1997 GMC Jimmy Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 153,225miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 1997 GMC Jimmy, 2% of the 274 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 153,225 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“Dt: the consumer owned a 1997 Gmc Jimmy. Heard a loud crashing noise while driving. When he looked in the rearview mirror he saw something bouncing in a field. Consumer pulled over and noticed the spare tire was gone. The cable that held the spare tire under the vehicle broke. This occurred last night, and he has not yet had the vehicle inspected by the dealership. Also occurred on consumer's son' vehicle, 2002 chevrolet avalanche.”
NHTSA complaint #10130788, filed 2005-08Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 9 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 17% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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