Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Mar 02 '00
Pros: Good value for the $, good quality, and good size
Cons: 2-door is not practical and has blind spot; Jimmys cannot pull large boats or horse trainers well
Summary: I have driven GMC Jimmys since I was a freshman in college (back in 1992!). My dad has a dealership, and I drove 2- and 4-door Jimmy demonstrators, a different one every 5000 miles or so, until 1996, when I got married and bought one. In my opinion, ... read more
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Sep 12 '04
Pros: It's been a steady, solid performing SUV for almost 9 years now.
Cons: Don't put oversize tires on it - it doesn't like that.
Summary: We bought our Jimmy 4 door LS brand new in September 1995 (1996 model year). It breezed passed the extended warranty without a hitch. Then it withstood the worst thing you can do to a vehicle - it sat in storage for 2 years without being started. At that ... read more
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Feb 15 '04
Pros: Quality, Reliability, 4x4, High Output V6, Good Gas Mileage, Not to big not to small.
Cons: Top Heavy, Brakes
Summary: I met my 96 GMC Jimmy SLT in September of 2001 at a little dealership in Columbia, Missouri that is now out of business. I was looking for an SUV but I didn't know what to buy. I looked at Isuzu Troopers, Ford Explorers, Kias (junk), Rodeos, Nissan ... read more
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Aug 22 '02
Pros: Good ergonomics, comfortable ride
Cons: Reliability, poor mileage, not rugged
Summary: The Jimmy is a well-thought-out vehicle that is roomy yet not too big. I don't understand the trend to make this model larger. My 1996 Jimmy rode comfortably and was a pleasure to drive, but other than that it was an annoyance. I drove it mostly locally ... read more
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Jun 25 '02
Pros: Peppy 4.3 Liter engine
Good sound system
Cons: Lots of unrelated problems
Summary: Here's my history.. you be the judge:
Bought vehicle with 19000 miles
Replaced alternator immediately (factory warranty)
Replaced fuel pump ($500 range). Replacement has lifetime warranty, why didn't the original?
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Jul 31 '01
Pros: Nice styling. Smooth ride on bumpy roads.
Cons: Cheap. Unreliable.
Summary: My wife bought her 96 Jimmy new in Sept of 1996 and kept it until October of 1999. In the 3 years she owned it, it was in the shop several times. The first few times it was in the shop due to alarm problems. Twice the alarm stranded us when it ... read more
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Dec 04 '00
Pros: Great Pick-up & Speed
Cons: Too many Problems
Summary: When I first purchased this vehicle 2years ago,(60,000 miles) I thought it was the best thing I ever bought. It has a real sporty look, offers a lot of good features, and has excellent pick-up. Seating is all electric and very comfortable, even on long ... read more
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Jun 26 '00
Pros: nice riding vehicle
Cons: not good gas mileage
Summary: We bought this vehicle because my mother drives a lot with her job, and sometimes these NY winters can be bad, so she needs 4-wheel drive. There are lots of compartments to put papers, etc. So they won't get lost, and also to help keep your vehicle ... read more
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Jun 06 '00
Pros: 6 seats, Great sound system, and 4WD for under 25K
Cons: too little leg room in back seat, and not a lot of aftermarket parts for it
Summary: First off let me tell you something about me... I am a 16 year old male who is into some of the more extreme sports of life. We bought this SUV brand new in 1996 when I was 13 years old, and I'll be honest, I hated it. I thought it was just a ... read more
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Jun 05 '00
Pros: Great engine, Great ride
Cons: Bad interior fit/finish/quality
Summary: The GMC Jimmy is a great truck. I bought a 1996 SL model. The engine is powerful and is very reliable so far. The truck has a smooth ride better than other SUV's in its class. I would buy another IF the price were good. I can't see spending over $23,000 ... read more
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Apr 05 '00
Pros: Feels like a sports car
Cons: It's big
Summary: I bought this car from my father in 1998 (he turned around and bought a 1998 Jimmy) and have loved driving it ever since. It has been in my family for 4 years now and it has only required routine maintenance. I have put 37,000 miles on it in 22 months ... read more
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Jan 24 '00
Pros: Great value and perfect size
Cons: sorry i can't think of one
Summary: I never thought I would own an SUV, but after we got our 2nd dog it was time to get rid of the 2 door car. Now that I've had it for almost 2 years I will never own anything else. We use it to pull our boat and to haul the dogs around. You would never ... read more
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Dec 19 '99
Pros: interior roominess, smooth ride
Cons: pricey
Summary: If you ever had an older SUV, and then drive this one, you will immediately notice the difference in the ride. It is much smoother, like a car. The jiggle and bounce are gone.
Maintenance is a dream. With over 62,000 miles, I am just now looking ... read more
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Dec 12 '99
Pros: great ride, great looks
Cons: weak suspension off road
Summary: I bought a 1996 SLT 4x4 Jimmy in 1998 with 35,000 miles. I soon fell in love with my Jimmy until my habits caught up with me. I spend an inordinate amount of time in the woods hunting and fishing. This Jimmy was exactly what I wanted as far as having ... read more
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