1999 GMC Jimmy Review
Fuel Economy
14 - 17 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Don't buy a Jimmy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT Wagon
Review
So far I've replaced the alternator , water pump,starter,4-wheel drive actuator,radiator,fuel pump,fuel filter,driver's side window motor,heater core is now out.I once had the cruise control stick while I was exiting the interstate . It was almost devastating.If you like working on cars or paying a mechanic then this is the vehicle for you.My wife had to have this vehicle and I gave in.Now we're both paying for it . Just to let you know the fuel filter costs $9.00 the tool to take it off with costs $15.00 .Buy anything other than G.M. .OR for that matter American made.Toyota , Nissan, Hyundai , Honda all build vehicles that are rated at the 200,000 mile mark. The American made 100,000 miles
Favorite Features
none
Suggested Improvements
Build a better vehicle
Good Bye Jimmy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
I will try not to repeat was has been said already, we have had 99 percent of the problems listed. The Jimmy was OK for the first 30K miles - and then it started acting like other GM products - everything started to fail, just when we would fix one thing for 600 buck the next thing would go wrong also for 600 bucks! It was so bad even our car repair guy told us to get rid of it (and we probably put his kid through college on the repair bills!) In short the problems can be broken into 2 lists - Big problems that slow/stop the car in its tracks and small problems like levers breaking that are just plain annoying - especially since this was the top end flagship Jimmy model. Avoid this clunk!
Favorite Features
Great the first year.
Suggested Improvements
GM should be completely shut and rebuilt from the ground up - it is a disgrace.
James the Jimmy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLE 4WD Wagon
Review
Ok I've had a Jimmy for a few months now and i cant say that I haven't had my share of problems (Engine Job, Front Ball joints, Intake Gasket, Gas Gauge doesn't work, and a couple missing parts that fell off) since I got it. But this truck has has been quite reliable, it has been through the runs and hell and back in the months that I've owned it, its been through mudding, High speed driving, and casual driving. I like how it sits higher than most SUV's since it easier to go through deep mud and water and with some larger tires on it there's not many places that my Jimmy cant go.
Favorite Features
Button Lay out, On demand four-wheel drive, Seats, Cargo room, stability while driving, engine has great power
Suggested Improvements
The gas pedal should be a little more to the left since i always hit the upholstery when i press the gas, Lug nut covers fall off easily, the seats need to be more adjustable, cargo hooks are a little hard to flip up.
Never Another GM Product
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
I have replaced/repaired transmission, wheel bearing hubs x2, 4wd module, 4 wd switch, heater head, fuel pump, alt, water pump, just to name a few. Kept hoping "this was the last fix." No dice. Rear wiper motor doesn't work but "no mas." Engine has random miss that dealer & independent mechanic can't cure despite replacement of coil, plugs, plug wires. Hey General Motors - Nice paperweight. But count me out forever!
Favorite Features
Heated leather seats (they still work). Bose stereo, but then it is Bose.
Suggested Improvements
Build a reliable vehicle
Trash Truck or SUV?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLE 4WD Wagon
Review
Not to say that every thing about it is bad, but i have never owned a worse vehicle. I average 9.5 mpg driving conservatively and find myself in a serious money pit constantly b/c if its not the 3rd time i have to put gas in it in one week, I'm at the shop paying 500 dollars to replace the next thing that went wrong with it. I have replaced pretty much everything under the hood with the exception of the block itself, and that doesn't come cheap. All in all i would not recommend this car to anyone unless it was free and they only needed it because they are doing a demolition derby with it. Hopefully you wont have to make the same mistake as me and buy a jimmy.
Favorite Features
This SUV actually got me to be known as a "regular" at the local gas station.
Suggested Improvements
gas mileage, interior comfort, ride quality, build quality, back seat room, handling, acceleration, torque band, get rid of the burning smell that occurs after each trip. etc...
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