1999 GMC Jimmy SLE review from North America

First the tires had about 1/8" tread left, but that's normal wear and tear, that's one of the reasons the dealer service is low. (I got some good deals so it was $120 retreaded summers, 2 months old, $500 high quality winter 900 km).

Back right connecting rod bearing was toast at 214 000 km. Had to have the vehicle towed by CAA for 120 km (free luckily) and my stepfather had to tow me home with his Jimmy for about 800 km. So we replaced the motor, ($350 for the motor, $200 new oil pan since the engine came off a 2X4 S-10, + $200 oil pan gasket, fluids, oil filter...).

Once that was done, the entire rear brake assembly needed to be replaced (calipers, rotors, pads) 350$. Cheapest parts I could find.

After that all four ball-joints, $150 alignment included.

Thank god I was able to do all that without paying much labour, since I was able to replace everything mentioned.

Now the muffler needs to be replaced and the suspension is rattling; I'm not sure what it is.

Well it handles like an SUV like is supposed to.

This vehicle is awesome in winter conditions, especially since I have the auto 4WD option (all-wheel drive).

Very comfortable ride, although a bit rough on bumpy back roads, more than my mother's Honda Civic.

Very roomy, I'm a musician in a band and it has been quite useful for our shows. And for anything you can need to carry inside.

Lots of towing power and capacity, I've had it loaded with music equipment (big speakers, amps, instruments) with a 4X8 foot trailer loaded with our foldable wooden stages with two people (including driver) on-board and the suspension did not lower at all, it was tugging a bit going up steep hills, but nothing a Jimmy can't handle.

As for off-roading, I'm planning on lifting it and installing 30 inch mudders, but stock it is quite fun off-road. I find it's a bit to low to the ground for a 4X4.

Some people looking at a Jimmy/blazer, worry about the gas mileage, but I find it's not too bad on gas, compared to a Civic, a trip that can use up 30$ in a Civic will cost me 40$ (highway, I haven't compared with city driving (probably worse).

I have blamed all the issues I have had on owner neglect, because it is 10 years old and it now has 221 500 km.

If you want to see this Jimmy, here is my cardomain page:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3298397