1999
GMC JIMMY
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: The GMC Jimmy compact sport-utility
vehicle, with its aerodynamic styling
and numerous product features, is a
leading contender in the compact
sport/utility market.
NEW FOR 1999: * New active transfer case (AutoTrac(tm))
includes 2HI 4HI, 4LO, and auto 4x4 and
neutral; available as an upgrade over
standard electronic shift transfer case
* Available power passenger seat
* Available memory seat functions for
driver seat
* New family of outside mirrors with
features including power, heated,
electrochromic and power folding
* 6-disc CD changer, Bose® premium sound
system and steering wheel radio
controls available
* Available content theft alarm (part of
remote keyless entry system)
* Flash-to-pass feature (operates in both
daytime running lights or low-beam
headlamp mode)
* Transmission shift preference select
changes the transmission shift schedule
to optimize trailering performance for
automatic transmission-equipped
vehicles
* Three new exterior colours (Sunset Gold
Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic, and
Victory Red)
* Two discontinued exterior colours
(Emerald Green Metallic and Apple Red)
MODELS: Jimmy SL
Jimmy SLS
Jimmy SLT (4-door only)
VEHICLE CLASS: Small Utility
ASSEMBLY LOCATIONS:Linden, New Jersey
Moraine, Ohio
CUSTOMER PROFILE: The GMC Jimmy is targeted at married
males, many of whom are traditionally
car intenders. They look to sport
utility vehicles for car-like features
and comfort, with the cargo/passenger
capacity and 4-wheel-drive capabilities
of a truck. Key purchase decisions are
based on vehicle quality, safety,
reliability, styling, fun-to-drive
aspects, value for money and previous
ownership experience.
PRODUCT MILESTONES:
1983 - New model introduction; Insta-
Trac(tm) 4x4 system
1986 - Electronic fuel injection for
optional 2.8L V6
1988 - 4.3L V6 with electronic fuel
injection and serpentine belt
drive introduced as an option
1989 - Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes
(ABS) and electric speedometer;
new transfer case
1990 - 4.3L V6 standard; new 5-speed
manual transmission with
overdrive
1991 - Introduction of 4-door model in
2WD or 4x4 with 4-wheel anti-lock
brakes
1992 - 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
standard for all models; new
electronic-shift transfer case
for 4x4 models
1993 - Enhanced 4.3L V6 with central-
port fuel injection (horsepower
raised to 200); electronic 4-
speed automatic transmission
1994 - Improved corrosion protection;
LED centre high-mounted stop lamp
introduced
1995 - All-new exterior and interior;
driver-side air bag; new
chassis/suspension packages
1996 - New all-wheel-drive system
available; enhancements to Vortec
4300 SFI V6 engine and 4-speed
electronic automatic transmission
for improved driveability and
fuel economy
1997 - Four-wheel disc brakes on all
AWD models; available "Homelink"
3-channel, programmable garage
door opener; 4-door liftgate with
liftglass; and available electric
sunroof
1998 - Restyled exterior front end; new
instrument panel with full
frontal airbags; addition of
numerous new features; 4-wheel
disc brakes standard
1999 - New active transfer case to be
marketed as "Autotrac" includes
2HI 4HI, 4LO, and auto 4x4 and
neutral available as an upgrade
over standard electronic shift
transfer case; Available power
passenger seat and memory seat
functions for driver seat; 6-disc
CD changer, Bose® premium sound
system and steering wheel radio
controls available; new family of
outside mirrors with features
including power, heated,
electrochromic and power folding;
transmission shift preference
select changes the transmission
shift schedule to optimize
trailering performance for
automatic transmission-equipped
vehicles
