GMC Jimmy

What is the GMC Jimmy?

The GMC Jimmy was a compact, truck-based SUV related to the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer. It came in two- and four-door forms, with rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive available. Its upright cabin and truck-based layout made it suited to everyday travel as well as carrying people and gear.

The Jimmy name was also used for GMC’s larger SUVs before that line became the Yukon. This article covers the smaller S-series Jimmy, sold in the United States and Canada.

GMC Jimmy generations

The first generation ran from 1983 to 1994 and is identified with the S-series. It began as a two-door SUV, with a four-door version joining later in the generation. GMC also sold a full-size Jimmy during part of this period.

The second generation, known as GMT330, ran from 1995 to 2005. It brought an updated design while keeping the Jimmy’s compact, truck-based SUV role. The US EPA model-year range ends in 2004, while Canada’s runs through 2005.

Engines and fuel economy

US EPA figures span engines from 2.0 L to 6.2 L, with petrol and diesel versions. The best combined EPA rating is 23 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 10.2 L/100 km. Both figures cover different versions, so they describe different points in the range.

Canadian NRCan figures cover petrol versions with a 4.3 L engine. The lowest listed consumption is 13.2 L/100 km on Canada’s 5-cycle test. EPA and NRCan test procedures differ, so their results are best read within each market.

Where was the GMC Jimmy sold?

The Jimmy appears in official fuel-economy figures for the United States and Canada. The US EPA model-year range is 1984–2004; the Canadian NRCan range is 1995–2005.