1998 GMC Jimmy SLT review from North America
"Get existing service history before buying one of these - you could get a good one, or a lemon."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Idler arm replaced upon purchase
Brake pads replaced upon purchase
Serpentine belt replaced at 83923 km
Oil cooler lines and connectors replaced due to leaks at 83923 km
Passenger seat folding lever broke off sometime in 2003 - too expensive to fix. Using a wide blade screwdriver to activate as necessary.
Air conditioning circle pressure valve replaced at 89732 km
Brake pads and rotors (front & rear) replaced at 89732 km
Differential rear pinion seal replaced at 89732 km
Block heater replaced due to leakage replaced at 89732 km.
General comments?
The truck is great on the highway specifically for its get up and go and is generally a pleasure to drive. It is a quiet and comfortable ride. Steering handling could be tighter and I find it wanders a bit much on the highway. I tow a trailer and this truck is great for that, it came with a factory towing package. I bought this truck off lease after 3 years on the road. After the fact, I was able to view its service record and was surprised how much had been replaced under warranty before I bought it. Could not get a printout so did not include the pre-purchase work done on it in my list.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 66636 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 100000 kilometres |
| Previous car | GMC Jimmy |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2004 |