1989 GMC S-15 Jimmy SLE 4x4 review from North America
"Tough as nails!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CV axles (front 4WD axles).
G-80 Gov-Lock govern failed, unlocked. Replaced with Auburn posi unit from another Chevrolet.
Ball joints.
Idler arm.
Shocks.
Door weather strips.
Motor mounts.
Drivers seat has to be replaced.
Tow hooks, on 3rd set.
Radiator.
Water pump (3rd).
A/C compressor.
Starter.
General comments?
I bought this S-15 Jimmy 4x4 totaled in 1998. Replaced the damaged sheet metal. Used it until 2008 totally stock. Then I put a mild lift and 32x11.50xR15 tires in place of the stock 234/75/R15's.
It has been my daily driver for years, as well as used to go off road, and pull stuck vehicles out. I never have been easy on it, and most of the parts used to fix it are from a salvage yard. It has out-lasted other trucks bought to replace it.
Most of the repairs & parts failures are due to type of usage, or parts past their service life. Others are due to age (IE: drivers seat).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 198000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Astro |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2009 |