Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  1996 GMC JIMMY SL - 1996 GMC Jimmy
  By RossMac - November 1 - 2:00 am

  Its milage is as good as you can expect for a mid-sized SUV. The acceleration is surprisingly good. Overall reliability has been good, mainly the normal maintainance (oil, brakes, flush radiator, etc). We developed problems with the windshield wipers after 100000 miles. We have had some problems with radiator system leaks. The "Check Engine" light comes on when you need to change your oil (sometimes before). Theres room for 6 people, as long as they dont mind getting cozy, but 2 child car seats will prevent a 3rd person from fitting into the back. Comfort is above average for bench seats. Plenty of leg room in front. Enough in back for average adult.

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  Worst car I ever owned! - 1994 GMC Jimmy
  By aurinia - October 28 - 2:00 am

  Maybe mine was just a lemon, I dont know. Bought it used in 02 w/ 68K on it, body in great shape, no rust, ran great. That didnt last long, tho! W/in the 1 1/2 years I owned it, heres a list of what I had to have replaced: entire front axle, brakes (2x), U- joint, fuel pump, fuel tank, A/C, various motors and belts, entire exhaust system and tires. Oh, & the ABS went out and almost killed me twice nothing like hitting the brake pedal and feeling it NOT MOVE (its especially nice when you have a 4yr old in the car)! At 90K, in the space of a week, the 4WD went out as did the transmission, and the drivers door started coming off the hinges. Had it towed to the dealership to trade it in.

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  Great car, expensive maintenance - 1994 GMC Jimmy
  By Chances End - September 26 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this car because I consistantly need to haul a truckload of music equipment to gigs. So though the cars less-than-stellar MPG rating is a downfall, it comes with the territory (I get between 17-20 mpg). The one major gripe I have is that at 75k miles, the ball joints needed to be replaced - not something to cough at. Evidently, this is common on GMC/Chevy SUVs of this vintage. But besides the high maintenance bill last month, its definitely one of the most comfortable and fun cars to drive.

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  American Junk - 1996 GMC Jimmy
  By Nate6376 - August 19 - 2:00 am

  Buyer beware!!! Just another piece of American junk. I bought this truck used in March of 2003 and within the first year I had to replace the radiator, alternator, and catalytic converter. Truck has an oil leak that is too expensive to fix and the engine developed a knock within 10,000 miles. I look forward to my next purchase of a Toyota.

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  UPSET - 2000 GMC Jimmy
  By figgy - July 31 - 2:00 am

  Loved it until last week. With only 32,ooo miles on it the engine seized up. It will cost almost $4,000 to replace the engine. Dont know why this happened. Oil was changed as recommended and vehicle was not mistreated in any way. It was running fine before and then just died in the middle of traffic. Of course the warranty has expired so theres not much I can do but fix it. Im not happy and will probably not buy another GMC. I could understand this happening if this vehicle had 75,000 miles on it or was over an older model and not taken care of. WHATS UP GMC?

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  suck - 1997 GMC Jimmy
  By azuka - July 23 - 2:00 am

  we bought this car 1997 gmc jimmy in 2001, after a year having it the wiper motor broke down. we received the recall letter after we had it fixed. afterward, passenger door bolts broke down, then something about the break system, then fuel pump broke down followed with electricity that make the car starts. the car is only 7 years old and it all had the symptoms of a 15 year old car or worst. would never buy anymore gmc. it sucks, terrible, terrible car.

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  im always fixing a new car - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By ryan d. harris - July 12 - 2:00 am

  i have replaced too much stuff on this car in two years. front hubs,3 batteries, water pump, a.c. compressor and accumulator. driver door fell off. drivor visor fell apart from the inside out, 4wd gets stuck, seat levers broke off, suspension is bad and causes tires to wear out every 6 months, check engine light stays on, brakes always squeal, driver door wont lock, security system doesent work, courtesy light wont come on. i would not reccomend this car to anyone. im scared for my wife to drive it

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  Suckered by GMC - 1998 GMC Jimmy
  By suckered - July 10 - 2:00 am

  Horrid vehicle. Extensive problems since purchase - major mechanical failures. Sporadically refuses to start - problem untraceable by mechanical professionals. Wipers periodically choose not to work when it rains. Design a nightmare - remove whole console and side panel to replace a broken heater core? Youve got to be kidding. Had Chevy with over 200k miles with no problems. Nissan the same. GMC Jimmy a nightmare. Had to get cell phone for protection due to its unreliability. Will never own GMC product again.

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  Nothing but trouble - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By fedude - June 2 - 2:00 am

  Let me see if I can list all the problems Ive had with this vehicle in just the last year. Tires at 15K, Wipers failed, Check engine light always on, Cruise failed, Been to the dealer about a dozen times for non- routine maintenance. Front end rattle. I had a Nissan pathfinder before this one and Im sorry I switched to a chevy.

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  Unhappy in Ohio - 1998 GMC Jimmy
  By Repair Broke - April 26 - 2:00 am

  Good looking, poor quality vehicle high wind noise, replaced alternator, both front wheel bearings,radiator problems, key igntion lock went bad, seat adjuster handle broke,waterpump went bad,oil cooler lines leaked and needed replaced,turn signal electrical problems...I understand most of these common on all 98 Jimmys but GM refuses to re-call. All happened right after warranty (36,000 mi)