front wheel bearing replaced once. I have 115,000 miles on the truck. I'm getting a vibration and a grinding, so it's time to change the ball joints and wheel bearing again. This time, I'm going to attempt to do this myself. Has anyone done this before? Does anyone have any suggestions as far as manuals, parts, or technique? I've done minor things such as changed belts and even replaced my alternator, but I've never done anything with the suspension system. If anyone can offer advice or help, it would be GREATLY appreciated. You can email me at work john.stevens@husch.com or at home jstevens44@charter.net.

99 Jimmy.

I have had to replace both driver/passenger wheel bearings 3 times within 5,000 miles. The vehicle had 81,000 miles when I fixed them the first time, cost: $1,000.

I am now replacing all 4 ball joints. Vehicle has 85,000 costing $250.

I have also had to replace the brakes and tyrods at 81,000 miles.

I am now replacing the heater core at 85,000 miles and have been given an estimate for parts and labor of $875.

It seems there have been many complaints about the wheel bearings and I feel that GMC should do something so that we can be refunded. At least the refund would be able to pay for maybe one of the many other problems I seem to have with this SUV.

Own a 98' Jimmy. Had Hub assemblies replaced around 50,000. Was covered under a third party warranty I purchased with vehicle. Front brakes go a lot. Serpintine belt goes a lot. I'm getting vibrations again at high speeds. Wheel bearings or unbalanced tires likely suspects.

Recently purchased a 2000 GMC Jimmy that was near perfect. After putting on 3000 miles, the ABS light came on sporadically. Soon, the ABS would start activating when coming to a stop, causing a shuddering and the light coming on. Upon bringing to the dealer, was informed that it was the right front ABS sensor, but that it was part of a sealed bearing hub assembly, and the cost was about $400. A $20 high failure part is sealed in another $400 high replacement part??? My last GMC.

I've got a 2000 GMC Jimmy. So far I've had to replace the alternator at around 60,000 miles. Then before hitting 80,000 I had to pay around $600 to have the right wheel barring changed. I am now having to fork out another $700 to have the heater core replaced. They tell me that it will take awhile to replace the heater core, as the whole front dash board has to be taken out. My mechanic wants me to give him a week to fix it. Guess I will have to pay out for a rental car as well. I sure miss my old Honda!!

In thirteen months three full hub-bearing replacements, two serpentine belts. 2000 SLT. 22,000 kms in that time. your right, time for a recall.

I own a 2000 gmc jimmy sls,2 door. I have 53000 miles and no prob. still going strong! I love my gmc and look forward to many more years to come. I wax it at least one time a month and up to 3 times a month, I have a performance chip, a jet stage 1, to add the 25 hp to the 190 from the factory, giving me 215 hp- I can smoke a jeep liberty, even if thay add a chip! jeep liberty is too big and bulky to compete!I am very happy, I have no prob. smoking a jeep librety! lol, come and get it! at a total of 215 hp! I love my jimmy sls with a vortex 3.8 v6.jeep has no stride next to me with its 3.7 at 210 hp it just can't hang!

I just got a 2000 SLE Jimmy with 100000 miles on it. It runs like a top, runs great, but the right front hub I think blew. I hear a thought thump thump thump when I drive on that side with it when the tire rolls. I don't have a lot of money since I Just bought this and I heard a new hub is going to be costly. Any suggestions?

Just got my 2000 Jimmy out of the shop. New ball joints, tie rod ends and left front wheel bearing. Cost? Around $1,200! This seems a little expensive to me. After reading all the above, it seems like this is a common problem around 80,000 miles. Has there been any recalls on this matter?