1997 GMC Jimmy structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 GMC Jimmy — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 gmc jimmy. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front suspension. The steering was difficult to maneuver when turning the vehicle. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. An independent mechanic stated that the front…”
filed Aug 12, 2014
“I was attempting to back out of my parking space at my work place parking lot and backed on to my spare tire. The spare tire cable broke due to corrosion. Luckily I was not on the highway going 70 mph and someone behind me run into it. I have owned blazers and jimmy's for the last 23 years and have…”
filed Nov 4, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 16 | 3% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 1 | 1% |
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.