Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Its a love/hate thing with this Jimmy - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By IowaBreeze - December 5 - 2:58 pm

  In 5 years and 130K miles I have replaced both front hub assemblies, two fuel pumps, heater core, whole AC system, tie rod ends,radiator, alternator, many sets of brake pads, and none of it is cheap!! Also, the seat back handle broke, the lights on the steering wheel and doors failed, the visor mirror lights quit, I have no floor heat, and my 4WD wont engage. $7000+ in repairs over 5 years! It is comfortable to drive and the engine is a runner, but the other components are pure junk. What a disappointment. 19 MPG is not too great at $3.00 per gallon. Never again!

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  Just what I expected - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By jimmy drivin woolley - November 3 - 7:06 am

  All the repairs I have read in this forum about the Jimmy are typical! Dont whine about it! The Jimmy is a heavy truck! Replacing wheel bearings/hub assembly is normal. Gas mileage isnt the best, but the Jimmy is an SUV not a Ford Pinto. Every vehicle has pros and cons, things dont last forever! I service my own vehicles, If you are car savy, I recomend this vehicle as you can probably do most the maintainance and repairs yourself. The only bad experience ive had is paying a dealer $900.00 to replace the fuel pump. Take care of this SUV and it will take care of you. If you had a bad experience, Im sorry. Potential buyers dont be scared off by complainers. I highly recomend!

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  Works with engine light on? - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By astrocastro - November 2 - 11:29 pm

  Bought used with 42K miles on it, got smart and bought used car warranty. The warranty paid for itself with warranty repair at ~60K miles. Every year the check engine light comes on every spring and stays on till autumn and then extinquishes with the cooler temperatures. Found out it was related to some (again) transmission related problem....still works with light on. Like so many others also had to replace front wheel bearings (sealed, designed for zero maintenance?) and replace the cheap seat reclining mechanism passenger side. Of course the electrical stuff in the drivers door is always a problem, but probably due to mechanical (dirt etc.) I hear the motors.

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  Adriannes Jimmy - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By Adrianne - November 2 - 4:46 pm

  This is the worst car I have ever owned. I have replaced the radiator, the fuel pump, wheel bearings (twice), control arm bushings. Both visors have fallen apart, rear defrost doesnt work, ABS light wont go off. I have put about $3500 worth of work in the 3 years I have had this vehicle. I would not recommend it to anyone.

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  Do not buy - 2000 GMC Jimmy
  By Jimmy Hater - October 28 - 6:53 pm

  I have put well over $8000 in repairs to this vehicle. It is a very sharp SUV that was poorly designed. I have replaced ball joints and well bearing hub assemblys multiple times. A small fortune was spent to fix a secondary air induction pump. I would recommend everyone to stay away from purchasing this vehicle. I am not the only one that has these problems, everyone I know with one has the same problems to some extent.

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  Fun to drive, easy to handle - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By Love it! - October 8 - 3:26 pm

  This is the second Jimmy SLT 4x4 that I have owned. This first one was totaled in an accident and did so well that I decided to get another one. I have only had to replace the tires, tune-ups, and other general maintenance on it. It now has over 100,500 miles on it. Now the brake light warning stays on, and the ignition switch is going out. I think thats what it is. Other than that, I love it. It is easy to drive, great sound system, comfy seats with dual seat warmers.

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  My GMC is still strong - 1998 GMC Jimmy
  By Phillip T - August 25 - 2:32 am

  Not sure with the others, but with 162,000 miles, our Jimmy has never failed on the road. Great, timeless looks, comfy ride and comfy interior. Very reliable, in its time the Cat-converter was replaced at 150k, fuel pressure regulator at 155k (typical of these motors), and the rear axle seals leaked ruining the parking brake, and rear brake rotors, a 600 dollar repair. And recently the master cylinder was replaced due to a weak brake pedal. But no major failure ever, and still runs very strong. The 4.3L V6 provides great torque. And the 4L60E transmission is smooth, and originally responsive, though a bit sluggish sometimes. I love this little Jimmy, Ill drive it til the wheels fall off

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  Everything I expected - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By barr - August 7 - 8:39 pm

  I bought this SUV new from the dealership in 2001. I now have 90,000 miles on it. I get around 18 MPG city and 22 highway and I love to hit the gas. The biggest problem I had, was needing new tires at 28,000 miles. Was told that it helps keep the cost down to build them. This is a great SUV and will keep it for a long time.

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  I must be one of the lucky ones - 1998 GMC Jimmy
  By e5husmc - August 5 - 5:49 pm

  Bought vehicle with 5000 miles on it in 98. We have used it to pull a 2600 lbs bass boat and my wife drives it everyday. Replaced alternator around 80,000, replaced A/C compressor and right front wheel hub around 127000, and I am now putting in my 4th battery. These are normal problems with a vehicle with high mileage. Also had to take out turn signal switch a clean it to make it stop clicking. Rides nice, back seats are big enough for children but kinda tight for adults. Overall has been a good vehicle.

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  Still have it - 2000 GMC Jimmy
  By R Buck - July 31 - 3:24 pm

  Bought new in late 2000. Have driven it back and forth from FL to NH without problems. I see others have had battery problems like me. Fuel pump went just after warranty expired. GM did pay for parts, but there was $300 labor paid by me. Still only have less than 40,000 mi on it. Highway mileage has been as high as 23mpg. Averages about 20. Pickup is very good. Paint and finish still like new, but then this car is stored inside winters. It is 2wd, but we take it everywhere on dirt roads and such in NH. Has never stranded us yet. Ours has overabundance of factory cladding and running boards. With that good finish, and those extras it passes as a new vehicle as no-one is sure what it is.