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GMC Jimmy vs. GMC Suburban

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$19,270
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$25,839
1500 2500 1500 4WD 2500 4WD
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2001 GMC Jimmy1999 GMC Suburban
Starting MSRP
$19,270
$25,839
Towing Capacity
N/A
N/A
Cargo Capacity
932 lbs
1,980 lbs
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V8
MPG
17 City / 22 Hwy
14 City / 18 Hwy
Horsepower
190 hp
  • 255 hp
  • 195 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
8
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2001 GMC Jimmy1999 GMC Suburban
Displacement
4.3L/262
5.7L/350
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
250 @ 2800
330 @ 2800
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
190 @ 4400
255 @ 4600
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
17 City / 22 Hwy
14 City / 18 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.72 qts
17.1 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2001 GMC Jimmy1999 GMC Suburban
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
15 x 7.0 in
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R15
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
P235/70R15
P235/75R15
Front Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
15 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
15 x 7.0 in
Front Tire Size
P235/70R15
P235/75R15
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2001 GMC Jimmy1999 GMC Suburban
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Coil
Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Independent

Steering

Steering comparison
2001 GMC Jimmy1999 GMC Suburban
Steering Type
Power
Speed-Sensitive Power
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
40 ft
48 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
44 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2001 GMC Jimmy1999 GMC Suburban
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
Not Available in
51 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
36 in
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
Not Available in
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
68 in
98 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Third Shoulder Room
Not available
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
Not Available in
Not Available in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
38 in
50 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not Available in
59 in
Second Hip Room
40 in
Not Available in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
65 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
41 in
Overhang, Front
35 in
35 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Not Available in
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
Side Door Opening Width
Not Available in
Not Available in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
177 in
220 in
Side Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Not Available in
Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room
52 in
61 in
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
36 in
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
Not available
Not Available in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
67 ft³
150 ft³
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Rear Door Opening Height
Not Available in
41 in
Third Head Room
Not available
Not Available in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
7 in
Height, Overall
66 in
71 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
30 ft³
Not Available ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
Not Available in
Not Available in
Second Head Room
38 in
Not Available in
Tailgate Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
35 in
41 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
28 in
29 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
Passenger Capacity
4
3
Wheelbase
101 in
132 in
Third Hip Room
Not available
Not Available in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
77 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
8 in
7 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2001 GMC Jimmy1999 GMC Suburban
As Spec'd Payload
932 lbs
1,980 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,200 lbs
8,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,800 lbs
6,918 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
8,000 lbs
8,800 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
1,638 lbs
2,450 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
2,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
932 lbs
1,980 lbs
Curb Weight
3,518 lbs
4,820 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3,518 lbs
4,820 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
1,880 lbs
2,370 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,450 lbs
6,800 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
750 lbs
750 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
42 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Not Available gal

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2001 GMC Jimmy1999 GMC Suburban
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
690
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
100

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2001 GMC Jimmy1999 GMC Suburban
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.8 x 1.14 in
11.57 x 1.25 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.6 x 0.78 in
Not Available in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Type
Power
Power
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2001 GMC Jimmy or the 1999 GMC Suburban?

The 1999 GMC Suburban is more reliable than the 2001 GMC Jimmy according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 1999 Suburban versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2001 Jimmy.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2001 GMC Jimmy or the 1999 GMC Suburban?

The 2001 GMC Jimmy and the 1999 GMC Suburban both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2001 GMC Jimmy or the 1999 GMC Suburban?

The 2001 GMC Jimmy is cheaper than the 1999 GMC Suburban with a $19,270 starting MSRP versus a $25,839 starting MSRP.

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