2001 GMC Jimmy Review
Fuel Economy
14 - 17 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
As if the Jimmy didn't seem outdated enough next to the competition, now even its replacement can stare across the showroom and laugh.
Pros
Wide model range, plenty of available features, sleek styling.
Cons
No V8 available, some low-buck interior bits, revamp due in 2002
What's New for 2001
The Vortec 4300 V6 enjoys another round of improvements, plus the Jimmy adds programmable door locks and a new cargo management system to its long list of features for 2001. A floor-shift option is now available on two-door models with automatic transmission, and the four-wheel-drive SLE version touts restyled alloy wheels. The tarted-up Envoy has been dropped but the glitzy Diamond Edition, introduced last year to mark the 30th anniversary of the Jimmy nameplate, is back -- packing more pizzazz.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Good luck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have always had good luck with my GM cars and trucks. Not sure if I got a lemon or what. I bought the Jimmy for my wife. In the past 6 months I have replaced the rear end, followed the next month by the transmission and two weeks later a fuel pump. Needless to say none of it was cheap. The door locks have stopped working. The driver's side window sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Now you have to turn the key on and off twice to get it to start. The Jimmy has pretty much been a disappointment and a money pit. I could understand if the car was driven hard but we live in the city. It's used to pick up the kids and in town use.
Favorite Features
At this point not much.
Suggested Improvements
All I can say is i hope this is just a lemon and not how GMC is putting their cars together.
Here we go
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Well, I must have gotten a GMC super lemon. I picked it up with 10 k miles and thought I was in heaven. But the the honeymoon didn't last long. After 30k, we had replaced both front hubs and the 4wd decoder motor. After 60k, another set of hubs. 90k, transmission, fuel pump, and serp. belt at least twice a year. Two days ago, the fuel pump went again. By the way, make sure you change the engine coolant on mfr's schedule, or you are in for a nightmare! Great ride but this vehicle will dip deep into your pockets. The only guarantee on this car is that every trip to the garage is going to cost you at least $1,000, and you can bank on four to six trips per year.
Favorite Features
Go sound system, lots of fun things like heated side mirrors, power seats, plush interior, good handling and adequate power. In spite of many repairs, the engine held up pretty well.
Suggested Improvements
I won't be buying any GMC products again. We had to replace too many parts more than once on this vehicle. Get away from the orange coolant. If you don't change it in time, it will completely gum up your entire engine. Get away from the in tank fuel pump, and go back to external in line pumps.
Never again!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This was the worst choice we ever made! Things replaced: transmission module, overhead compass/temp, ignition switch, turn signal levers, oil cooler lines x3, door hinge pins, heater door, 4x4 buttons and front wheel bearings. Items with issues: transfer case removed d/t shifting fork lever sticking, transmission sun gear out, jack cover falls off constantly and speakers are crap. Depreciation is terrible. Definitely learned something from this purchase. Research, research, research. I wonder why GM is needing a bail out when they built crap like this but, attached a $31,000 price tag? Definitely expected more bang for our buck! If you're mechanically enclined this is a great vehicle to disolve your time on. Looks good on jack stands.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Security Stinks
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Jimmy SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought my 2001 Jimmy in July 2007, it was a used Jimmy. It has a good engine has always started but the security systems stinks. We drove the Jimmy a week after we bought it to Georgia. We get to Chatanoga TN and we started having problems with the Jimmy stopping and the security light coming on. We get back to Indiana where we live and the horns start going off and lights flashing in the middle of the night. We stop at a gas station shut the engine off, put in gas, pay for gas, get back in the Jimmy start it up and the security light comes on and we can't move. Now over a year later, the Jimmy runs but only for about 10 minutes and shuts off, won't run. Trading off as soon as I can.
Favorite Features
It was fun to drive. Had plenty of room for hauling items. Like the way it handled in the snow.
Suggested Improvements
Cup holders to clear the gear shift better for those 32oz drink cups.
Expensive to maintain
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I've had to replace the alternator 3 times, the battery 2 times, both of the front ball joints As well as the idle arm have gone out, and the electrical system is junk. The door hinges and pins have gone out. I have also had to replace the fuses a couple of times. It stinks on gas. Nothing lasts very long on this SUV, and as soon as you fix one thing another thing goes out on you. Don't buy a Jimmy! Unless you like spending money on the same thing part again and again.
Favorite Features
The push of a button and it in 4 wheel drive. And the back seats fold down
Suggested Improvements
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