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1996 GMC

Jimmy 2WD

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L

GMC Jimmy: best and worst years
1996 GMC Jimmy 2WD

Closest available photo (1995 model year); you're viewing the 1996.

1995 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
175 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
100 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,761 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
407
Reported injuries
31

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC33%
  • VISIBILITY14%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10%
  • SUSPENSION10%
  • POWER TRAIN5%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 514 total.

GMC Jimmy: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.