SL/SLS/SLT/ENVOY
2&4-/2
&4-/4- / 4-
EXTERIOR FEATURES Door/Door/Door/ Door
Bumpers Front and rear, painted body S S S -
colour with matching air dam
(air dam with SL is steel
gray metallic)
Body-colour bumpers; rear - - - S
step bumper incorporates a
trailer hitch platform
Decor Package Exterior appearance package - O O S
(not available on 2-door
models) includes all of the
standard features on SLS
Model, except: deletes
standard lower sport
striping and front door
nameplates; and includes
body colour lower body side
mouldings with brushed
chrome insert, incorporating
the GMC "JIMMY" embossment
on the front doors; B-pillar
"SLE" nameplate, chrome
grille and brushed chrome
front bumper rub strip
Fog Lamps Fog lights on 4-door models - O S -
Projector beam, integrated - - - S
into lower front fascia
Glass Solar-Ray
deep-tinted rear S - - -
quarter glass with light
tint on all other windows
Solar-Ray
deep-tinted rear - S S S
quarter and rear glass with
light tint on all other
windows
Grille Body colour grille S S - S
Chrome grille - - S
-
Harness Trailering harness S S S -
Headlamps Composite with automatic S S S -
headlamp control and flash-
to-pass feature
High Intensity Discharge - - - S
(HID) - low beam; halogen -
high beam
Key Single, two-sided key to S S S S
operate ignition, doors and
tailgate/liftgate
Liftgate Full liftgate rear door O O O S
(glass may be lifted
separately from full gate;
SL requires optional
convenience package)
Lights Backup lamps, combination S S S S
parking/direction/hazard,
combination
tail/stop/direction/hazard,
headlamps, license plate
lamp, side marker lamps with
reflectors and underhood
insulation
Mirrors Left-
and right-hand, below S - - -
eye-line, black
Left- and right-hand, - S - -
electric remote control,
heated
Left- and right-hand, - O S -
electric remote control,
heated, left hand
electrochromic
Left- and right-hand, - - - S
electric remote control,
heated, electrochromic,
power folding
Mouldings Black windshield mouldings S S S S
Lower body-colour, body-side - - S -
mouldings with chrome insert
Monochromatic body-side - - - S
cladding with chrome insert;
moulded, body-colour wheel
flares
Nameplates "JIMMY" on front door and S S - -
lower right hand side of
tailgate
" GMC " in lower left hand S S - -
side of tailgate
"JIMMY" on lower right hand
side
of tailgate - S
- -
Paint Conventional two-tone - - O O
Roof Carrier Roof luggage: cross bars are O S S S
adjustable fore and aft
(without tools) and maximum
load capacity is 91 kg. (200
lb.) equally distributed on
the roof - (painted dark
gray with SLS and SLT;
painted black with Envoy)
Spare Tire/Wheel Compact spare tire with S S - -
steel wheel mounted inside
with cover (2-door models)
Full size spare tire with S S S S
underbody carrier behind
rear axle to increase cargo
space (4-door models)
Striping Lower sport striping - S - -
Sunroof Electric tilt and slide; - O O O
includes a rear dome lamp
and mini interior roof
console (deletes the
standard dual blade feature
on the interior sunshades)
Wheels 15" x 7" steel, painted S - - -
argent, with gray metallic
hub caps and brushed trim
rings
15" x 7" aluminum, machine O S - -
finish (2WD models); gray
metallic finish (4x4 models)
15" x 7" aluminum, bright - O S S
machine finish with 6 vent
pockets (4-door 2WD); bright
machine finish with multi
spokes (4-door 4x4)
Window Swing-out rear quarter (2- S S - -
door models)
Wiper System Intermittent wiper system, S S S S
demand-type washer system
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
SL/SLS/SLT/ENVOY
2&4-/2
&4-/4- / 4-
INTERIOR FEATURES Door/Door/Door/ Door
Air Conditioning Front (includes increased
air flow, passenger side
lap cooler, and incorporates
rear air flow through the
heater outlets, ducted
along the floor from the
