2000 GMC Jimmy service brakes, hydraulic problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 GMC Jimmy — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At 94,445 miles: noticed a small leakage on garage floor, forward of left rear tire--within 10 miles noted significantly reduced braking capability. Taken to repair facility the following morning...the steel brake lines on driver's side were found corroded and cracked which caused brake fluid loss-…”
filed Mar 16, 2012
“Upon inspection of 2000 gmc jimmy 4dr / 4wd brake line drivers side over frame next to fuel tank held down by a clip leading to rear brakes ruptured due to corrosion around the clip area that holds the line to frame causing total loss rear brakes and proper braking when brake pedal went to the…”
filed Nov 8, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 9 | 9% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 13 | 9% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 29 | 12% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 51 | 19% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 172 | 42% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 234 | 47% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 255 | 76% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 164 | 76% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 86 | 70% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 78 | 66% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 GMC Jimmy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.