1998 GMC Jimmy SLS review from North America
"My jimmy was an unreliable money pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought the extended warranty 6 years total 120000 km.
Brakes failed at 34000km. Pads and rotors were not machinable at all. All 4 wheels brakes had to be replaced.
Brakes again at 66000km. All the way around, pads and rotors. GM dealer indicated that we did not use the brakes enough. None of the brake work was covered by warranty either time.
Vehicle would not start on many occasions at varying temperatures. If you just wait 15 minutes it will start.
Ball joints upper and lower replaced at 47000km.
4X4 transfer unit replaced at 50000 km.
Ball joints need replacing again at 66000km, pitman arm, lower control / idler arm need replacing. GM won't replace ball joints until.25 inch play in ball joint, hopefully it never lets go while I am driving.
My wife's 1992 Taurus with 220000km is more reliable than our 1998 Jimmy with 66000km.
General comments?
I was born and raised GM. I have never owned a non GM car. I guess there is a bad apple in every bushel, but this is my last GM.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 Liter Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 13000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 64000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 28th May, 2004 |