Makes GMCJimmy

GMC Jimmy MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 23 MPG combined in 1984, the S15 Jimmy 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 16 MPG (2004).

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937.5 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2004 version, the Jimmy 2WD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The GMC Jimmy has EPA ratings for 21 model years, 1984–2004, most often among special purpose vehicles. Its best version ranked fourth (tied) of 35 special purpose vehicles in 1984, behind the class leader, the Grumman Olson Kubvan. That run of rated years is the fourth longest among 85 special purpose vehicle nameplates on this site.

Its best rating fell from 23 MPG in 1984 to 16 MPG in 2004, the largest drop among 28 long-running special purpose vehicles. EPA lists 174 versions under the name, the second most of 85 special purpose vehicle nameplates.

Among 73 SUVs, 2004

The Jimmy placed 40th (tied). The class leader was the Saturn Vue at 23 MPG. The next higher rating, 17 MPG, is shared by 10 nameplates.

The Jimmy, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–88seventh of 30special purpose vehicles

1989–9313th of 42special purpose vehicles

1994–9813th of 38special purpose vehicles

1999–0321st of 47SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

1992
Dropped: 5.7-liter 8-cylinder, 6.2-liter 8-cylinder diesel. Best rating 18 → 17 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Diesel
Rated in 1984–1991.
Gasoline
Rated in 1984–2004.

All 21 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2004	Jimmy 2WD	16	14 / 19	15	2
2003	Jimmy 2WD	17	15 / 21	15	4
2001–2002	Jimmy 2WD	17	15 / 20	14	4
2000	Jimmy 2WD	18	15 / 21	15	4
1999	Jimmy 2WD	17	15 / 21	14	4
1998	Jimmy 2WD	18	16 / 21	16	5
1997	Jimmy 2WD	19	16 / 23	16	5
1996	Jimmy 2WD	18	16 / 22	16	5
1994–1995	Jimmy 2WD	18	15 / 22	16	4
1993	Jimmy 2WD	18	16 / 22	16	4
1992	Jimmy 2WD	17	15 / 21	16	6
1991	Jimmy Sonoma 2WD	18	16 / 22	12	7
1990	S15 Jimmy 2WD	18	16 / 22	12	7
1989	S15 Jimmy 2WD	19	17 / 24	13	7
1988	S15 Jimmy 2WD	22	19 / 26	12	13
1987	S15 Jimmy 2WD	21	19 / 24	12	19
1986	S15 Jimmy 2WD	22	20 / 26	12	16
1985	S15 Jimmy 2WD	22	19 / 26	12	24
1984	S15 Jimmy 2WD	23	20 / 27	12	26

Version names in the EPA list: Jimmy 2WD, Jimmy 4WD, Jimmy AWD, Jimmy Sonoma 2WD, Jimmy Sonoma 4WD, Jimmy V1500 4WD, K15 Jimmy 4WD, S15 Jimmy 2WD, S15 Jimmy 4WD, T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD, V15 Jimmy 4WD.

Same class, 2004

Saturn Vue23 MPG GMC Envoy16 MPG Isuzu Ascender16 MPG Land Rover Range Rover12 MPG