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by viper1963  - Top 500
Jul 23 '00 - Updated Jul 28 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Fantastic suspension and ride, nice styling, fast roadside service
Cons: Poor transmission design, ABS brakes are very noisy
The dreaded and awful thing happened to me yesterday. As everyone knows, I am a BIG Las Vegas fan and visit Las Vegas quite frequently. I almost always drive to Las Vegas since it is only a short 260 miles from Orange County, California. Plus I like to...
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by viper1963 - Top 500
Dec 29 '99 - Updated Apr 02 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: GREAT RIDE, DEPENDABLE, FUN TO DRIVE
Cons: EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR, DEALERSHIP HOURS
In December 1996, I wanted a nice Sport Utility Vehicle that was comfortable and roomy for my 5'-10" frame. I checked out the Ford Explorer (too boxy) and Japanese imports (too small). GMC won, why? See below:
THE GOOD: I...
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by JBnNewbie
Jan 15 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Has it all for a great price
Cons: I only wish I waited a few years so I can have the new body style
We bought our 1997 when it was a year old to be my "mommy" ride. We wanted a vehicle that would be safe and handle well in the snow, yet also offer a more car-like ride, and that was NOT a mini-van. : ) We test drove many other SUV's, Ford...
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by Mark2045
Sep 15 '00 - Updated Sep 20 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Looks, 4x goes anywhere, comfortable
Cons: BRAKES!!!, Quality
I bought this vehicle because in New England there's a lot of snow. Here's my thoughts. The vehicle is unstoppable in the snow. That's a good and bad thing. I can hardly peel out on the snow and ice in 4 wheel drive. Jokingly I've told people I'd...
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by jbray4913
Mar 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, Easy to Maintain
Cons: Too Many Rattles Inside
Well, this is a great car, no doubt, but it has it's problems. Although this car is my Dad's car, I have driven it quite a bit, so I fill that I can speak my opinion on it.
My Dad bought this car used with 45,000 miles on it. It had been well...
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by ronfl
Feb 15 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Radio
Cons: Gas hog
Creature Comforts
>The ride is great considering the vehicle has is equipped with the towing package.
>Still no major rattles, squeaks or issues and the doors still close with a solid thud!
>Nice extra feature on the sound system...
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by bcorkum
Dec 12 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Great Ride
Cons: No Brakes
I've leased a 1997. Company vehicle so there is a lot of driving.
Purchased in Oct 97, The beginning was great. The Whistler Edition, Top of the line.
By March 98 the air conditioning started to work overtime and the brakes were getting soft....
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by Sinclari
Dec 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth Easy Ride
Cons: Like I said, no idiot light
I have always been a Chevrolet/GMC fan and when my husband's GEO Prism got almost totaled by a Suburban, we decided to go with something a little more sturdy. We looked at the Ford Explorer and the Dodge Durango but both cost more for what seemed to be...
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by jmver
Nov 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: 4WD,high up, car like ride
Cons: nothing
I bought this Jimmy in January. Which is one of the best months to purchase a 4WD vehicle where the snow flys. I love this thing. It handles so nicely, it is like driving on air.
It has a full package which comes in handy when you need it and don't...
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by JDW52348
Oct 19 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: solid built
Cons: none
Besides all its safety features, the truck itself gives a certain amount of height without being to high to obstruct your view. The gas mileage from this vehicle makes it a cost efficient .
It is roomy enough that I know he can travel with a few...
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by ChristieMorris
May 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Dependable, fun
Cons: Missing an interior light over back seat
My husband and I bought our 1997 GMC Jimmy when we started trying to start a family. We wanted to have it almost paid for by the time our first child was born. Sadly, our baby is now 3 months old, and we are still paying! But it won't be long now! We...
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by ktpbp
Dec 13 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: looks
Cons: everything
Unfortunately, I am a college student who needs a car and can't afford to spend much. I bought my GMC Jimmy thinking that I was buying a safe, reliable, economical vehicle. This was dead wrong. First, the gas guzzler is back - in comparison to the...
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by mdouglasking
Mar 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Appearance, ride, storage, features
Cons: I miss it
In June of 1999 my wife and I purchased a 1997 GMC Jimmy SLE. If was fully loaded with A/C, tilt, cruise, 4WD, temperature/compass gage, fold down back seats and dual opening back hatch (window only or full back door). It was truly a pleasure to drive...
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by CaroleC
Nov 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, versatile, durable
Cons: Gas Mileage
I am married with a teenage daughter and five year old step son. We are very involved in outdoor activities and love to fish, hunt, golf, camp, sight see and just about everything else you can do outside. We had been wanting a truck for several years...
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by wmcanuck
Aug 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good looks, reliability
Cons: mediocre milage
I bought the Jimmy new a 4wd SLT. Teal with dark Graphite interior. The Jimmy is a comfortable ride and is more than capable off road. Have had no serious problems with the vehicle except for replacing the front brake pads at 24,000 miles which I...
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by Dodsterman
Nov 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Good power and handling
Cons: Unreliable
I bought this fully loaded SUV because I got a good deal on it and then used my GM points to reduce the price even further. However, just as the warranty expired, my transmission went bad and so did the alternator. In addition, the plastic paneling...
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by gfm
Jan 08 '01 - Updated Nov 07 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Fuel economy, ride
Cons: problems
The Bottom Line: Do not buy this- it will end up costing a lot of money and you might become stranded!
Basically, I like the GMC Jimmy for a good vehicle to drive, ride in, and carry things in. I also usually average about 22 miles per gallon. However, there are some problems people should know about this vehicle. For the first two years, it was great....
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by joeyt4
Oct 13 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: smooth ride ,comfy
Cons: wind noise
This is my second jimmy , my first was a 1989 sold it with a 150,000 miles on it and it still ran strong best 4x4 i ever had, But it was a two door doesn't work well with a family of four.I was sad to see it go like an old friend. After a few years and a...
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by tlwhalen
Dec 20 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: comfortable, powerful, good fuel economy
Cons: feels topheavy in high speed conrnering.
I purchased my 97 Jimmy to haul three teenagers and still get fuel economy. My 6 ft and 6-2 boys fit comfortably in the rear seats. The 4.3 Vortec engine is spirited yet I average about 20 mph in 2wd. 4wd drops the mileage somewhat. The interior is...
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Reliable SUV
by hill7410
Jul 10 '05
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very durable and stylish vehicle
Cons: rising gas prices
I have had my SUV for almost a year and it has 141K miles and had only had to put brakes on it, it has been a very reliable vehicle to go to the cabin and haul a ATV or boat, i had no problems that were out of the ordinary that is normal wear/tear that any other vehicle would have. Very easy maintenance the only bad thing i would have to say is the gas and with gas prices rising its not helping but overall i am very pleased with my vehicle.
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Jimmy problems
by dcart
May 11 '05
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good, hauls well, tows well.
Cons: tons of $200 problems
On or about 60K miles, my gas gage quit working.
About every 2 years I need a new alternator.
I drive in the DC area and I always needed to replace my brakes every 12 months or so, I find ceramic brakes quite better and last considerably longer.
I had replaced all three oxygen sensors this year (2005); the check engine light finally went off.
I have a bad accessories electrical fuse(the large one) that got very hot and is bad. I replaced it and the new one popped in less than 10 minutes. No new additions to the truck, so I wonder the problem.
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