1997 GMC Jimmy electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 GMC Jimmy — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 gmc jimmy. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and restarted after numerous attempts. An independent mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable…”
filed Jul 23, 2014
“1997 gmc jimmy battery drain. After vehicle sits for a couple hours it will not start. Has new (not rebuilt) alternator, starter, battery. Still won't start most of the time. Battery drains completely if vehicle sits overnight. As soon as I jump the vehicle, it starts immediately. Nothing I do will…”
filed May 23, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 16 | 16% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 20 | 9% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 33 | 14% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 25 | 6% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 27 | 5% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 7 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 GMC Jimmy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.