Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Do not even consider buying a GMC - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By mali1022 - September 4 - 2:00 am

  Worst experience in my life, is only 15 months old and it throttle, jumps, has electrical and ignition problems and is not fun at all to drive. Still under warranty but most of the problems (of course) are not covered by GMC. (Bumper to Bumper 36k or 3 yrs, it refers to the bumpers only.)

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  GMC JIMMY SLE - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By SamThomas - August 31 - 2:00 am

  Excellent performance very low maintenance totally utilitarian with style

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  A good compromise - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By jimmydriver - August 19 - 2:00 am

  The GMC Jimmy (and my 1999) is a good compromise for those who dont wish to pay more. In general, the craftsmanship isnt very good, but acceptable. Bumpers etc. will move out of alignment with time. The car handles very nicely and you can take corners at the advertised caution speed or slightly above with no feeling of tipping over. A major problem is the turning radius, which is horrible) and the ball joints which frequently fail.

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  Death At 47,000 Miles! - 1997 GMC Jimmy
  By TwoPutt - August 17 - 2:00 am

  The list of problems include quirky windshield wipers, faulty gas tank guage, ball joints, air conditioning broke, water pump leaked, and contamination of engine coolant. The biggest problem, which eventually caused us to get rid of it, was the coolant turning rusty mud and over heating every couple of weeks. Although the dealer tried to help out with many of the problems by having GMC pay for the parts, we were left paying for the labor. We were also left without the vehicle on many occasions. The other complaint I have is the turning radius is very poor.

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  no quality in american cars - 1995 GMC Jimmy
  By sandbox - August 14 - 2:00 am

  This SUV was to be my vacation play car and it only can stand up to in-town travel. 1st scare was going 75 mph in 5000 ft elevation...and car stalls. No fix...tech states this model lacks a computer chip to recalibrate info for fuel system. Traveling in the middle of summer in 100+ degrees...A/C wimps out. Intermittent problem [cannot be duplicated in town] occurs on highway after an hour in elevated heat does...when you most need it. And lastly, the big Vortex engine with 190 horsepower falls behind 4 cyliner cars while driving up hills...torque sucks!

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  GMC Jimmy 1997 is a lemon - 1997 GMC Jimmy
  By thomasr7 - August 2 - 2:00 am

  All ball joints had to be replaced at 40,000 miles , the traxaxle (I believe that is what it was-used price $1000.00 for this part at 40,000 miles).abs brake sensor, harness and gasket for automatic transmission rusty coolant replace-replaced radiator, transmission dispstick and tube faulty caused rust in transmission, engine oil cooler lines leaking and replaced oil cooler hose from filter to radiator. Now transmission has slipping torque converter and needs rebuilt-$1600 and leaking to just about every where on the front end along with rear diff seal, transmission lines, pinion seal, power steering lines, left axel, coolant lines, and a bad belt tensioner.

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  Drive Train Woes - 1997 GMC Jimmy
  By Tim Powers - July 25 - 2:00 am

  All front 4x4 components replaced prior to 36,000 miles due to loud roar from differential & axles (thankfully under factory warranty). Test drove an identical Jimmy that had the same front 4x4 problems (yet GMC states that it is not a widespread problem with the model). Alternator replaced at 55,000. Transmission rebuilt at 63,000 - 7 electronic components and 3 major gear components failed (I do no heavy towing). 4x4 switch failed prior to 40,000. Impossible to keep front end aligned which results in expensive reallignments and premature tire wear.

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  Very Good Vehical - 1995 GMC Jimmy
  By Happie44 - July 24 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this truck new and it has been on of the vehicals I have had. With the exception of a few minor repairs and adjustments, when the truck was new, I have only had to replace the alternator on it. The vehical is a tight and handles almost as good as it did when I got it. It has been very rekiable and dependable.

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  97 GMC Jimmy - 1997 GMC Jimmy
  By steve-o - July 23 - 2:00 am

  I drive 100+ miles daily. No major problems, have 120k now. Get 22 mpg with AC always on

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  JOMA Loves His Jimmy - 1996 GMC Jimmy
  By JOMA - July 9 - 2:00 am

  Since I bought the Jimmy, I have had nothing but good luck with it. Other than normal maintenance which I do every 3000 miles and new tires and brakes twice since I have owned it, I have had no major mechanical problems.