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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1997 GMC Jimmy Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 274 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 GMC Jimmy, 1% of the 274 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Upper & lower ball joint snapped while driving had to replace both along with idler arm pitman arm & tie rod ends , had received notice about possible failure on these when I called Gmc they reported my car was not included in this possible recall. Cost of 1500.00 also fuel pump failed cost of 700.00 now driver side door is defected will not close , probems with electrical system locks ,windows, lights interior & exterior,wipers will only work occasionally, fuel gauge sticks.”

NHTSA complaint #10052763, filed 2004-01

“The truck I have is 1997 Gmc Jimmy 4x4 slt model I purchased the truck in 2000 knowing it was a pre owned vehicle for the first two years the vehicle was nice but the next two years I have have had nothing but troubles so far with this vehicle I have replaced 1) ignition switch that costed 700.oo 2) pulley 3) alternator 4) heater core 5) compressor for A/C is gone havent replaced 6) fuel pump is gone havent replaced 7)winshield wipers work when they want to usual on clear days but when its storming they dont work which has resulted in me getting drenched 8) tailgate doenst want to go up I…”

NHTSA complaint #10102287, filed 2004-12

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200111%
200021%
199954%
199831%
199721%
199620%
199561%
199431%
199310%

Other parts of the 1997 GMC Jimmy

Brakes
54 complaints
Suspension
54 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaints
Engine cooling
38 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
33 complaints
Electrical system
28 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Exterior lighting
15 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 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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