1994 GMC Jimmy S15 from North America - Comments

I had problems with the egr valve 3 times. had to get it blown out.

My door hinge has worn down, and now the driver side door lock is broken. the door won't close all the way.

I have had generator problems, resulting in slowing electrical items. wipers will stop in the middle of running, windows go up very slowly, and right turn signal doesn't work. dash will flicker when having electric problems. they come and go. it depends if the generator wants to kick in.

This truck has had small problems, but I can't drive it with the comfort that it will get me to where I am going.

Several times, the windows won't go up and it just takes time before it starts working again. no rhyme or reason known.

Have had to replace the battery twice.

Passenger window popped out of the door. piece that holds the window in doesn't want to stay in the slot. it was replaced about 5,000 miles ago, and is starting to do it again.

Would not recommend getting an american car again. I have had a lot of problems with my previous car, a dodge stratus.

I previously also owned a nissan, and that was a work horse. didn't have any problems in 240,000 miles. will definitely buy a foreign car next time.

I'm ready to get rid of the gmc this week.

Amen!!

Hey I've owned a Nissan sentra that leaked transmission fluid that ate into my driveway at 64000 MILES, plus at least most american manufacturers have the sense to use a timing chain instead of a flimsy little belt. I've owned two Chevys that have gone well into the 200,000 range with little but regular oil changes. Buy American or Bye Bye America, people, its up to you

Yeah, I agree - my Jimmy has 179,000 on it, and is running like a champ with NO, and I mean NO, problems. No rattles, squeaks or shakes. Ask any of these people who say a Honda went 250,000 miles what number engine they are on - they will tell you #5... I have a 1987 Ford Ranger that is about to crack 300,000. 298,000 and counting... and it has never had to have a major repair. Foreign? Yeah, right...

I disagree with not buying foreign cars. I have had several Toyotas and American made vehicles and I can easily say that I would trust my Toyotas over my GM's to take me on a long trip. I have had a lot of Chevys and have put a lot more money into them than I have my toyotas. And the reason we help america by buying american cars is because we pay more for the parts than the cars. That's why american businesses make money off american cars. American cars just are not made to last.

I don't know about you, but when you buy NA cars, you support our economy. GM has to cut 25000 jobs? Why? Because everyone are buying the japanese cars, and not supporting our economy. I know, the japanese are building factories here, but they don't employ as much.

Had a Mazda Protege, it was nice, but parts were expensive, and for the fuel mileage I got, I could buy something american, and get cheaper parts, and be able to run it longer, even if gas prices go up.

I went to GM after that, and I have been very happy with them. I have a Chevy Citation, a Buick LeSabre, and generally, they've been reliable, and never need expensive repairs other than the usual maintenance that all cars need.

For the guy talking about honda's having 5 engines on a 200000 mile car, what are you talking about, we're not talking about FORD here. I had a 87 Prelude with 300k on it, on the original engine and tranny, and my friend has a 1992 Honda Accord with 340k on it on the original engine and tranny.

Toyota's Over GM? New Toyota's run on GM Platforms, mind you. GM and Toyota have shared ventures too.

I own an '87 Caprice and I have to agree that the 94+ Blazers and Jimmy's are generally poorly built and designed vehicles. I worked at a dealership and had to move one and could not believe how cheap the interior is. The rest of the vehicle didn't seem much better, everything seemed flimsy. I can only imagine it's unreliable as well due to the cheap components.