Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  My Jimmy - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By SN09 - April 14 - 11:15 am

  When I first bought it off the dealership I had to have them replace the thermostat, radiator. I havent had any big problems since then, but it does seem like its slowly slipping. They charged way to much money for this SUV and its a gas hog!

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  2001 gmc jimmy - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By margaret - March 14 - 2:53 pm

  When I first got this Jimmy it was great. now within the last 4 yrs I have put in 5 fuel pumps plus other parts but I understand the wear and tear other parts but five fuel pumps. I put two fuel pumps in the last two years. Maybe I will get lucky and gm will bail me out with some help to purchase a fuel pump which I desperately need with this economy. I really need a bail out like gm got. Thanks Margaret Butler

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  Research before you buy I wish I did. - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By Ronda - March 9 - 9:53 am

  I bought this SUV used out of desperation it was actually going to auction. Silly me shouldve let it go. This truck has been absolutely nothing but a nightmare. Ive replaced the transmission $1800. Drove it home to Michigan from sc and it actually died two blocks away from my in laws driveway. The plastic manifold is a joke it has melted twice with flames destroying gaskets so here goes another $400 in repairs. The driver side window works when it wants to, the gas Gage at 1/4 tank goes move up to 1/2 tank so you really never know how much gas you have in it. Its a money pit and in this economy who needs this! Dont buy this vehicle take it out back and put it out of your misery!

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  Very Disappointing - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By Umper - March 8 - 12:41 pm

  My wife and I purchased this vehicle brand new. Loved the car had wonderful amenities. SLT with heated leather seats, moonroof, onstar, the works. Weve performed all of the scheduled maintenance. Its been garage kept for its entire life and driven less than 10 miles a day with the occasional trip out of town. Drove great UNTIL the warranty expired. Ever since then $$$. Heater stopped working. Weve poured over $3500 into it and it still wont blow hot. The GM mechanic had the nerve to come show my wife how to "properly" turn the heat on. What a jerk never buying GM again. Too many problems to list. Cant wait until its gone. This was a $35,000 piece of crap. No wonder GM needed a bailout.

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  YES, THIS IS A PIECE OF TRASH - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By Alex - January 30 - 5:12 pm

  Bought the car as a demo, less than 10k miles..., Nothing but problems...Had to bring it back to the dealer over 15 times prior to the warranty running out. First it was Fuel Pump, Air Pump, and basically the whole engine... Then it started leaking oil out of the engine gasket. All this when it was under 36,000 miles. Total trash..... No more GMC for me. No dealer want this piece of trash for a trade in. Youd be lucky to get 1,000 for it.....

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  Expensive to Drive/Radiator, Heat Proble - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By Lexmark - January 9 - 12:20 pm

  Lot of problems with radiator, water pump, thermostat and heater coil because of red antifreeze damage. There were recalls by GMC on red antifreeze and law suites against GMC, but I bought used, did not know about this an the dealer of course never mentioned any problems. Car was owned previously by a Doctor who could afford the extra maintenance. One month after purchase, It needed a water pump. It Needs a 120.00 radiator flush every 3 mo. or so to keep down rust build up in raditor. Red rust is so thick it looks like wet red clay dirt and clogs up the heater coil and water pump, heat wont work. I would not recommend that anyone buy a car that uses red antifreeze. Dont walk, run away!

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  No complaints - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By Chris - December 2 - 9:52 pm

  We bought our SLE 4x4 new off the lot and still own it. Its had its share of leaks and general wear and tear but overall has been a good vehicle. Got about 110,000 miles and most of the leaks and issues started after 100k. Its been babied the whole time, always parked inside and oil changed regularly. Gets around great in the snow and used it to tow quite a bit of stuff (doesnt do real well at highway speeds with the AC running). Weve been happy with it and the wife is still using it as her daily driver. Mileage ranges anywhere from 15-20.

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  stop replacing ball joints!!! - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By MK - October 29 - 1:44 pm

  Seeing all the other reviews and my own experience (GM Tech) DO NOT replace ball joints on this vehilce. GM specs allow for ALOT of play" or movement and 95% of independent shops will tell you you need ball joints replaced when you do not. If you think you need them or are told by a mechanic, take veh to a GM dealership and have them check and compare to allowed specifications. Most Jimmys and Blazers can go 150,000 miles + without needing replacement of ball joints!

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  From one problem to next - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By Peter - October 5 - 2:00 pm

  Bought it new. Replaced water pump, many bearings, idler, pitman arms, every kind of leak possible due to Dex- cool GM problem and had problems with 4x4. At least the body has held up over the years.

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  Are you kidding me! - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By missle711 - September 6 - 6:01 pm

  Wow, and I thought I was the only person who absolutely hates this SUV! Single mom trying to make it and this suv keeps putting me further in the whole. When my transmission went out the repair shop told me they replace at least two or more of these models of transmissions every week. They recommend that you buy a new transmission and have it rebuilt. Yeah $1500.00 and 1 1/2 years later the transmission is just about shot again. I have replaced almost all front end parts 2-3 times (yes, the same parts) I was told after buying it that it is a high maintenance suv. Wish someone would have told me that before I bought it...lol ABS/brake lights stay on wipers always break I could go on for days