Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 3170B | 10017165 | Instrument panel cluster interior and/or head lamps flicker. *tt | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 3359 | 10013530 | Interior lights inoperative after bcm replacement b2618 diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 04/21/2005 | ||
| 3130 | 01/01/2004 | 10010053 | Instrument cluster prndl inoperative and or battery light on. *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3031A | 01/01/2004 | 10009647 | Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 01655 | 01/01/2004 | 01655C | 10007628 | Repeat diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0410 with water in the air pump. *mj | 07/06/2004 |
| 00632 | 01/01/2004 | 10007620 | 4.3l l35 engine-diagnostic trouble code p0300 but no misfire can felt. *mj | 07/06/2004 | |
| 02010 | 01/01/2004 | 10007296 | Ipc (instrument panel cluster) interior head lamps flicker on 99-04 chevrolet, gmc and cadillac full size trucks and utilities as well as other models. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 01642 | 01/01/2004 | 10007235 | Ipc (instrument panel cluster) gauge fluctuation after key-off. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 260702 | 07/26/2002 | 637325 | Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition adter sitting over 24 hours and / or rear tailgate glass is inoperative. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| 010856001A | 06/01/2001 | 010856001 | 623034 | Some customers may comment that the security lamp illuminates while driving; engine cranks but will not start; and / or the engine starts then stalls and the security lamp is flashing. *tt | 10/25/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 160702 | 07/16/2002 | 637280 | Some vehicles witht he 4.3 liter engine may experience repeat diagnostic trouble code p0410 with evidence of water in the air pump. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||||
| 250202 | 02/25/2002 | 629824 | Information on replacing corroded trailer pre-wire harness at the rear bumper. *tt | 04/09/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/12/2010 | 135000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc jimmy. while examining the vehicle, she noticed that the rear brake lights were inoperable. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the multi-function switch needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 135,000. updated 05/12/10 *bf the consumer stated there was smoke coming from the steering column and the turn signals were inoperative. updated 05/17/10.*jb | |||
| 10/14/2006 | 62189 | 1 | 09/09/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, smoke started coming out of the steering column. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was pulled over and the engine was turned off, however it kept running and the engine warning light illuminated. all the exterior lights failed except the head lights. the dealer appointed the vehicle for inspection on october 18th 2006. the manufacturer was contacted who promised to call back october 19th (didnt call back) after the results of the dealership inspection had been delivered to them. the contact expressed concern because the safety risk involved in this electrical failure should be the manufacturer's responsibility. updated 11/9/2006 - *nm | |||
| 01/19/2004 | 55000 | 10 | 11/29/2003 |
| While driving on highway or up hill rpm dropped, and loss of power, service engine light comes on and stays on. replaced distributor cap and rotor button, helped for one day then happened again.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 2 | ||
| While driving voltage regulator goes down, and headlights go dim. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer twice for this problem. consumer feels it's an electrical problem. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 10000 | 9 | |
| Several problems with 2001 gmc jimmy. battery - was leaking & running down engine compartment - (under warranty) dealer was going to replace battery & fix where acid had eat up pan, under coating,wires, etc. dealer did not do any of this - all they did was super glue bad battery connector back to battery. i went back to dealer to complain & was told that they did not have time to even look to verify that nothing was done. warranty expired 2 days later. go figure! brakes - have gone thru 2 sets of pads all around - had to replace 2 rotors so far- as they were eat up completely - nothing left on one side. makes constant grinding noise like brakes are being ridden. lights - had to have emergency switch replaced under warranty.( had no brake lights) transmission - always revving up or dropping down. front end - popping cracking noises. interior lights - dim & light always on everything. ask 1st dealer for a print out of service on vehicle- was told that nothing had been done to it ever. ask 2nd dealer for print out - found that vehicle had been towed in 3 times for problems ( i bought it with 10,000 miles on it) they had replaced a few things several times (forgive me i do not have that info handy at present) also, sometimes ie feels like accelerator sticks. i usually drive chevy - this was my 1st & last gmc (i know that they are the same basically) i feel unsafe in my car & i'm currently trying to get my old chevy running again so i can get rid of this piece of junk!!!! please help if possible. the time line is from july 2002 thru current jan 2 2005. *jb | |||
| 10/12/2001 | 18113 | 5 | 02/05/2001 |
| I purchased our 2001 jimmy on 2/05/01 (new). we experienced the first of 7 electrical system failures on 10/12/01. on 10/12/01 the brake light switch failed and was replaced. on each of the three following dates; 7/26/02, 6/18/03 and 7/02/03 the ignition switch was replaced after the vehicle failed to start or stopped running during operation. it was towed to a gmc dealer on each of those occasions. on 8/08/03 the vehicle again would not start and was towed to the dealer. we were told the problem this time was the battery. on 8/23/03 the fuse block was replaced after the vehicle stopped running during operation. again towed to a dealer. again on 10/10/03 the fuse block was replaced after the vehicle stopped running during operation. again towed to a dealer. *la | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 10/12/2001 | 18113 | 5 | 02/05/2001 |
