1997 GMC Jimmy suspension problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 GMC Jimmy — 20% 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
“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 recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE…Campaign 01V200000 · Jun 28, 2001
Suspension problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 14 | 14% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 39 | 18% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 26 | 19% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 25 | 11% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 49 | 12% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 3 | 3% |
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.