GMC Jimmy

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The '''[[GMC]] Jimmy''' was an upscale corporate twin to the '''Chevrolet Blazer''' SUV. GMC introduced the Jimmy in 1970, a year after Chevrolet introduced the Blazer in 1969 as an alternative to the [[Ford Bronco]], [[International Scout]] and the [[Jeep Cherokee]]/[[Jeep Wagoneer|Wagoneer]] (SJ series). The Jimmy, like the Blazer, was redesigned in 1973 and in 1992, and shared all the Blazer's drivetrains as well as virtues and vices. The full-size Jimmy would become the [[GMC Yukon|Yukon]] in 1995.

GMC would also introduce the compact [[GMC S15 Jimmy|S15 Jimmy]] in 1983 as an upscale twin to the [[Chevrolet S10 Blazer]]. They would be redesigned in 1995, and would drop the S15 designation altogether. The compact Jimmy would be replaced by the [[GMC Envoy|Envoy]] in 2002.

See the [[Chevrolet Blazer]] entry for more information about the full-size GMC Jimmy.

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{{List Of GMC Models}}
'''GMC''', formerly known as '''GMC Truck''', is a Canada-based branch of General Motors' brand name of [[truck]]s, [[van]]s, and [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]s. Its vehicles are marketed in North America and the Middle East.

==History==
[[Image:GMCTrucks1919.jpg|thumb|left|250px|GMC Truck, from a 1919 advertisement]]
In 1900, Max Grabowsky established a company called the "Rapid Motor Vehicle Company", which developed some of the earliest commercial trucks ever designed. The trucks utilized one-cylinder engines. In 1909, the company was purchased by [[GMC|General Motors]] to form the basis for the General Motors Truck Company, from which GMC Truck was derived.

Another indepedent manufacturer purchased by GM that same year was Reliance Motor Car Company. Rapid & Reliance were merged in 1911, and in 1912 the marque "'''GMC Truck'''" was first shown at the New York Auto Show. 22,000 trucks were produced that year, though GMC's contribution to that total was a mere 372 units.

In 1916, a GMC Truck crossed the country from Seattle to New York in thirty days, and in 1926, a 2-ton GMC truck was driven from New York to San Francisco in 5 days and 30 minutes.

During the Second World War, GMC Truck produced 600,000 trucks for use by the U.S. military. In 1996 GM dropped the word 'truck' from the GMC Truck name, thus creating the GMC name as we know it today.

In 2002, GMC released a book entitled, ''GMC: The First 100 Years'', that explained the company's complete history.

GMC currently manufactures [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]s, [[pickup truck]]s, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty trucks. In the past, GMC also produced [[fire truck]]s, [[ambulance]]s, heavy-duty trucks, [[military vehicle]]s, [[motorhome]]s, and transit [[bus]]es.
GMC is positioned as an outlet for the same trucks available under the [[Chevrolet]], and occasionally [[Isuzu]] or Suzuki, usually
for Buick or Pontiac dealers, typically at lower volumes. The [[Envoy XUV]] was a unique body style. The [[Denali]] is
an alternative to the [[Cadillac Escalade]], but it does not sell the popular [[Chevrolet Avalanche | Avalanche]] or minivan based SUVs. The [[Sprint]] (later [[GMC Caballero|Caballero]]) was a rebadged [[El Camino]] and is
a rare alternative. A consumer would choose on the basis of styling details and dealer preference.

[[Image:Snap0430.jpg|thumb|250px|RTS Bus]]

In 2007, the company will introduce the [[GMC Acadia|Acadia]], a [[crossover SUV]], which will be the company's first [[unibody]] vehicle.

==GMC models==
*[[Pickup truck|Pickup]]
**[[GMC Caballero|Caballero]] (1978 - 1987)
**[[GMC Canyon|Canyon]] (2004 - Current)
**[[GMC Sierra|Sierra]] (1999 - Current)
**[[GMC Sonoma|Sonoma]] (1982 - 2003)
**[[GMC Sprint|Sprint]] (1971-1977)
**[[GMC Syclone|Syclone]] (1991)
*[[Van]]
**[[GMC Handi-Van|Handi-Van]] (1964-1970)
**[[GMC Handi-Bus|Handi-Bus]] (1964-1970)
**[[GMC Safari|Safari]] (1985 - 2005)
**[[GMC Savana|Savana]] (1996 - Current)
**[[GMC Vandura|Vandura]] (1970 - 1996)
**[[GMC Rally|Rally]]
*[[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]
**[[GMC Acadia|Acadia]] (2007)
**[[GMC Envoy|Envoy]] (2002 - Current)
**[[GMC Jimmy|Jimmy]] (1970 - 2001)
**[[Geo Tracker|Tracker]] (Sold in Canada only)
**[[GMC Typhoon|Typhoon]] (1992 - 1993)
**[[GMC Suburban|Suburban]] (1937 - 1999), renamed [[GMC Yukon XL|Yukon XL]] (2000 - Current)
**[[GMC Yukon|Yukon]] (1992 - Current)
*[[Truck#Heavy|Heavy duty trucks]]
**[[GMC DLR/F/Crackerbox|DLR/F/Crackerbox]] (1959 - 1968)
**[[GMC HM 9500|HM 9500]] (1965 - 1976)
**[[GMC JH 9500|JH 9500]] (1971 - 1978)
**[[GMC Astro|Astro]] (1968 - 1988)
**[[GMC General|General]] (1977 - 1988)
**[[GMC Brigadier|Brigadier]] (1977 - 1988)
*[[Truck#Medium|Medium duty trucks]]
**[[GMC C-Series|C-Series]]
**[[GMC TopKick|TopKick]] (1980 - 1996; 2003 - Present)
**[[GMC L-Series/Steel Tilt Cab|L-Series/Steel Tilt Cab]]
**[[GMC B-Series|B-Series]]
**[[GMC T-series|T-series]]
**[[GMC W-series|W-series]]
**[[GMC Forward|Forward]]
**[[GMC P-Chassis|P-Chassis]]
*[[Transit bus]]
**[[GMC Old Look|Old Look Coaches]] (1945 - 1968)
**[[New Look Coaches/Fishbowl]] (1959 - 1986)
**[[GMC RTS bus |RTS]] (1977 - 1987)
**[[GMC Classics|Classics]] (1982 - 1987)
*Intercity bus
**PD-4501 Scenicruiser (1950s)
**"Buffalo" Buses
***H8H649 (1979 - 1980)
***PD4107
***PD4108
***P8M4108A
***PD4903
***PD4905
***P8M4905A
***H8H649
*[[Motorhome]]
**[[GMC motorhome]] (1973 - 1978)

==External links==
* [http://www.gmc.com GMC Homepage]
* [http://www.gm-trucks.com GM-Trucks.com]
* [http://www.oldgmctrucks.com Old GMC Trucks]
* [http://gmtblog.blogspot.com Blogspot GMC Truck]
* [http://www.6066gmcguy.org/ The 60-66 GMC Guy]

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