1997 GMC Jimmy SLE 4.3 vortec from North America
Summary:
It has been a great truck, and is worth every penny
Faults:
I had to replace the transmission around 125,000 miles. This cost about 2,000 dollars, and I lost the truck for three days.
I also had to replace the water pump about 150,000. This proved to be difficult and I had to replace the clutch fan too. The whole thing cost about 250,and I lost the truck for a day. I also replaced the push button for the four wheel drive. The electric motor had burned up. This cost about 200 dollars. I lost the truck for two days.
General Comments:
The Jimmy has been very dependable.
The 4.3 litter vortex has plenty of power.
It also handles well in the snow.
The braking system, however was not very well designed.
It is roomy and fits plenty of people and cargo.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th January, 2002
15th Jul 2001, 13:36
This is why I don't trust lower end GM products. The GMC Jimmy is built off of the same frame, engine, and transmission as the Chevy Blazer, which is about the worst SUV in it's class. I don't mind driving some GM cars like the Camaro, any Cadillac, Corvette, and Suburban, but I think I'll stick to Ford and Mercury because I can't afford a Corvette or a Cadillac.