1994 GMC Jimmy SLT from North America - Comments

When the truck was 7-years old (and had 55K miles on it, a frame weld cracked where the outrigger for the lower control arm meets the frame. Although out of warranty, it was repaired at no cost.

The oil cooler hoses have been replaced 3-times. The last time at 66K miles. This time they came apart while driving and had to be towed for the repairs to be made. Again, although out of warranty, it was repaired at no cost.

AC has a slow leak that no one can find. The system has been recharged 3-times with 134a. It lasts all summer (duct temp 43 degrees). But seem to leak out over the winter.

Cat converter failed at 75K miles, as did both O2 sensors. This was on my dime.

Both the front and rear wiper motors failed. Both covered under warranty.

Fuel injector unit failed at 45K miles. Repaired under warranty.

Both front door outer Jimmy trim panels came loose and had to be replaced. Done under warranty.

Rear window hatch release failed. Repaired under warranty.

Of course basic repairs such as front bakes every 20K miles. Only had to replace the rear brakes in 96K miles.

Tuned up every 25K miles. All filters replaced religiously. Trans fluid flushed and coolant flushed and replaced every 30K. All hoses replaced at 50K miles.

Seat at power seat switch torn.

Pint flacking from roof rack.

Alternator at 40 and 75K miles. Both times under warranty or good will adjustment.

Rides rough.

Excess braking effort to stop the truck.

So-so fuel economy.

This truck doesn't owe me a dime!

I have a 2001 GMC Jimmy, I got it with 2000 miles almost new with full warranty from the manufacturer, and after a few month of drive it I start to having problems some of those repair with the warranty (battery dies after 1st year, recall on the light control panel switch and other minor things) but my main concern was when the warranty expires at 30000 miles, at about 35000miles I noticed outside plastic trims start to crack, some noises like loose parts in some places inside the car, car have 58000 miles now, battery replaced about 2 year explode when I start the car, cigarette lighter and the two ac outlets stop working (I didn't find the problems fuses are OK)fuel gage indicates 1/4 tanks and after a few miles indicates empty, always have a problem to align the car (I take to several places to align and before 1000 miles goes dis aligned) and I really worried about how much money I'm going to spend in repairs after I read many comments at the SUV GMC cars forums about the poor quality on many of the parts and components, that's why I think some car manufacturers reduce the warranty terms comparing them with years before, also you cannot think in buying original parts or accesories; prices are very high again the after-market, my question is: They made cars to last long to the term of the warranty (in my case 3 years or 30000 miles) and after that make more profit with the parts you are going to need in order to have a decent driving car? They are very lucky to stay on the present market and have peoples to buy their products. I remember and I always say to the youngest things at the present made with 100 % less quality than the ones we have 30 or 40 years ago. It is that right? prices are double or triplicate than 15 years, but peoples still have the right to have a good quality product for the money we pay.

Thanks for the opportunity to express what I think.

I own a '94 Green, GM Jimmy SLT, 4.3L, V6, 140,000Km and have had nothing, but problems with it, in the 3 years I've owned it.

I had to buy a used motor ($1500CDN) two months after buying the Jimmy for $10,800 used from Gerry Gordon Mazda in Winnipeg. It ended up costing me over $3000CDN to get the work completed.

I was then T-boned a few months after the motor was fixed and the accident caused over $6000CDN in damages, which insurance covered. I found out then that this Green Jimmy has been T-boned on the passenger side, by the previous owner.

I have had to replace every part in this vehicle for it to run. The instrument panel is the newest problem, ohhh, and also the vehicle has begun to bog back and forth while driving, and this is after I've had $1400CDN worth of work done to it in the last month. (Right before Xmas!!!)

I get the oil changed every 5000Km, I had to buy brand new tires, the back hatch had begun to rust because the Tire at the back, always hits it when they are both open. I'm sick of it!!!

I wish Overhaulin' was in Canada because I sure could use Foose's help at this point.