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As if the Jimmy didn't seem outdated enough next to the competition, now even its replacement can stare across the showroom and laugh.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
From one problem to next
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Jimmy SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought it new. Replaced water pump, many bearings, idler, pitman arms, every kind of leak possible due to Dex- cool GM problem and had problems with 4x4. At least the body has held up over the years.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Are you kidding me!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Jimmy SLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Wow, and I thought I was the only person who absolutely hates this SUV! Single mom trying to make it and this suv keeps putting me further in the whole. When my transmission went out the repair shop told me they replace at least two or more of these models of transmissions every week. They recommend that you buy a new transmission and have it rebuilt. Yeah $1500.00 and 1 1/2 years later the transmission is just about shot again. I have replaced almost all front end parts 2-3 times (yes, the same parts) I was told after buying it that it is a high maintenance suv. Wish someone would have told me that before I bought it...lol ABS/brake lights stay on wipers always break I could go on for days
Favorite Features
I am so sick of replacing stuff I cant think of anything good to say.
Suggested Improvements
I agree with one of the previous post BLOW IT UP...get it off the streets...Or you could recall it for all of us people who have paid for it over and over again with the parts
Worst reliable truck I ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Jimmy Diamond Edition Special 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
The truck was great looking. But broke down on a regular basis. Electronics and engine problems. Even the dealer was tired of fixing it! Finally traded it in for a more reliable truck .
Favorite Features
looks
Suggested Improvements
spend on Electronics,engine,and reliability. then we can finally beat The foreign car and truck makers. penny wise dollar foolish
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.
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