Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  I must be lucky - 2000 GMC Jimmy
  By Cat - February 21 - 12:40 pm

  I bought this truck with 70,000 miles on it already about 3 years ago. I have not had any major problems at all with it since Ive owned it, and its now over 100,000. The only thing so far has been the audible turn signal thing is broken so it clicks even when you dont have the signal on - Ive gotten used to it and barely notice it anymore, so I havent bothered to get it fixed. I like the ease of switching to 4x4. I dont think it handles as well as the Jimmys previous body style in 2W or 4,but is less bumpy. (I had a 94 Jimmy prior to this one.) I think its very comfortable and like the power driver seat although passengers dont like the lump in the floor.

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  I Love My Jimmy!! - 1996 GMC Jimmy
  By Britt - February 6 - 2:41 pm

  I love my Jimmy. When I get enough money I want to get an SUV just like it. Maybe a newer Jimmy with not as many miles. I love the ride and the comfort. It doesnt feel big, bulky, or boxy like an Explorer.

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  Jimmy - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By bat nedo - February 4 - 10:23 pm

  I bought this GMC Jimmy RWD with manual transmition. Very powerful for its size and also very quick. The 4.3L engine competes very well with many cars and I personaly am very impressed with it. The only thing I dont like about it is that the panels make some noises when going through bumps but I dont mind that.

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  Justins Jimmy - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By Justin - January 28 - 3:43 pm

  Reliable, good gas mileage, excellent repair record, comfortable ride, minimum maintenance required, sound system good quality.

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  Good workhorse - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By capelt - January 26 - 8:24 pm

  I have been exceedingly satisfied with my Jimmy, having pushed it a bit further than most city dwellers might. It has hauled heavy loads cross-country more than once, and has performed almost as well as a full size truck (and coming from a ranching family, I know trucks). I have been a little disappointed at some of the electrical problems with the gauges. That said, I enjoy driving this truck very much, and it has responded well to every curve Ive thrown it, from rural snow drifts in Maryland, to rocky ranchland in central Texas. Its not a glamorous vehicle, but its a workhorse in true GMC fashion, and I plan to keep my truck for a long time to come.

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  Not too bad - 1997 GMC Jimmy
  By Dustin - January 23 - 12:46 pm

  Since owning my Jimmy I have found it a really decent car. There have been a few things that have gone wrong with it, but not major things. When it is cold outside the drivers door buzzer wont go off until the car is heated up. Cost for fixing this problem is too much for me. My Service Engine soon light goes on all too often, and after being checked out, there is nothing wrong. My overhead outside thermometer stopped working, and is apparently expensive to fix, Overall, it is not such a bad car and I am satisfied with it.

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  The Jimmy that could... - 1997 GMC Jimmy
  By HellHound - December 31 - 4:31 am

  As a former GMC mechanic turned US Marine, I know these trucks better then most. Being stationed in N.C. it sees all types of miles and weather. It has yet to fail me. I read most of these complaints and all I see is poor owner maintence. The only major problem I ever had with the truck is I spun a main bearing while pulling a much larger F-250 out of 1ft. of mud. But my little GMC did it with out hesitation. $400 in parts, no biggie! The power these trucks create and off- road abbility is mached by very few in there class. The engine is relible, strong,and decent on gas. I have 6 friends with the same truck who have never had a problem. Take care of this truck and it wont let you down.

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  Horrible, Horrible SUV - 2000 GMC Jimmy
  By DONT BUY THIS SUV! - December 14 - 1:06 pm

  This SUV has been nothing short of a horror story for me. Quickly running down the problems/repairs: wheel bearings (too many to acurrately remember), rear wiper motor, fuel pump,defective gas guage, ball joints, turn signal defect, blown both front speakers, handle to raise/lower seat back broke off, horrible accelleration/power, and very low heat that keeps recurring even after I get the heater core flushed. The car rides so horribly that it feels as if the wheels are going to fall off. I bought the truck w/ 22000 miles and its been a nightmare since day one. Do not ... I repeat Do Not buy this SUV!! Ask any mechanic .. these things are notorious for all the problems Ive listed and more

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  4 years w/my Jimmy - 1994 GMC Jimmy
  By Gal-a-van-tin - December 6 - 3:27 pm

  When I bought my Jimmy, it had 68K on it and lots of surface rust. I had that removed and now it needs it again. I like the interior except, would like a movable console between seats for extra space. I bought it for the 4WD feature to feel more secure in bad weather. Also, I wanted to do lots of road trips and camp out of the car. This is great! A twin-size mattress fits in the back comfortably and I can go almost anywhere with it. The engine has been very reliable and my mechanic says I should have no problem getting another 50,000 miles out of it. I have had basic repairs and maintenance, but nothing out of the ordinary, $100- $300/yr. I would change a few things with the design.

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  Disappoints - 1998 GMC Jimmy
  By Dennis Downey - November 26 - 12:23 am

  I have owned this Jimmy since it was new and have been very satisfied until a month ago when I lost all of my brakes with no indication that I had a problem. Come to find out when the unit was built they intalled the one brake line too close to the steering column and after 7 years it wore a hole in the line and during my last drive using the brakes exhausted all the fluid. I was very lucky that it didnt happen as I had just exited a major freeway and went home. I wrote a memo to GMC as this in my opinion should not have happened. I have not heard one reply from them and an very disappointed in that. So any of you 1998 Jimmy SL owners better check it could happen to you.