Service and repair manuals for 24 model years of the GMC Jimmy, 1982 to 2005. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 5.0L V8 — OHV · 4.1L I6 — OHV · 6.2L V8 — OHV · 5.7L V8 — OHV · 4.3L V6 — OHV · 4.3L V6 — 262 cu in, OHV.
Federal safety record, all years: 46 recalls, 3,778 owner complaints and 1,187 technical service bulletins are logged for the Jimmy. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Jimmy year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $29.99 | — | 4.3L V6 | Base Sport Utility 2-Door · SLS Sport Utility 2-Door | select |
| 2004 | $29.99 | 1 | 4.3L V6 | SLS Sport Utility 4-Door · SLS Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 2003 | $29.99 | 1 | 4.3L V6 | SLS Sport Utility 4-Door · SLS Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 2002 | $29.99 | — | 4.3L V6 | SLS Sport Utility 4-Door · SLS Sport Utility 2-Door | select |
| 2001 | $29.99 | 3 | 4.3L V6 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · Diamond Edition Sport Utility 4-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door · SLS Sport Utility 2-Door +1 | details → |
| 2000 | $29.99 | 4 | 4.3L V6 | Diamond Edition Sport Utility 4-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door · Envoy Sport Utility 4-Door · SLS Sport Utility 2-Door +1 | details → |
| 1999 | $29.99 | — | 4.3L V6 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Sport Utility 2-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door · Envoy Sport Utility 4-Door +2 | select |
| 1998 | $29.99 | 2 | 4.3L V6 | SLS Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Sport Utility 2-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 1997 | $29.99 | 3 | 4.3L V6 | SLS Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Sport Utility 2-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1996 | $29.99 | 4 | 4.3L V6 | SLS Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Sport Utility 2-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 1995 | $29.99 | 3 | 4.3L V6 | SLS Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Sport Utility 2-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door +3 | details → |
| 1994 | $29.99 | 4 | 4.3L V6 | SLS Sport Utility 4-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door +4 | details → |
| 1993 | $29.99 | 5 | 4.3L V6 | SLS Sport Utility 4-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door +3 | details → |
| 1992 | $29.99 | 3 | 4.3L V6 | SLE Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 1991 | $29.99 | 5 | 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 | Base Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1990 | $29.99 | 1 | 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 | Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1989 | $29.99 | 1 | 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 | Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1988 | $29.99 | 1 | 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 | Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1987 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.0L V8; 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 | Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1986 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.0L V8; 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 | Silverado Sport Utility 2-Door · Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1985 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.0L V8; 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 | Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door · High Sierra Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1984 | $29.99 | — | 5.0L V8; 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 | Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door · High Sierra Sport Utility 2-Door | select |
| 1983 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.0L V8; 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 | Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door · High Sierra Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1982 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.0L V8; 4.1L I6; 6.2L V8; 5.7L V8 | Sierra Grande Sport Utility 2-Door · Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door · Street Coupe Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door +1 | details → |
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2005 Jimmy manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 352
- General Information 1,658
- Accessories & Equipment 2,703
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 170
- Body & Frame 1,595
- Brakes 397
- Restraints 168
- Drivelines & Axles 458
- Steering 246
- Electrical 1,388
- Suspension 181
- Engine Mechanical 451
- Transmission 958
- Engine Performance 1,586
- Wheel Drive Shaft Nut 103
- Pa) at 1,000
04 / Other yearsOther Jimmy years
2005 GMC Jimmy · $29.99 select →
Engines: 4.3L V6 — 262 cu in, OHV. Trims: Base Sport Utility 2-Door · SLS Sport Utility 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2005 Jimmy.
2002 GMC Jimmy · $29.99 select →
Engines: 4.3L V6 — OHV. Trims: SLS Sport Utility 4-Door · SLS Sport Utility 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2002 Jimmy. 0 complaints · 151 TSBs.
1999 GMC Jimmy · $29.99 select →
Engines: 4.3L V6 — OHV. Trims: SL Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Sport Utility 2-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door · Envoy Sport Utility 4-Door · SLS Sport Utility 2-Door · SLT Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1999 Jimmy. 202 complaints · 81 TSBs.
1984 GMC Jimmy · $29.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — OHV; 6.2L V8 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — OHV. Trims: Sierra Classic Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door · High Sierra Sport Utility 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1984 Jimmy. 5 complaints · 2 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Jimmy manual | $29.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Jimmy manual
Which Jimmy years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1982 to 2005 — 24 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM GMC Jimmy manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams GMC published for the Jimmy, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Jimmy wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Jimmy manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Jimmy recalls?
46 recalls are on federal record across the 1982–2005 Jimmy, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by GMC dealers.
Why do some Jimmy years cost more?
Every Jimmy year is $29.99.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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