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#6 of 4613 JGC trade-in by jwp248 Apr 05, 2001 (11:10 pm)
I have been trying to trade my 99 JGC 6cyl Laredo for approximately 3 months now. It too is in excellent shape "cosmetically". The best trade I've been able to get is 16000 in the south. Just attempted to trade it in Dallas, at a Chrysler dealer, and was offered 13200, and they wouldn't budge. Used car managers have been bit trading for these things and passing their problems on to their customers therefore are not interested at all in trading for them. So guess what-- I'm stuck with a Jeep that in 18 months and 26000 miles has had 7 window motors, 4 sets of brake rotors, 2 fuel pumps going on a third, and a front hub and wheel bearing replaced. I am also enduring a rough idle stalling condition the dealer can't find and on top of all that the rear end began howling and vibrating on acceleration on the trip back from Dallas today indicating the rear end is about to go. HELP!!
#7 of 4613 Back again from the dealer by nikiblue Apr 10, 2001 (6:58 pm)
Yes, I agree, one of the reason I go to this site is to vent my frustration with my 2000 JGC Limited (v8, quadra drive, bells and whistles). But I also read about other people's problems to somewhat comfort me that I'm not the only one who take their Jeep in every month for one problem or another. Well, I have been having problems with the Jeep idling low/stalling. They updated the computer and raised up the RPM's. The stalling/low idling problem is solved, but the vehicle shakes every time I stop. I went to the dealer and they test drove the vehicle. The service manager stated that he felt the shaking, but stated that it was normal for the jeep. I test drove the 2001, and it had similar shake at the stops, at a lesser degree. I guess I will have to live with that problem. I then went and test drove, Infinity QX4, LX 470, and GMC Denali. None of them come close to all the comfort and luxury features of the Jeep. GMC Denali has similar power, but just does not feel right. Well although I hate the reliability of my Jeep, I'm considering taking out extended warranty because nothing comes close to the V8 power, 4x4 capability, and luxuries of the jeep. Replies to this message: mworley (Mar 24, 2008 10:23 am)
#8 of 4613 oil passages by airwulf1 Apr 11, 2001 (8:29 pm)
well, i personally loved our grand cherokee. it was a very solid off-roading vehicle, we abused it pretty well for a yuppie-mobile. we were spared the little things that would keep it at the dealer, ie the steering column, windows, etc. i liked the ride, and the thing was faster than most cars, great power for an Suv. wouldve roasted the tires if it didnt have the quadra-drive. then, on a road trip, clicking began. turns out the passages had carbonized or something and essentially it was getting no oil, and never would again. the motor was trashed. managed to get full trade value, fortunately, and got a sedan instead. still, if someone could guaruntee me reliability, i'd take another one in a half a second.
#9 of 4613 Rumbling Sound In Rear Of 1998 JGC by tkl2 Apr 12, 2001 (7:55 pm)
Since the day I purchased my JGC new it has had a low pitched sound toward the rear of the vehicle which pulses. It sounds like a beat where two separate vibrations overlap.There is some vibration in the steering wheel.The dealer has checked all tires and replaced one. They have also replaced the rear propeller shaft, rebuilt the transfer case, and inspected both the front and rear differentials.The vibration may be somewhat less but the noise remains. Does anyone have a similar experience or any advice? Replies to this message: topspin999 (Sep 13, 2005 6:19 pm) twoolford (Sep 29, 2005 6:18 pm) curall (Dec 13, 2005 8:57 pm) gmfan (Dec 15, 2005 2:09 pm) curall (Dec 15, 2005 6:48 pm) and 1 more... mworley (Mar 24, 2008 10:26 am)
#10 of 4613 1994 GC owner by penalty22 Apr 13, 2001 (5:48 am)
I've got 213,000 miles on my V8 1994 GC laredo. It now in the shop for only 2nd significant set of repairs. Water pump and ball joints. I'd take a new one at the drop of the hat, but a 2001 would cost $12,000 more than I paid for the 1994. Replies to this message: mamabear2 (May 27, 2005 9:35 am)
#11 of 4613 by badjeep1 Apr 16, 2001 (1:43 pm)
penalty22 - your potential mistake might be using the pre '99 jeep performance as an indicator of '99+ performance. their reliability ratings are significantly different.   when you read this and the jgc topic consolidation, you'll see that most jgc compliments are regarding either pre '99 jeeps, '01 jeeps with too few miles to tell yet, or from people who are very loyal and therefore toleratant of the problems in exchange for luxury and great off-road performance.
#12 of 4613 by teddhunt Apr 16, 2001 (3:46 pm)
Please Help, Our 97 JGC, bought new has been overall a good perchase! One problem that annoys us is the vehicle sounds like the shocks are gone. We've had them checked, but we're told their fine. Even over a moderate back road, the sound is a loud thumping, very noticable. Can anyone help, rather than trade, I'd like alternatives. Ted Replies to this message: jaa38 (Jun 13, 2005 8:20 pm) mworley (Mar 24, 2008 10:30 am)
#13 of 4613 by tntbeauty Apr 16, 2001 (9:53 pm)
Hello All :o)   Just wanted to say I am a happy... and very pleased owner of a 1999 4.0L I6 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Exclusively Dealer serviced and maintained, I don't even check the synthetic oil they recommended between 5K mile oil changes.   Engine is so quiet, more than once I have tried to start it from idle while parked because I couldn't hear (or feel) that it was already running! My rear end diffs were apparently failing... but it brought me home faithfully from a nearly 1,000 mile road trip without a single complaint. Didn't know that anything was wrong until I took it in for a routine oil change shortly thereafter and the technician noticed something was amiss.   Vehicle is just over 40K miles... nearly two years old... and I drive the umm... err... (can I say pee?) out of it. (Very much a lead foot... did you know they can handle over 100-105 mph fairly well?!? 85mph is a nice Sunday drive... 65 feels tragically slow, unless you are exploring some creative alternate routes.) Not sure what the difference is between my experience, and the horrors told here... but I absolutely adore my Jeep. Wish I could clone it for those of you obviously up to your gills in service visits.   Tara Replies to this message: mpzanotto (Jul 08, 2007 4:09 pm)
#14 of 4613 research on gjc by cautius1 Apr 17, 2001 (5:41 pm)
I presently own a '92 Grand caravan, I bought this van in'95 and started to notice the paint peeling off the hood , it is about 90% gone . Why am I telling this? All I would like to know is anybody out there who owns a gcj have this problem since they are made by the same o.. I do not want to get stuck with another one of these paint jobs, Dodge offered me $300. to fix it when even Macro wanted $1500. just to strip down to bare metal.
#15 of 4613 Paint peeling on Chrysler products by tonychrys Apr 19, 2001 (6:52 am)
This is a well know problem that happened in the mid-90's. Apparently some paint did get contimated which would affect it's stability and cause it to peel some time later.

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