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Used 1996 GMC Jimmy SUV Consumer Reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

Very used.

Cole, 04/09/2016
1996 GMC Jimmy 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

First let me say i got this car for free as a gift and it was very used. I got it with over 230,000 miles and now it has over 250,000 miles and i drive it hard more often than i should. I had to replace the radiator and hoses, something with my fuses is bad so my interior light is on( so i pulled the fuse and it is connected to my horn and rear glass lock) my transmission is going out and brakes are sad. Overall not bad for so many miles but brakes could have been better. Gas mileage is also poor. The car has better acceleration than I thought it would very slow at top end.

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3 out of 5 stars
Technology
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5 out of 5 stars
Interior
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Comfort
2 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Green Jimmy

RHB3124, 01/08/2010
1996 GMC Jimmy SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought my Jimmy used with 96,000 miles on it. Now have 196000 on it and while I have had to replace maintenance items, overall it been dependable. A little noisy in the front end, probably needs carrier bearings. Ball joints and shocks & wheel bearings have been replaced. Otherwise plenty of power for what I do. Have had to replace water pump, (radiator(plastic broke)) (AC cooling coil(Struck)) fuel pump and driver side door hinge. 4 wheel drive works as long as I engage and disengage it in the driveway in the summer to keep it freed up. Not much rust for as old as this truck is getting. I would buy another just like it. Hope GMC will downsize one of their SUV's someday so I can buy one

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4 out of 5 stars

Great Everyday SUV

Chadthehammer, 04/03/2010
1996 GMC Jimmy SLE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I'm 20 years old and I Have worked construction throwing a wheel barrel in the back just putting the seats down, storing my fishing poles beside my tools, helped plenty of friends move a few things like small dressers and televisions, Camping is fun especially when dealing with the muddy and dirt roads just putting it in 4WD. and now being a Sales man I use it to transport packages and when I'm running a little late I like the option of just driving up onto a sidewalk or off road or squeezing between some small areas to maneuver around heavy congestion and traffic. I love it and the few repairs to the bushings, tires, and some electronics were worth it.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

1996 GMC Jimmy SLS

Willow Valley, 10/12/2002
1996 GMC Jimmy SLS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my Jimmy used.The only thing that went wrong with it was the VCM Module,it was giving me false readings like service engine soon lite would come on.I bought it with 84000 miles and paid 8999.this vehicle is in mint condition.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Good SUV

firex, 01/13/2003
1996 GMC Jimmy SLS 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had my Jimmy for 5 years and bought it used. Overall it is a very dependable vehicle. A downfall of the Jimmy is that the spare fullsize tire is mounted inside the rear cargo area. I have had to remove the tre to make room for hauling some bigger items.

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