2001 GMC Jimmy Review
Fuel Economy
14 - 17 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
As if the Jimmy didn't seem outdated enough next to the competition, now even its replacement can stare across the showroom and laugh.
Pros
Wide model range, plenty of available features, sleek styling.
Cons
No V8 available, some low-buck interior bits, revamp due in 2002
What's New for 2001
The Vortec 4300 V6 enjoys another round of improvements, plus the Jimmy adds programmable door locks and a new cargo management system to its long list of features for 2001. A floor-shift option is now available on two-door models with automatic transmission, and the four-wheel-drive SLE version touts restyled alloy wheels. The tarted-up Envoy has been dropped but the glitzy Diamond Edition, introduced last year to mark the 30th anniversary of the Jimmy nameplate, is back -- packing more pizzazz.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Clanker
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Jimmy SLS Convenience 4WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
It looks nice but the fuel economy is bad and the constants check ups makes it no realiable. The heater core failed and I had engine coolant steam inside the cabin and to fork out $$$ to repear. I wish I had not bought it.
Favorite Features
The look and confort
Suggested Improvements
drop it as done
Total Junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
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.
Junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
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
Nice Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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.
Engine Reliable, other parts unreliable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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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