front compartment) S S - -
Front, electronic climate
control
- - S S
Cargo Tie-Downs Four cargo tie-downs S S S S
Coat Hooks Left- and right-hand
(behind front doors and
two additional located in
the cargo area) S S S S
Console Floor console, between
front seats, level with
side door armrests; includes
a centre storage tray, dual
cup holders, coin holders
and rear hinged storage
compartment containing two
storage bins (2-door models) S S - -
Floor shifter console,
between front seats, level
with side door armrests;
includes a front tray, dual
cup holders and a rear hinged
storage compartment
containing a bin with coin
holder and cassette storage
provisions (4-door models) S S S S
Overhead console, custom
(Includes electronic compass
and outside temperature
readout) -
O S -
Overhead console, deluxe
(includes Homelink® 3-channel
programmable, operates
garage doors, lights
and other devices, enhanced
electronic display with trip
computer, electronic compass
and outside temperature
readout) -
O O S
Convenience Net Located in the cargo area - S S S
Convenience
Packages Electric tailgate/liftgate
release, rear window defogger
and intermittent rear window
wiper/ washer system S S S S
Tilt-Wheel(tm) and speed control
(4-door models) S S S S
Tilt-Wheel(tm) and speed control;
power door locks, windows
(with lockout feature) and
heated exterior electric
mirrors (2-door models) O S S S
Power door locks, windows
(with lockout feature) and
exterior electric mirrors
(4-door models) - S S S
Door Trim Panels Colour-keyed plastic with
vinyl and cloth; padded
integral armrests and storage
pockets
S - - -
Colour-keyed cloth upper
inserts with carpeted lower
inserts; padded integral
armrests with electric outside
mirror and door locks switches;
storage pockets (all carpeted
surfaces are treated with
Scotchgard(tm) Fabric Protector) - S - -
Colour-keyed simulated leather
inserts with carpeted lower
inserts; padded integral
armrests with electric
outside mirror and door locks
switches; storage pockets (all
carpeted surfaces are treated
with Scotchgard(tm) Fabric
Protector) - -
S -
Tone-on-tone leather inserts
with carpeted lower inserts;
padded integral armrests with
electric outside mirror and
door locks switches; storage
pockets (all carpeted surfaces
are treated with Scotchgard(tm)
Fabric Protector) - - - S
Floor Covering Colour-keyed carpeting,
carpeted floor mats front
and rear with Scotchgard(tm)
Fabric Protector S S S S
Gauges Voltmeter, engine oil
pressure, temperature, trip
odometer and speedometer;
tachometer with full analog
design
S S S S
Handles Grab handles over all
passenger seating positions S S S S
Rear seat assist handle
located on passenger side
'B' pillar (2-door models) S S - -
Headliner Full coverage with cloth
cover, colour-keyed S S S S
Heater and Defogger Deluxe heater/vent and side
window defogger system with
rear floor heater outlets,
ducted along the floor from
the front compartment S S S -
Automatic electronic climate
control heater with rear
floor outlets, ducted along
the floor from the front
compartment; Side window
defogger system - - - S
Instrument Panel Colour-keyed S S S S
Two auxiliary power outlets
with hinged covers - S S S
Lights Instrument cluster lights,
door activated courtesy lamps,
ashtray, glove box and
engine compartment S S S S
Door and tailgate/liftgate
activated dome and front
floor courtesy lamps with
delayed entry feature (4-door
models)
S S S S
Mirror, Rearview Rearview S - - -
Rearview with door activated
dual reading lamps
incorporating a 15-second
delay-off feature - S - -
Rearview, electrochromic
mirror automatically adjusts
to reduce night time glare - - S S
Radios AM-FM stereo with seek/scan
and digital clock (includes
fixed mast antenna and a
4-speaker system (two coaxial,
