Faults:
Cracked CV boots, replaced CV joints and axle.
Bad cosmetic problems include paint peeling, rusting
Ball joints are go about every two years.
Steering is and has always been loose.
Brake system requires service, new breaks pads more than normal, break cylinders and break lines had to be replaced.
Alternator fails about every two years.
Exhaust system broke and rusted off.
Vent Blower failure.
Rubber vacuum hose are starting to go and needed to be replaced.
4wd need to be repaired twice.
Power windows shot.
Heater core replaced three times, is a constant problem.
General Comments:
Has an awesome turn radius.
Not that fast, but lots of power, does not drive much different when loaded. Reliability is good, although has some minor problems. The engine and transmission is very good and has no problems. Going to the dealer is a big rip off. Does good in snow and off road, but is limited by ground clearance. Good quality for a domestic SUV, and much better than the newer blazers (95- present). Although this car does have constant problems with the heater core, rust, the front end and the rear breaks. But I am very impressed with it performance over the years.
31st Mar 2012, 16:44
My Jimmy SLE 15 4x4 is now in its 22nd year. I still won't sell it, because it's the best vehicle I have ever owned.
Besides normal wear and tear, I had to replace the heater coil, but after it was replaced and grounded properly, it never occurred again.
I factory ordered the vehicle originally, and it was built in Ohio with one of the first electronic instrument panels. Now just recently the panel lighting fell out, while the panel feed is OK.
Can anyone tell me if this is just a cluster light, or does the panel have to be replaced altogether, and where I can get a new panel? 250-653-4113.