1988 GMC Jimmy review from North America
"A rugged, dependable, everyday car, and great for a little off road fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought the car I had to replace virtually the entire brake system.
The blower motor (fan for heating and air conditioning) had to be replaced.
The whippers go on their own when I use the turn signal.
The rear defogger dose not work, due to the fact that the wires came off.
The lower panels have started to rust.
The car jerks forward when shifting form first to second, and when accelerating hard the drive train disengages for about three seconds before shifting into second gear.
General comments?
The previous owner did not do very much maintenance on the vehicle.
I image the break system would not have needed as much attention if the previous owner and taken better care of it.
Overall, the vehicle is very nice and held up very well considering how old it is.
It starts every time even though I live in a harsh climate of -20F to +100F and runs well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 162000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 163000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2003 |