front-door-mounted and two
extended-range, rear-door-
mounted speakers) S - - -
AM-FM stereo with seek/scan,
cassette tape and digital
clock (includes 4 premium
speakers) O
- - -
AM-FM stereo with seek/scan,
stereo cassette tape with
search and repeat, digital
clock, automatic tone control,
theft-deterrent feature and
speed-compensated volume
(includes fixed mast antenna
and a premium 6-speaker
system: two instrument panel
mounted tweeters, two front
door and two rear-door-mounted
extended-range speakers) O S - -
AM-FM stereo with seek/scan,
CD player, digital clock,
automatic tone control,
theft-deterrent feature and
speed-compensated volume
(includes fixed mast antenna
and a premium 6-speaker
system: two instrument panel
mounted tweeters, two front
door and two rear-door-mounted
extended-range speakers) - O S -
AM-FM stereo with seek/scan,
stereo cassette tape with
search and repeat, digital
clock, automatic tone control,
theft-deterrent feature and
speed-compensated volume;
Bose music system with 6 Nd
speakers - an eight-inch woofer
in each front door, a
5.25-inch-wide-range speaker
in each rear door, and two
2.5-inch, high-output speakers
in the dash (includes easy
access 6-disc CD changer/player,
rear seat audio controls with
two earphone jacks and
redundant steering wheel audio
controls) -
O O S
AM-FM stereo with seek/scan,
remote stereo cassette tape
with search and repeat, CD
player, digital clock, automatic
tone control, theft-deterrent
feature and speed-compensated
volume (not available on
4-door models); includes
6-premium-speaker system;
deletes the lower centre
storage tray, moves the dual
cup holders and adds a
cassette storage area to the
standard floor console - O O -
Six-disc, remote CD exchanger - O O S
Redundant steering wheel
audio controls - O O S
Lumbar Support Manual lumbar support S S - -
Seat Recliners Manual seatback recliners S S S S
6-way power, driver and front
passenger seat recliners
(driver's side includes
2-position memory) - O S S
Seats Reclining driver and front
passenger, high-back buckets
with folding seat backs and
easy entry feature on
passenger side, 50/50 two
passenger split back rear
folding bench with a locking
feature in either the up or
down position and folding
outboard headrests (2-door
models)
S S - -
Reclining driver and front
passenger, high-back buckets,
60/40 three-passenger split
back rear folding bench,
with a locking feature in
either the up or down
position and folding outboard
headrests (4-door models) S S - -
Custom leather (on seating
surfaces only) reclining
driver and front passenger,
high-back buckets with manual
two-way headrests, 60/40
three-passenger split back
rear folding bench with a
locking feature in either the
up or down position and
folding outboard headrests
(4-door models) - - S -
Tone-on-tone leather
(on seating surfaces only),
heated, reclining driver and
front passenger high-back
buckets with manual two-way
headrests, front passenger
seat back has an umbrella
storage pocket, 60/40 three-
passenger split back rear
folding bench with a locking
feature in either the up or
down position and folding
outboard headrests - - - S
Heated seats (leather trim
only)
- - O S
Shade, Rear
Compartment Colour-keyed, side-to-side
roll up removable cover
(not available on 2-door 2WD) O S S S
Steering Wheel Deluxe, 4-spoke S - - -
Leather-wrapped, 4-spoke - S S S
Sunshades Left- and right-hand padded;
colour-keyed with right hand
vanity mirror S - -
-
Tools Mechanical jack and wheel
wrench in left-hand rear
storage compartment S S S S
Wiring Factory installed wiring
provisions for the optional
(dealer installed) OnStar(tm)
mobile communications system - - - S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
SL/SLS/SLT/ENVOY
2&4-/2
&4-/4- / 4-
