1997 GMC Jimmy Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,612miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 GMC Jimmy, 4% of the 274 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,612 miles.
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.
“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 never had this problem. Checking out this website I now know this is a recurring problem. I will tell everyone that I know who own these vehicles about this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10364086, filed 2010-11, 153,225 miles“Upper portion of rear hatch, which is spported by two small 'shocks' when open, was shattered and twisted when apparently the two shocks decided to fully extend even though the upper portion was still locked to the rest of the rear hatch - glass shattered all over inside and outside of car.”
NHTSA complaint #10046769, filed 2003-11, 114,000 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“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 end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10621744, filed 2014-08, 210,000 miles“While driving warning light does not come on, indicating that the window on the hatch door is up or that the gate is down. The problem was reported to the dealership. The problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #854061, filed 1999-12Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 16 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 18% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology