1997 GMC Jimmy Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 GMC Jimmy, 2% of the 274 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dt: the contact stated when she placed the granddaughter in the rear seat the buckle would not latch. She was able to use another belt in the rear . Two days later the other two rear seat belt buckles failed. The dealer was contacted, and there was no free remedy offered. The dealer was going to provide an estimate for repairs. The contact found NHTSA recall 96v142000 dealing with the same problem in the 1991 Jimmy.”
NHTSA complaint #10141766, filed 2005-11, 88,000 miles“Nhtsa recall#03v117 regarding possible seatbelt failure and we notified our local Gmc dealer but they have not responded.we are concerned of a possible catastrophe in the event of an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11019823, filed 2017-08“The paint of the car is chipping, the electical is not working (brake lights, turn signals, and interior lights), the windshield wipers are not working (motor), and the fuses keep breaking, and the seat beal buckles are not working as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10067541, filed 2004-04Related recalls
- 03V117000Mar 31, 2003Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a driver's seat belt buckle assembly that contains an energy-absorbing loop. Sustained loads of sufficient…Covers: GMC Jimmy 1997, Chevrolet Blazer 1997, Oldsmobile Bravada 1997
- 97V096001Jun 12, 1997Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with…Covers: GMC Jimmy 1996–1997, Sonoma 1994–1997, Chevrolet S10 1994–1997 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 10 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 16 | 14% |
| 1989 | 3 | 23% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
| 1987 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Jimmy
54 complaintsSuspension
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 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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