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GMC Jimmy MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

5 model years · 2000–2004

16 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
City
19 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2004 Jimmy 4.3L 6-cyl RWD
$4,080

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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GMC Jimmy fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the GMC Jimmy for 5 model years, 2000 to 2004. Across those years its combined rating runs 14–18 MPG. The latest model year, 2004, has 2 configurations rated 15–16 MPG combined and costing $4,080–$4,360 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2000 Jimmy 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, at 18 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 23 MPG in 1984.

GMC Jimmy MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
GMC Jimmy: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2000-2004 (2nd gen) Generation page
2004 15–16 $4,080–$4,360
2003 15–17 $3,840–$4,360
2002 14–17 $3,840–$4,670
2001 14–17 $3,840–$4,670
2000 15–18 $3,630–$4,360

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

GMC Jimmy generations

1 generations between 2000 and 2004. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2004 powertrain options

Gas · 4.3L
Combined
15–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$4,360
See gas configurations

GMC Jimmy MPG history, 1984–1999

GMC Jimmy: combined MPG range by model year, 1984–1999
YearGas (MPG)Diesel (MPG)
1999 14–17 —
1998 16–18 —
1997 16–19 —
1996 16–18 —
1995 16–18 —
1994 16–18 —
1993 16–18 —
1992 16–17 —
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GMC Jimmy: combined MPG range by model year, 1984–1999 (+8)
YearGas (MPG)Diesel (MPG)
199112–1817
199012–1817
198913–1917
198812–2217
198712–2116
198612–2217
198512–2216–17
198412–2316–18

EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the GMC Jimmy's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the GMC Jimmy run 14–18 MPG across model years 2000 to 2004. The latest year, 2004, is rated 15–16 MPG.

Which GMC Jimmy model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2000 GMC Jimmy Jimmy 4.3L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 18 MPG.

How much does a GMC Jimmy cost to fuel per year?

For MY2004, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,080–$4,360 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,080.

Has the GMC Jimmy's fuel economy improved over time?

No. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2000 to 16 MPG in 2004, 2 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 23 MPG.