MECHANICAL Door/Door/Door/ Door
Brakes Four-wheel disc brakes S S S S
Chassis Packages Touring Suspension (not
available with Envoy) -
includes high-pressure gas
monotube shock absorbers,
stiffer springs than Smooth
Ride and Premium Ride
Suspensions; recommended
for heavy trailering and
Provides a firm ride
characteristic (Recommended
for paved and gravel road
applications) S S S
-
Smooth Ride Suspension
(4-door models only; not
available with Envoy) -
recommended for light
trailering; provides a
smooth ride characteristic
(Recommended for paved road
applications) O O O
-
Smooth Ride Suspension
(2-door models only)
recommended for light
trailering; provides a
smooth ride characteristic
(Recommended for paved road
applications) O O O
-
Premium Ride Suspension
includes high-pressure gas
monotube shock absorbers,
and stiffer torsion bars,
springs and stabilizer bars
than smooth ride suspension;
recommended for light
trailering (Recommended for
paved road applications) O O O S
Off-Road Suspension
(requires 4850 GVWR on
4x4 models) - includes
on-off road tires, full-size
spare tire, high-pressure
gas monotube shock absorbers,
up-sized torsion bar, rear
springs, jounce bumpers,
stabilizer bar and larger
body mounts; recommended for
heavy trailering; provides a
very firm ride characteristic
(Recommended for off-road
applications) O O O
-
Engine Vortec 4300 Sequential Fuel
Injection (SFI) V6; includes
extra capacity engine and
transmission oil coolers S S S S
Locking
Differential Requires 3.42 axle ratio O O O S
Shield Package Not available on 2WD models;
includes transfer case and
front differential skid
plates and fuel tank and
steering linkage shield O O O O
Tires P235/70R15 All-Season (not
available
on 2WD 2door models)S S S S
P235/70R15 All-Season white
outline lettered O O O -
P205/75R15 All-Season white
outline lettered (not
available
on 2WD 2-door models)O O O -
P205/75R15 All-Season (not
available
on 2WD 2-door models)O O O -
P235/75R15 On-Off Road white
outline lettered (included
with Off-Road Suspension);
includes front, rear and
full-size spare on 4x4,
4-door; spare mounted outside
with carrier O O O
-
Spare Full Size Outside rear mounted with
carrier (not available on
2WD models or 4-door 4x4
model); includes spare tire
cover
O O O O
Trailering Package Heavy duty (includes 8-lead
wiring harness, weight-
distributing platform
hitch and heavy-duty flasher) O O O S
Transfer Case AutoTrac (includes
automatic 4-wheel drive
function in addition to
the traditional 2H/4H/4LO) O O O O
New Process 233: electronic
shift; dash-mounted electronic
switch, mounted to the right
of the steering wheel, with
three lighted control
buttons, 2H/4H/4L
(4x4 models) S S S
S
Transmissions 4-speed electronically
controlled automatic with
overdrive and 2nd gear
start-up feature S S S S
5-speed manual with
overdrive (not available with
trailering package on 2-door
2WD)
O O O O
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
SL/SLS/SLT/ENVOY
2&4-/2
&4-/4- / 4-
SAFETY AND SECURITY Door/Door/Door/ Door
Air Bags Next generation driver and
front passenger reduced-
force-deployment air bags S S S S
BTSI Brake/transmission shift
interlock S
S S S
Child Safety Locks Rear door locks (4-door
models)
S S S S
Keyless Entry,
Remote Includes content theft alarm,
panic alarm feature and two
three-button key fob remote
transmitters - O S
S
Lights Daytime running lights,
flash-to-pass feature and
automatic headlamp control S S S S
Centre high mounted stop
lamp, located on the roof,
above the lift glass S S S -
Neon centre high mounted
stop lamp, integrated with
rear spoiler - - -
S
Load Leveling
System Built in air compressor
automatically raises or
lowers rear shocks for
greater stability - - - S
Roadside Service 24-hour Roadside Assistance S S S S
