2001 GMC Jimmy Consumer Reviews

Total Junk

Written by: Run Away on 06/12/2009

Vehicle

2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This car has been nothing but one problem after another. Bought it for my wife to haul the kids around in but it seems like im working on it more than it runs. We have replaced rear end, month later the transmission went out, next the fuel pump quit, then the lock quit working, and now the thing wont start half of the time. Had it checked today and its the spider coil. It has been nothing but a money pit.

Favorite Features

My favorite thing is when it starts or when the parts for the repair dont cost me over 300. Which is rare.

Suggested Improvements

Im so aggravited with the thing I dont think it could be improved without crushing it. I use to love my GMs but no more.

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Junk

Written by: vince_27 on 03/09/2009

Vehicle

2001 GMC Jimmy SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Never buy a 99 GMC Jimmy 2 Door 4.3L Sport. They are Junk! I had to put a new trans in it $1500. Plus upper and lower ball joins on both sides $426. They heater dont work. Also the rear end needs to be rebuild $700. The pinion bearings and gears are bad. Make lots of humming noise when your going down the road and let off the gas.

Favorite Features

It has some power

Suggested Improvements

Better Quality

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Nice Vehicle

Written by: K.P. on 01/23/2009

Vehicle

2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 2WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We bought this Vehicle in 2007, because of the design other amenitites it came with. It only had 49,000 miles on it when we bought it. It now has 81,000 miiles and it needs lower ball joints, seals on the motor cause it leaks bad and other minor stuff. We keep the oil changed regularly. Now, we don't drive it at all. When we bought it, it still had a warranty and I took it back to be fixed, of course the warranty doesn't cover any of the things wrong with it. I would like to trade it. I won't buy another one. It has heated seats on both driver and passenger side in the front and memory seats on the driver side. Both of these options were what sold us on it,including leather and other options

Favorite Features

Heated seats, memory seats, leather ans sunroof. Plus it is really roomy.

Suggested Improvements

A mechanic told me that GMC has had a lot of trouble with the leak that I was talking about and they should recall this vehicle and fix it at no charge.

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Engine Reliable, other parts unreliable

Written by: cjammerman on 01/07/2009

Vehicle

2001 GMC Jimmy SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Engine still running strong at 124,500 miles, but I have gone through front end parts like crazy. 6 wheel hubs, ball joints replaced twice. Fuel pressure sensor and purge valve went out. It has been in the shop a lot for suspension/front end parts and wheel hubs are not cheap. I also have issues with the car shaking/shimmy-ing at low speeds/reverse when in 4WD. Read an information bulletin that there have been complaints on this problem but no recalls.

Favorite Features

Strong engine, nice exterior/interior

Suggested Improvements

Better design or better parts for front end/suspension to eliminate the need for replacement too often.

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Good luck

Written by: Randy on 12/29/2008

Vehicle

2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have always had good luck with my GM cars and trucks. Not sure if I got a lemon or what. I bought the Jimmy for my wife. In the past 6 months I have replaced the rear end, followed the next month by the transmission and two weeks later a fuel pump. Needless to say none of it was cheap. The door locks have stopped working. The driver's side window sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Now you have to turn the key on and off twice to get it to start. The Jimmy has pretty much been a disappointment and a money pit. I could understand if the car was driven hard but we live in the city. It's used to pick up the kids and in town use.

Favorite Features

At this point not much.

Suggested Improvements

All I can say is i hope this is just a lemon and not how GMC is putting their cars together.

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Here we go

Written by: miladyelaine on 12/23/2008

Vehicle

2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Well, I must have gotten a GMC super lemon. I picked it up with 10 k miles and thought I was in heaven. But the the honeymoon didn't last long. After 30k, we had replaced both front hubs and the 4wd decoder motor. After 60k, another set of hubs. 90k, transmission, fuel pump, and serp. belt at least twice a year. Two days ago, the fuel pump went again. By the way, make sure you change the engine coolant on mfr's schedule, or you are in for a nightmare! Great ride but this vehicle will dip deep into your pockets. The only guarantee on this car is that every trip to the garage is going to cost you at least $1,000, and you can bank on four to six trips per year.

Favorite Features

Go sound system, lots of fun things like heated side mirrors, power seats, plush interior, good handling and adequate power. In spite of many repairs, the engine held up pretty well.

Suggested Improvements

I won't be buying any GMC products again. We had to replace too many parts more than once on this vehicle. Get away from the orange coolant. If you don't change it in time, it will completely gum up your entire engine. Get away from the in tank fuel pump, and go back to external in line pumps.

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Never again!

Written by: ex-GMC'ers on 12/15/2008

Vehicle

2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This was the worst choice we ever made! Things replaced: transmission module, overhead compass/temp, ignition switch, turn signal levers, oil cooler lines x3, door hinge pins, heater door, 4x4 buttons and front wheel bearings. Items with issues: transfer case removed d/t shifting fork lever sticking, transmission sun gear out, jack cover falls off constantly and speakers are crap. Depreciation is terrible. Definitely learned something from this purchase. Research, research, research. I wonder why GM is needing a bail out when they built crap like this but, attached a $31,000 price tag? Definitely expected more bang for our buck! If you're mechanically enclined this is a great vehicle to disolve your time on. Looks good on jack stands.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Security Stinks

Written by: applered on 11/14/2008

Vehicle

2001 GMC Jimmy SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I bought my 2001 Jimmy in July 2007, it was a used Jimmy. It has a good engine has always started but the security systems stinks. We drove the Jimmy a week after we bought it to Georgia. We get to Chatanoga TN and we started having problems with the Jimmy stopping and the security light coming on. We get back to Indiana where we live and the horns start going off and lights flashing in the middle of the night. We stop at a gas station shut the engine off, put in gas, pay for gas, get back in the Jimmy start it up and the security light comes on and we can't move. Now over a year later, the Jimmy runs but only for about 10 minutes and shuts off, won't run. Trading off as soon as I can.

Favorite Features

It was fun to drive. Had plenty of room for hauling items. Like the way it handled in the snow.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders to clear the gear shift better for those 32oz drink cups.

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Expensive to maintain

Written by: senseiccol on 11/13/2008

Vehicle

2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I've had to replace the alternator 3 times, the battery 2 times, both of the front ball joints As well as the idle arm have gone out, and the electrical system is junk. The door hinges and pins have gone out. I have also had to replace the fuses a couple of times. It stinks on gas. Nothing lasts very long on this SUV, and as soon as you fix one thing another thing goes out on you. Don't buy a Jimmy! Unless you like spending money on the same thing part again and again.

Favorite Features

The push of a button and it in 4 wheel drive. And the back seats fold down

Suggested Improvements

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Wouldn't buy again

Written by: The Jimmy on 09/13/2008

Vehicle

2001 GMC Jimmy SLS 2WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I have had my Jimmy for about 4 years now and I have had some basic problems check engine lights on and no one can figure out why, blew a head gas get. I have been good to it always get oil changed on time. It feels like the car is made of plastic and it makes terrible noises when you drive. I guess all in all it been OK to me. Also terrible gas mileage I don't even want to check and see what it is now with gas $4

Favorite Features

Body shape, height

Suggested Improvements

Make it smoother

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