1996 GMC Jimmy SLE review from North America
"Great quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Overall few problems other than maintenance, but here is the list:
70K (miles) - intake manifold gaskets
70K - serpentine belt tensioner
70K - EGR valve & O2 sensor
90K - alternator
110K - transfer case had to be rebuilt
115K - upper left front ball joint
130K - alternator again
140K - fuel pump/tank/lines.
General comments?
I purchased the Jimmy as GMC has served us well over the years. This is just another example of good engineering and manufacturing. Other than the transfer case issue, this vehicle has been solid as can be expected. I just traded in the vehicle on a 1999 Chrysler 300M only due to the fuel costs, where the mileage on the Jimmy was only 15-18 MPG. vs an estimated 25 for the 300M. I was still running with the original muffler and shocks. I would highly recommend this SUV to anyone considering one.
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| Jury's still out on this one |
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| Love this car like all 3 ex-wives-just hard to afford all the maintenance |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Shadow |
| Date of Entry | 19th September, 2005 |