Security System PASSLock security system S S S S
Side Guard Door
Beams Side door impact beams S S S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
FRAME All-welded ladder-type extended with
boxed rails
BODY MATERIAL Carbon steel
SUSPENSION front Independent,
(coil springs 2WD, torsion bar AWD)
rear Semi-elliptic, 2-stage multi-leaf
springs
BRAKES Power-assisted, front and rear disc; 4-
wheel anti-lock (ABS)
STEERING
Type Variable ratio, power
Turns 3.38 - 2WD
2.97 - 4x4
Turning Diameters 34.8 ft. - 2WD (2-door)
36.6 ft. - 2WD (4-door)
35.2 ft. - 4x4 (2-door)
39.5 ft. - 4x4 (4-door)
WHEELS 15" x 7" steel
TIRES P235/70R15 all-season (standard)
ENGINE Vortec 4300 SFI V6
Type OHV, 4.3L V6
Block Cast Iron
Cylinder Head Cast Iron
Bore x Stroke 101.60 x 88.39 mm (4.00" x 3.48")
Displacement 4300 cc (262 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel Regular, Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential Central Port Fuel Injection
(SCPI)
Horsepower 190 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque 250 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm
LAYOUT Front engine / 2WD (rear) or 4x4
TRANSMISSIONS 4-Speed Electronic 5-Speed Manual
Automatic w/Overdrive
w/Overdrive
Gear Ratios 1st 3.06 3.49
2nd 1.63 2.16
3rd 1.00 1.40
4th 0.70 1.00
5th --- 0.78
Reverse 2.29 3.55
Final Drive Ratios 3.42 3.42
3.08 (optional) 3.08 (optional)
3.73 (optional) 3.73 (optional)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
2WD (2-door) 2WD (4-door)
Wheelbase 2553 mm (100.5") 2718 mm (107.0")
Length 4516 mm (177.8") 4681 mm (184.3")
Width 1722 mm ( 67.8") 1722 mm ( 67.8")
Height 1648 mm ( 64.9") 1633 mm ( 64.3")
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
4x4 (2-door) 4x4 (4-door)
Wheelbase 2553 mm (100.5") 2718 mm (107.0")
Length 4516 mm (177.8") 4681 mm (184.3")
Width 1722 mm ( 67.8") 1722 mm ( 67.8")
Height 1638 mm ( 64.5") 1631 mm ( 64.2")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
2WD (2-door) 2WD (4-door)
Head Room 1006/ 973 mm 1006/ 973 mm
front/rear (39.6/38.3") (39.6/38.3")
Leg Room 1077/ 904 mm 1077/ 922 mm
front/rear (42.4/35.6") (42.4/36.3")
Shoulder Room 1466/1412 mm 1453/ 1453 mm
front/rear (57.7/55.6") (57.2/57.2")
Hip Room 1321/1029 mm 1321/ 1303 mm
front/rear (52.0/40.5") (52.0/51.3")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
4x4 (2-door) 4x4 (4-door)
Head Room 1006/ 973 mm 1006/ 973 mm
front/rear (39.6/38.3") (39.6/38.3")
Leg Room 1077/ 904 mm 1077/ 922 mm
front/rear (42.4/35.6") (42.4/36.3")
Shoulder Room 1466/1412 mm 1453/ 1453 mm
front/rear (57.7/55.6") (57.2/57.2")
Hip Room 1321/1029 mm 1321/ 1303 mm
front/rear (52.0/40.5") (52.0/51.3")
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
2WD (2-door) 2WD (4-door)
Fuel Capacities 72 L (15.8 gal) 68 L (15.0 gal)
Passenger Seating 5/4 6/5
Cargo Volumes:
w/rear seat up 855 L 1056 L
(30.2 cu.ft.) (37.3 cu.ft.)
w/rear seat down 1894 L 2098 L
(66.9 cu.ft.) (74.1 cu.ft.)
Payloads (maximum) 460 kg. 560 kg.
(1015 lb.) (1235 lb.)
GVWR (standard) 2020 kg. (4450 lb.) 2200 kg. (4850 lb.)
Trailer Weights 2WD Models with Automatic Transmission
(maximum) 2040 kg. (4500 lb.) - 3.08 axle ratio
2495 kg. (5500 lb.) - 3.42 axle ratio
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
4x4 (2-door) 4x4 (4-door)
Fuel Capacities 72 L (15.8 gal) 68 L (15.0 gal.)
Passenger Seating 5/4 6/5
Cargo Volumes:
w/rear seat up 855 L 1056 L
(30.2 cu.ft.) (37.3 cu.ft.)
w/rear seat down 1894 L 2098 L
(66.9 cu.ft.) (74.1 cu.ft.)
Payloads (maximum) 480 kg. (1065 lb.) 545 kg. (1200 lb.)
GVWR (standard) 2270 kg. (5000 lb.) 2425 kg. (5350 lb.)
Trailer Weights 4x4 Models with Automatic Transmission
(maximum) 1815 kg. (4000 lb.) - 3.08 axle ratio
2270 kg. (5000 lb.) - 3.42 axle ratio
2270 kg. (5000 lb.) - 3.73 axle ratio