1985 GMC Jimmy
US · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
The 1985 GMC Jimmy is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-CHEV), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS) CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder (CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD
- Fuel
- Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
- Economy
- 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-CHEV), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS) CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder (CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model) | |
| Displacement | 2.5 L to 6.2 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 to 8 | |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
24 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- K15 Jimmy 4WD · 5.0L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- K15 Jimmy 4WD · 5.0L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- K15 Jimmy 4WD · 5.7L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- K15 Jimmy 4WD · 6.2L · AWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- K15 Jimmy 4WD · 6.2L · AWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- S15 Jimmy 2WD · 2.5L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- S15 Jimmy 2WD · 2.5L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- S15 Jimmy 2WD · 2.5L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- S15 Jimmy 2WD · 2.5L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- S15 Jimmy 2WD · 2.8L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- S15 Jimmy 2WD · 2.8L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- S15 Jimmy 2WD · 2.8L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- S15 Jimmy 2WD · 2.8L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- S15 Jimmy 2WD · 2.8L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- S15 Jimmy 2WD · 2.8L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD · 2.5L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD · 2.5L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD · 2.5L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 5-speed manual
Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.
06E026000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Reported March 23, 2006. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 24, 2026
Data verified: October 24, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1984 GMC Jimmy
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder, 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-CHEV)), 6.2L 8-cylinder ((DIESEL)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS) CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder ((DIESEL) CA model) · AWD
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) - 1986 GMC Jimmy
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((305)), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS)), 6.2L 8-cylinder ((NO-CAT)) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1985 GMC Jimmy have?
Varies by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-CHEV)), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS) CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder (CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1985 GMC Jimmy?
Combined fuel economy is 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1985 GMC Jimmy front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD.
Are there recalls for the 1985 GMC Jimmy?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.