1997 GMC Jimmy Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 20%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 GMC Jimmy, 20% of the 274 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was involved in a crash in june. A vehicle stopped in front of me and I struck the rear of that vehicle. The road was wet from rain. My brakes, all four wheels, locked up and I slid into that vehicle. No injuries. Property damage probably $4,000. Total brake lockup. Had anti lock brakes worked properly I believe I would have plenty of room to stop and avoid crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10134863, filed 2005-08, 181,000 miles“Dt:the contact stated the upper and lower ball joints on both sides broke while driving in a parking lot. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership, where the ball joints and the anti lock brake sensors were replaced. Contacted the manufacturer, there were NHTSA recalls 01i018000 and 01v200000, but this vehicle was not included in the recalls due to VIN. In addition, this vehicle experienced several other problems as well. The left door broke off while in the driveway, the male joint of the door broke when shutting the door. Also, the transmission and anti lock brakes were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141716, filed 2005-11, 51,000 miles“Accident on ABS failure about $2800. $850 out of my pocket for ABS repair. Windshield wipers work sometimes and sometimes they dont. Mentioned windshield wiper not working to the tech at dealer. He said we have quite a few wiper problems on that model, I expect a recall soon. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #751343, filed 2001-08“I applied my brakes as I was coming up to an intersection. The ABS engaged and the pedal was thrown to the floorboard the front tires then locked up and I skidded into the intersection. This was the second time this had happened. Contacted Gmc and was told there was not much I could do except get a new system.”
NHTSA complaint #724770, filed 2000-06“I have had to replace the brakes on my 1997 Gmc Jimmy twice in 25,000 miles. My daughter and son-in-law also have GM products (trailblazer and truck) and have had premature brake wear and freeze-up.”
NHTSA complaint #10091064, filed 2004-09Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15 | 15% |
| 2000 | 38 | 18% |
| 1999 | 20 | 15% |
| 1998 | 31 | 13% |
| 1997 | 54 | 20% |
| 1996 | 183 | 45% |
| 1995 | 243 | 49% |
| 1994 | 263 | 79% |
| 1993 | 169 | 78% |
| 1992 | 88 | 72% |
| 1991 | 79 | 67% |
| 1990 | 5 | 45% |
| 1989 | 4 | 31% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Jimmy
54 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC Jimmy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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