1996 GMC Jimmy SLT review from North America
"Bon Voyage piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced: Manifold Gasket at 50000.
Fuel Pump at 44000.
Water Pump at 38000.
Alternator (twice) 37000 and 50000.
Battery (twice)
AC compressor at 60000.
Window motor at 55000.
Rear tires at 40000.
Oil cooling lines at 40000.
Radiator at 55000.
Many misfirings into cylinders.
Starter at 40000.
General comments?
I bought this truck after my 93 Typhoon was stolen. My Typhoon had way less problems then this piece of crap and it had almost 100000 miles. I liked the interior of the truck, but that is it. The leather was somewhat comfortable.
When listing the problems of this car I had trouble thinking of them because they brought up so many painful and expensive memories.
I traded this truck in 2 months ago for a new Jag. Never again will I venture into a GMC. This thing was a headache from the get go.
I would have expected problems like I had with higher miles, but it seemed like everything went downhill after the 36k mile warranty expired.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Jury's still out on this one |
| Love this car like all 3 ex-wives-just hard to afford all the maintenance |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Typhoon |
| Date of Entry | 17th April, 2004 |