What's New for 2001 GMC Jimmy
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2001
The Vortec 4300 V6 enjoys another round of improvements, plus the Jimmy adds programmable door locks and a new cargo management system to its long list of features for 2001. A floor-shift option is now available on two-door models with automatic transmission, and the four-wheel-drive SLE version touts restyled alloy wheels. The tarted-up Envoy has been dropped but the glitzy Diamond Edition, introduced last year to mark the 30th anniversary of the Jimmy nameplate, is back -- packing more pizzazz. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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2001 GMC Jimmy Reliability Rating
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| Engine |
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Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors and Air Pump and Hose Assembly. Problems with the Air Pump and Hose Assembly can cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is $39.95 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Air Pump and Hose Assembly is $233.60 for parts and $58.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Transfer Case Motor Assembly, 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles only. The cost to replace the Transfer Case Motor Assembly is $442.71 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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| Brake |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor. A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). The cost to clean the Wheel Speed Sensor is $84.50 for labor per wheel. The cost to replace the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) is estimated at $929.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. Prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. This engages the antitheft system and prevents the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing is estimated at $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes. |
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3 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for GMC Jimmy
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