1997 GMC Jimmy Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%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 5 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 GMC Jimmy, 2% 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.
“Making a turn around a corner and the front passenger's side wheel came off . On august 28th, there was a noise coming from end of the vehicle, the driver checked the wheels and there were only two lugs: nuts left. The left front wheel fell off while driving . Five broken studs were replaced by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #816263, filed 1997-09Wheels: other model years
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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