1993 GMC Jimmy SLT from North America - Comments

Fuel pump died twice in one month.

Starter died twice in less than a year.

Alternator bearings seized up.

Upper and lower ball joints were replaced six times.

Idler arm was replaced.

Pitman arm was replaced.

Gas tank rotted out.

Body mounts rotted and fell off.

Seat belts wouldn't lock in.

ABS brakes do not stop the vehicle, but buildings and telephone poles work better than the braking system!

Needs new tires about every 10 months.

Windshield was pitted bad when purchased, but not covered in the extended warranty.

Ignition switch broke.

Tailgate lock broke.

Severe body rot.

Catalytic converter smells like rotten eggs.

Vacuum switch on transmission supposed to fix ABS issue, but ABS still does not stop vehicle.

Oil plate (not the pan) broke off.

Valve stem seals are worn.

All four shocks were replaced by us not covered by extended warranty.

We have to get the four wheel alignment done about every 10 months (vehicle is used for paved roads 98% of the time).

Both front brakes lines had to be replaced.

Inner and outer tie rod ends had to be replaced.

Rear defroster solder connections were broken off when purchased.

Had to cut off the receiver insert for tow package cause of rust.

Door handle springs keep breaking off.

Power window motors are slow and need assistance when opening windows even with lithium grease inside the tracks.

Door hinge pins in the front need replacing about every two years.

Plastic vents on end of front doors keep breaking off.

Heater core went and was not covered by extended warranty.

General Motors Corporation is quick to complain about the payments being a day late, but have no sympathy for the consumers who buy these vehicles that are full of problems.

The 4.3 liter six cylinder engine is responsive and about the only good thing in this "Stupid Useless Vehicle".

"We have to get the four wheel alignment done about every 10 months (vehicle is used for paved roads 98% of the time)."

This is usual. I have always had my alignment checked every time I bring my Jeep in for service (every 3,000 miles or so). Mine is mainly driven on paved roads, but every now and then I get the urge to take it off-road. Get yours checked often by a mechanic you can trust and I promise you will not have a single problem.

I have a 1993 SLE, and my list of problems looks almost like yours. I am so sick of this piece of junk. I have 155,000 miles and have recently spent close to $1,500 in repairs in the past 2 months. I am still having problems after having the CPI unit replaced.

My experience with the '93 GMC Jimmy SLE has been vastly different than that of the others posting here.

In 1998, I purchased my first '93 Jimmy (red) from my brother-in-law and it had 112,000 miles on it. Over the next 6+ years, my wife and I ran the odometer up to over 240,000 miles. Even with over 240,000 miles, this Jimmy did not smoke and its Vortec 4.3L V6 would take it down the road much quicker than local law enforcement will allow! I would not have hesitated to drive this SUV anywhere.

During this time, we did have problems with the fuel system. We replaced the fuel pump 2-3 times, the fuel injectors, and the fuel injector wiring harness. I did experience the EGR valve issue mentioned earlier. However, after taking it to a trusted mechanic for a couple of cleanings, we replaced the valve and didn't have another problem.

Everything else that we replaced was regular maintenance items for a vehicle driven regularly. We kept the oil changed every 3,000 miles, instead of GM's recommended 7,500 miles. Our Jimmy was not "garaged" and had no rust at all.

Almost six weeks ago, a lady ran a traffic light at 45+ mph and totaled my Jimmy as a result. Now I'm driving another 1993 GMC Jimmy SLE (green) that has 4WD, power seats, power mirrors, and 116,000 miles. This Jimmy does have some rust because it spent at least six years in New York and New Jersey (according to AutoCheck). We have had to replace the fuel pump, sending unit, gas lines, and gas tank due to rust and improper repairs made by someone else. Soon, it will need the ball-joints replaced, but it does have over 100,000 miles on it.

Perhaps I'm overly optimistic, but I believe that with some TLC, this '93 Jimmy can last as long as the first one did and perhaps as many miles too!

WOW! I've been running GMC Jimmy's for the past 11 yr's, My first was the '93 SLT and I still got it with over 300,000 miles, both on and off road 70-30 split. I may have, other than tires, brakes etc put another 1000 dollars into it top's. I have had 5 since then and never have I had any serious problems. I can say one thing, I do look after my things and I don't wait till a problem arises. I'd say either you got a really bad deal or you better fire your mechanic, cause he has made a few dollars off of you by the looks of it. P.S. 4x4's can be expensive if you don't know what you got, have a good day!