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Used 1997 GMC Jimmy Consumer Reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars
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3.5 out of 5 stars

Must have gotten the good one

aarebe, 11/15/2003
1997 GMC Jimmy SLE 4dr SUV
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have had my Jimmy since 1996, Only problem was shim in the steeering coluum, fixed twice by dealer at no cost, everything runs great, But the mileage is lousy 16 in the city, the ive gotten on the Hwy is 21. Probably would not buy another one, but am retiring this february so ill keep it till it falls apart

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Jimmy Slt 97

LeahJay, 03/05/2002
1997 GMC Jimmy SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great car we love it. Just bought new tires. Serviced regularly. Fully loaded, gorgeous body, charcoal interior. Third baby on the way forces sale.

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1.63 out of 5 stars

IT'S A DUD

Yvonda, 12/11/2003
1997 GMC Jimmy SLE 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

THIS VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH USED, SHOULD HAVE BEEN EASILY TAKEN THRU TO 2005 WITH NO MAJOR PROBLEMS; I'VE HAD THREE RECALL NOTICES ABOUT CERTAIN PARTS OF THE VEHICLE AND IT'S BEEN A MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT; I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A SUPPORTER OF GM VEHICLES, BUT THIS HAS REALLY SOURED ME ON GM PRODUCTS; I DON'T THINK I'LL EVER PURCHASE ANOTHER GM VEHICLE AGAIN; THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALSO A DISAPPOINTMENT AND TREATED ME WITH DISRESPECT.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good Experience

joe, 10/04/2010
1997 GMC Jimmy SLE 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I liked driving my Jimmy. Great for a low cost SUV. Fuel pump quit reporting fuel levels around 90k miles, and had to replace CV joint around 95k. Unfortunately, to replace the fuel pump, you have to replace the gas tank. Stupid. So I just kept track of mileage between fill-ups. Exterior plastic parts faded. Otherwise, no problems.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Professional Engineering My Foot

tcrock, 12/22/2003
1997 GMC Jimmy SLT 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Absolutely the worst car I have ever owned. I have replaced transmisson, brake booster,altenator,master cylinder,A/C compressor,rear sway bar parts,front sway bar parts,radio,several plastic parts, rear main seal, still doesn't stop well brakes very mushie. Just a poorly built car most unreliable for the mileage driven. Envoy can't be much better. Would never buy another GMC SUV.

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