1997 GMC Jimmy lst review from North America
"Overall, quite reliable, but be prepared for many repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission rebuild at 25,000 miles - incorrectly installed dipstick allowed water from windshield dripping onto the top of dipstick - some water got in and destroyed all seals.
On 3rd alternator since 85,000 miles
On 3rd water pump since 88,000 miles
Wiper control board failed - replaced (recall)
About 45,000 miles - fuel gauge went ($700 to replace - still using trip meter to know when to fill up)
Idler arm (front suspension) replaced at 90,000
Both oil cooler lines (4wd) leaking very badly since 70,000
Brakes replaced at: 20K, 40K, 75K and 85K (mostly front)
Leaks oil at front and rear main seals.
3rd battery installed at 85,000
Cold air enters cabin through steering column since beginning - took to dealer number of times - they could not figure it out what the issue was.
Throttle sticks at idle speed when engine is cold.
General comments?
Very comfortable ride (have luxury suspension package). Seats are comfy and still in very good shape.
Handles very well.
So far it failed me with full stop on the road twice (alternator failure and out of gas due to failed fuel gauge).
Overall, quite reliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 27th December, 2005 |