| I purchased our 2001 jimmy on 2/05/01 (new). we experienced the first of 7 electrical system failures on 10/12/01. on 10/12/01 the brake light switch failed and was replaced. on each of the three following dates; 7/26/02, 6/18/03 and 7/02/03 the ignition switch was replaced after the vehicle failed to start or stopped running during operation. it was towed to a gmc dealer on each of those occasions. on 8/08/03 the vehicle again would not start and was towed to the dealer. we were told the problem this time was the battery. on 8/23/03 the fuse block was replaced after the vehicle stopped running during operation. again towed to a dealer. again on 10/10/03 the fuse block was replaced after the vehicle stopped running during operation. again towed to a dealer. *la | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 2 | ||
| While driving voltage regulator goes down, and headlights go dim. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer twice for this problem. consumer feels it's an electrical problem. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/10/2006 | 30000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2001 gmc jimmy. problem is ignition lock. key stays in lock, have to fiddle with ignition move car, turn wheel to find just the right place. thought just my car,but have seen others with same problem, local dealer said can fix for about 100 dollars they never looked at vehicle. was told by gm on phone to push button on column to get key out, i don't have one was told book shows one any suggestion the vehicle fits my needs was really super low miles. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2003 | 12849 | 1 | 03/10/2001 |
| The dash lights were on as if car was not running but car was running. all gauges would not work. this was intermittent. the key could not be removed from the ignition during one of these instances. dealer replaced ignition switch.*ak | |||
| 07/21/2003 | 15125 | ||
| Ignition switch | |||
| 44000 | 1 | ||
| On going problem with ignition switch going bad, had two replaced within 36,000 miles and now at the present mileages of 44,000, the problem with hesitation and the dash board lights going out momentary while driving have re-occured again. dealer and the manufacturer have been notified. *nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 10/11/2003 | 20 | 05/23/2001 | |
| Problems with my 2001 gmc jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch, wheel bearings, clanking noise, roaring noise, windshield wiper failure, windshield wiper hose failure, battery, a/c, and so on. currently, my vehicle clanks approximately 15 minutes after turning off the engine and my a/c does not work properly at all times. dealership consistently says there's nothing wrong however i have had the vehicle for 2+ years and i know my car. *la | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/02/2009 | 102000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc jimmy. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact detected smoke coming from the steering column. suddenly, the rear brake light system activated without the brakes being applied. the brake lights remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred intermittently and the dealer was notified of the malfunctions. the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v231000 (exterior lighting:brake lights;switch); however, the remedy has not corrected the issue. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 102,000. updated 10/06/09 *bf the consumer stated he purchased the parts and had the dealer replace the combination and ignition switch. updated 10/08/09 | |||
| 10/12/2001 | 18113 | 5 | 02/05/2001 |
| I purchased our 2001 jimmy on 2/05/01 (new). we experienced the first of 7 electrical system failures on 10/12/01. on 10/12/01 the brake light switch failed and was replaced. on each of the three following dates; 7/26/02, 6/18/03 and 7/02/03 the ignition switch was replaced after the vehicle failed to start or stopped running during operation. it was towed to a gmc dealer on each of those occasions. on 8/08/03 the vehicle again would not start and was towed to the dealer. we were told the problem this time was the battery. on 8/23/03 the fuse block was replaced after the vehicle stopped running during operation. again towed to a dealer. again on 10/10/03 the fuse block was replaced after the vehicle stopped running during operation. again towed to a dealer. *la | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2001 | |
| At 12,270 miles we had no brake lights taken to the dealer and he replaced the turn signal and said that was the problem. that was in june. on july 6, 2001 the dash board lights flashed several times lighting all of the guages showing that the engine was not running, but it was still running. engine light stayed on. took the vehicle to the dealer who found multiple trans dtc's internal failure replace ignition switch and performed relearn. i am concerned that this vehicle will have more defects, please let me know if others are having the same problem. thank you.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 12/12/2003 | 12849 | 1 | 03/10/2001 |
| The dash lights were on as if car was not running but car was running. all gauges would not work. this was intermittent. the key could not be removed from the ignition during one of these instances. dealer replaced ignition switch.*ak | |||
| 10/21/2003 | 13 | 03/07/2003 | |
| My vehicle has two problems that i am aware of. there's heat coming from the floor heater while the heater is off, and it burns my feet. the other problem is that when i activate my left/right blinker my day lights go out, and sometimes when i'm driving my day lights are not activated. i have to play with my blinkers to make then come on. my car is still under warranty, but the dealership where i purchased this vehicle refuses to fix either problem. they told me that my car is designed this way. *la | |||