1997 GMC Jimmy SLT review from North America
"Too many reliability issues when compared to it's competition"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump started leaking and was replaced after only 10,597 miles.
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FLUID LEAK, PUMP BUSHING WORN, LINE LEAKING REMOVED TRANSMISSION REPLACED SEAL -LINE ASSY at 20,600 miles.
Ignition Switch replaced at 43,966 miles.
Belt tensioner replaced at 43,966 miles.
Alternator replaced at 49,899 miles.
A/C Compressor replaced at 55,229 miles.
Water Pump replaced again at 55,891 miles.
Ignition switch replaced again at 64,212 miles.
Wiper Motor Module replaced at 67,278.
Idler arm replaced at 67,511 miles.
Current problems not yet repaired:
Fuel Gauge stays on Min or Max, Fuel Sending Unit Bad (Using trip odometer to know when to refuel)
Driver's side mirror vibrates at highway speeds.
Both lighted vanity mirrors are falling apart (using velcro to keep closed so lights stays off)
General comments?
Traded a 94 Saturn wagon for this 97 GMC Jimmy. The Saturn was bulletproof. Both the quality of this GMC product and the dealer service experience has been very disappointing when compared to the Saturn experience. I always thought GMC was a top of the line vehicle, but now I know better. Next time I'll either go Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Nissan or Toyota.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67666 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SW |
| Date of Entry | 8th July, 2004 |