1988 GMC Jimmy review from North America
"Old, but reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
O2 Sensor already faulty when purchased.
Temperature Sender Sensor faulty when purchased.
Tires were re-treaded and began falling apart quickly.
After a few weeks engine overheated and seized.
Transmission and engine mounts broken.
Transmission required new gaskets.
Rear differential leaked until gasket was replaced.
General comments?
I purchased this truck at 19 and only had it for a few weeks before it broke down. After 3 years of sitting I finally had the engine replaced with a 4.3 L out of a 91 S10 pickup. All of the sensors were replaced, the throttle body was rebuilt, and all the fluids were replaced.
The new engine has a little too much power at the light, sometimes it tries to get away from me.
It is top heavy and you have to take turns carefully.
The air conditioner still blows great.
For the power it has it is surprisingly quiet.
Body is still in great shape.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 260000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 266000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Elantra |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2006 |