Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Dont buy one of these - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By sponzo - December 16 - 10:19 pm

  I have owned this car for four years and have had numerous electrical problems that were never solved, even by certified GMC dealer service shops. The transmission went at 72,000 miles, ending up in pieces in the oil pan. It has run rough after the 100K mile mark, a few times spewing transmission fluid all over the engine and causing it to smoke. The last time I took it for a drive, the engine spontaneously caught fire while I was driving. I pulled over and watched the entire SUV be overtaken in flames, including the interior and all personal belongings inside. Nothing was salvagable. The car had only 125K miles.

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  Junk - 1997 GMC Jimmy
  By jp1 - December 7 - 4:19 pm

  This is by far the worst car I have ever had. When it starts, and you never know if it will, it sounds like a flock of birds going down the road. It makes weird noises in the dashboard, along with popping noises from the windshield. On wet pavement or snow and ice it is completely unmaneuverable and unsafe. Brakes are undersized and inefficient for the vehicle. It is terrible for wasting gas. I had a 78 Oldsmobile 88 that got better mileage. The door locks freeze up completely at 29 degrees F. Oil cooler hoses can go without warning, frying the engine within a matter of minutes. The CD player and sunroof work, so you can listen to music while the snow comes falling in. Id rather walk.

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  1995 Jimmy - 1995 GMC Jimmy
  By Craig Berlehner - November 27 - 1:56 am

  I abuse this vehicle. When it dies, I will buy a new GMC to replace it. It just doesnt seem it will ever happen. I confidently drive this vehicle from coast to coast.

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  Mileage - 1996 GMC Jimmy
  By kyle kastanek - November 22 - 4:12 pm

  I think this is a great SUV for a sixteen year old to drive. It gets around a 20 miles a gallon and with gas prices your kids will not be asking you for gas money. They are a fun truck to drive.

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  What else could go wrong - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By done with GM - September 5 - 2:25 pm

  We bought the Jimmy so my wife could have a low cost 4wd vehicle. Its probably my fault for buying it used, but it certainly isnt low cost. After replacing the heater core ($750) ball joints twice ($200 each time) and fuel pump ($300) I can say Im nothing but disappointed in this vehicle. And as Im writing this my Jimmy is sitting idle in the garage with the fuel pump out again and the 4wd solenoid ($550) out. Having only put 15,000 miles on the car Im nothing but dissatisfied

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  Never Again! - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By PRM - August 29 - 11:35 am

  Quite nice to drive, when it works. Ive never had a car with more issues. 36K warranty not nearly enough. Ignition module replaced three times (once under warranty. 35K, 65K, 98K). Smoke from the steering column as your electrical fails is not fun. New engine at 70K (radiator failed, overheated and took out the head and engine). Catalytic converter replaced at 106. Passenger recline lever snapped off in passengers hand and cant be fixed (the shaft broke). The AC stopped at about 100K. I havent investigated yet. Other than that, no issues to speak of!

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  Money Pit! - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By EGOLDEN - August 15 - 3:25 pm

  I had my Jimmy for 2 years and spent over $3,000 in various repair costs in the 2 years I had it and I only put 22,000 miles on it during those 2 years. That said, I did buy it used, but with low mileage on it. The vehicle should not have broken down as much as it did. I planned on having the vehicle for 3 more years, but at this point I need to cut my losses. It makes sense that this vehicle is phased out now.

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  Diamond in the rough - 2000 GMC Jimmy
  By BJ - August 2 - 5:07 pm

  Overall, the Jimmy is a good SUV. The main problem encountered with the car was front end repairs and numerous brake replacements. Good performance and average comfort. For the money not a bad buy.

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  iIs this a nightmare or not? - 2000 GMC Jimmy
  By pat - July 15 - 1:43 pm

  I purchased this vehicle with 33,842 miles. At 36,597 the intake manifold valve had to be replaced. At 52,181 the ABS pump and master cylinder had to be replaced. The drivers back seat rest handle broke off and the mileage is horrible. It also is the noisiest vehicle I have ever driven. In essence, I have only driven this car 18,339 miles in 4 years (purchased in 2002). After reading the article in the Detroit Free Press, dated May 23, 2006, re: Dex-Cool, what might happen next??? I also got a printout of previous repairs and its 2 pages long. Ford Fusion here I come! I have been a GM customer for 40 years and have always had problems. Im DONE.

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  8 Years Ownership Experience - 1992 GMC Jimmy
  By Brad Beckwith - July 10 - 10:35 am

  Purchased in 1998 for $10,000. Excellent condition except for paint. Painted in 1998. Has always been a reliable vehicle. Repairs and replacements: starter motor 2/2000 driver window motor 7/2000 electronic door lock switches (not replaced) 7/2000 3 tires, rear brake shoes 3/2001 fuel pump 4/2001 2 tires 7/2001 a/c selector switch 12/2001 serpentine belt, plug wires 5/2002 starter motor 12/2002 blower motor 6/2003 A/C converted 6/2003 ignition cylinder 4/2005 rear hatch openers 5/2005 water pump 6/2005 alternator 6/2005. Paint has deteriorated to previous 1998 condition. Engine, transmission, power steering have never needed overhaul.