1999 GMC Jimmy Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
14 - 17 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(32 Total Reviews)
Adrianne's Jimmy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
This is the worst car I have ever owned. I have replaced the radiator, the fuel pump, wheel bearings (twice), control arm bushings. Both visors have fallen apart, rear defrost doesn't work, ABS light won't go off. I have put about $3500 worth of work in the 3 years I have had this vehicle. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Favorite Features
NONE
Suggested Improvements
BUILD A BETTER CAR!
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Beast of an SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT Wagon
Review
I've had my Jimmy for quite a while now and I'm extremely pleased. I'm a 17 year old kid, and I can honestly say I've put my SUV through things that no vehicle should live through. Off roading, highway speeding, mudding, drag races, you name it, I've beat on this truck for over a year and nothing has gone out yet! Very safe and reliable. Only problem is horrible gas mileage!
Favorite Features
4wd, rides higher than most suv's, powerful stereo, very roomy, leather interior. 4.3 engine, has a lot of towing power but will fly all the same
Suggested Improvements
Wish it was a standard, or way better on gas. Don't like the way the radio/AC controls are set up, pointed exaggeratively toward the driver
6 out 8 people found this review helpful
What a great value, used Jimmys.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
I have owned this vehicle for a year. I bought it with 87,000 miles. I just put new tires on it. Other than that the only expense has been oil changes and wipers. I love the storage space and good clean looks of the vehicle. Even with the deluxe SLT package the interior is a little plain to todays standards. It does have nice leather heated seats. I previously owned a 98 blazer that I bought new and only did oil, tires and front pads in 100K miles. These vehicles hold up and last. One can pick up a used 30k sticker vehicle for 4-6 K what a deal! Very realible and great utilty vehicle. I have found that cops tend to ignore this vehicle on speed traps too.
Favorite Features
Nice comfortable ride, storage space and reasonable size.
Suggested Improvements
Typical boring GM interior. Little plastic knobs and thing break with time. It could also use cup holders that really hold a cup.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Don't buy one of these
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLE Wagon
Review
I have owned this car for four years and have had numerous electrical problems that were never solved, even by certified GMC dealer service shops. The transmission went at 72,000 miles, ending up in pieces in the oil pan. It has run rough after the 100K mile mark, a few times spewing transmission fluid all over the engine and causing it to smoke. The last time I took it for a drive, the engine spontaneously caught fire while I was driving. I pulled over and watched the entire SUV be overtaken in flames, including the interior and all personal belongings inside. Nothing was salvagable. The car had only 125K miles.
Favorite Features
I did like the comfortable front seats, but they were definately not flame retardant.
Suggested Improvements
Construct a vehicle that does not catch fire while driving down the road. If I had my children in the backseat they would have burned to death. The entire SUV was consumed in a matter of less than five minutes.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
What else could go wrong
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLE 4WD Wagon
Review
We bought the Jimmy so my wife could have a low cost 4wd vehicle. It's probably my fault for buying it used, but it certainly isn't low cost. After replacing the heater core ($750) ball joints twice ($200 each time) and fuel pump ($300) I can say I'm nothing but disappointed in this vehicle. And as I'm writing this my Jimmy is sitting idle in the garage with the fuel pump out again and the 4wd solenoid ($550) out. Having only put 15,000 miles on the car I'm nothing but dissatisfied
Favorite Features
Layout of controls, and interior styling
Suggested Improvements
Send out a posse to round up all the Jimmys, Blazers, Bravadas, S-10s and Sonomas and send them to the scrap heap where they can't plague the American consumer.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
Never Again!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
Quite nice to drive, when it works. I've never had a car with more issues. 36K warranty not nearly enough. Ignition module replaced three times (once under warranty. 35K, 65K, 98K). Smoke from the steering column as your electrical fails is not fun. New engine at 70K (radiator failed, overheated and took out the head and engine). Catalytic converter replaced at 106. Passenger recline lever snapped off in passengers hand and can't be fixed (the shaft broke). The AC stopped at about 100K. I haven't investigated yet. Other than that, no issues to speak of!
Favorite Features
Full-time all wheel drive. Nice size (not too big)
Suggested Improvements
Electrical reliability. Gas mileage is not good for a small SUV. Dextron should be changed much more often than the 50K originally claimed.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Money Pit!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
I had my Jimmy for 2 years and spent over $3,000 in various repair costs in the 2 years I had it and I only put 22,000 miles on it during those 2 years. That said, I did buy it used, but with low mileage on it. The vehicle should not have broken down as much as it did. I planned on having the vehicle for 3 more years, but at this point I need to cut my losses. It makes sense that this vehicle is phased out now.
Favorite Features
Nice leather interior on the SLT. Decent looking vehicle overall.
Suggested Improvements
Get rid of yours before it becomes the albatross mine did.
I love this thing!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT Wagon
Review
I really love this vehicle; It's comfortable, drives well, and looks great. I had to do all of your basic maintenance, as well as some other stuff, but it's well worth it. I've had the problem with the door hinges, the temperature control actuator failed, and I've also had the dif rebuilt. Considering that I bought it used, and that it's almost seven years old and has over a 100k on it, I think that's pretty good. The motor is strong and runs great, the transmission is good and it's a great drive!
Favorite Features
The looks, the feels, the grace.
Suggested Improvements
None.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Justin's Jimmy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT Wagon
Review
Reliable, good gas mileage, excellent repair record, comfortable ride, minimum maintenance required, sound system good quality.
Favorite Features
Power of engine, sound system, flexibility
Suggested Improvements
Rear view mirror location, the cover for the jack and other materials for the spare tire often becomes loose.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Great Mid Sized SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
I bought mine recently from a private seller that maintained it well. Since I've own it, I've put it through the paces, four wheeling, highway cruising, local traffic, this truck does it all. The comfort is great for this size truck; after all it's not a Mercedes. It's more than I expected , since my other vehicle is a 2004 Chevy Tahoe.
Favorite Features
4 wheel drive, leather, auto climate control, CD player
Suggested Improvements
None, I like mine just the way it is.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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