Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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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

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  Great SUV - 1998 GMC Jimmy
  By bren24 - August 30 - 10:31 am

  We bought the car in 2005. It has ran great. Just like every other car out there, we have had to make annual repairs. We only paid 2,000 for it new and put about 1,500 in it since we bought it. We had to replace the motor in 2007. We are not mad about it because these things happen. But we got one from a junk yard for $800. This car is up to 158,000 miles and it still works perfect. The only complaint I have is the four wheel drive stopped working about a month ago. All in all the car has been very good to us.

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  Good Bye Jimmy - 1999 GMC Jimmy
  By DoneWithGMC - August 16 - 9:50 pm

  I will try not to repeat was has been said already, we have had 99 percent of the problems listed. The Jimmy was OK for the first 30K miles - and then it started acting like other GM products - everything started to fail, just when we would fix one thing for 600 buck the next thing would go wrong also for 600 bucks! It was so bad even our car repair guy told us to get rid of it (and we probably put his kid through college on the repair bills!) In short the problems can be broken into 2 lists - Big problems that slow/stop the car in its tracks and small problems like levers breaking that are just plain annoying - especially since this was the top end flagship Jimmy model. Avoid this clunk!

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  lemon - 2000 GMC Jimmy
  By barnold - August 3 - 10:50 pm

  Replaced ball joints twice, ignition switch, oil cooler lines, drivers side door window actuator, brakes every year, broken gas gauge, blown speakers, overheating problem with a/c, transmission at 60k, squeak problem from front end, door hinges, if this thing was worth anything I would drive it off a Cliff and collect the insurance. I want my money back. Also who let this off the engineers proof w/ out further inspection.

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  Worst reliable truck I ever owned - 2001 GMC Jimmy
  By jim - August 1 - 9:16 pm

  The truck was great looking. But broke down on a regular basis. Electronics and engine problems. Even the dealer was tired of fixing it! Finally traded it in for a more reliable truck .

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  Not a favorite - 2000 GMC Jimmy
  By HEIDI - July 24 - 1:49 pm

  Bought this used. Had a 1995 Villager that need some money be put into it so figured would be better off with a newer vehicle. Well I was wrong. In the year since I have purchased this I have spent more money in repairs then I would have had to do to the Villager. Plus now a monthly payment. Fuel pump, hubs both sides, passenger needs it done again. Ball joints, brakes done right before I bought, needs COMPLETE brake job again. Its nice looking and good in the snow but thats about it. Dont buy. They are horrible.

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  13 years and still going strong! - 1996 GMC Jimmy
  By brett favre fan4 - July 22 - 6:58 pm

  I purchased the car in 1997 as a gift for my wife. in 1999, I ended up with the car. I ruined it. I crashed it seven times, over used the heat until it broke, my son accidently threw a basketball at the side view mirror and busted it so I glued, taped, and tied the mirror back on, a car purposly knocked off and stole the other side view mirror while i went shopping one day, and the trunk couldnt shut anymore. but "hey", it still runs like a beauty and gets me where I want to go. Got to love the Jimmy.

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  Dependable - 1998 GMC Jimmy
  By James Hobday - July 2 - 9:02 am

  Look, weve had this thing forever. 11 Years later this thing is still on the same break pads. The four-wheel drive broke in Arizona but thats because we used and abused it. This cars interior isnt much to wave a stick at NOW but it was a $44,000 car for the SLT 4WD. This thing will run forever if you take care of it just a little. This is my dads and he cleaned the carpets, washed it, change the tires/filters/oil when they were supposed to be changed and its still going. It even survived my sister ^_^. Thats saying something. I love this truck and plan on buying a 2001 Jimmy for college. You just have to take care of the car and itll run forever.

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  body goeth before engine - 1995 GMC Jimmy
  By Ms Tru Indeed - June 21 - 2:58 am

  I bought my truck from a auction, expecting it to run for a year@16500 miles to get me over. Im hitting 200,000. The body is rusting the inside is falling apart, but the dern engine is still going. i want to trade it in, but I cant let it go. Since im good with maintanance on older vehicle (be it that Im 33 yrs old and female) I think I can get another 40,000. What the heck, its paid for, and im saving money (not on gas though) for that GMC Tahoe. GO GM!!!

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  Average in all regards - 2000 GMC Jimmy
  By gmcjimmy2000 - June 13 - 4:38 pm

  Got my 2000 Jimmy when it had 32,000 miles. Overall, Ive liked it, although its been about average in all regards. Had to do little maintenance repairs pretty frequently ($100 here, $70 there), and "major" repairs have included front rotor and fuel pump, which hurt the pocketbook. Also own a Toyota, which has more miles on it but has required fewer repairs, which doesnt build confidence in the Jimmy. Like the engine for a V6 and the vehicle is fun to drive. Interior is average, back seats not too comfortable for full-sized person. Lots of room with rear seats folded down.