1997 GMC Jimmy review from North America
"This car is fairly reliable, but it's annoyingly high maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission bands slipping 27,000 miles.
Ignition module failed 33,000 miles.
Water Pump failed 45,000 miles.
Ball Joints toast after 80,000 miles.
Wiper module failed 85,000 miles.
Ball Joints toast again after 120,000 miles and entire front suspension needs to be replaced immediately 121,000 miles.
Possibly intake manifold replacement. Different opinions from mechanics so far.
General comments?
This car has cost me a lot of money in repairs relative to the price I paid for it -- $11,000. Yet I have some sort of attachment to it.
It's never broken down on the road, but I've had to replace the battery and alternator a few times as is the case with most cars. I generally know when somethings wrong with this vehicle before it gives me real problems.
It constantly needs brake replacements, and suspension service or replacements. The electrical system is pretty crappy. All the speakers never seem to work at the same time, the overhead light flickers when going over bumps.
The most annoying problem is that every few weeks for about 3-5 days, my key won't come out of the ignition after turning off the engine. Sometimes I have to wait up to 15 minutes.
The interior needs to be pampered or it's destroyed easily.
Recommended reviews
| Would not think twice of purchasing another Jimmy |
|
| 1996 - Jimmy SLE 4.3 Vortec V6 It's a great vehicle, handles well, is good in the snow, and is a safe reliable vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 4.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 121000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 19th November, 2007 |