1997 GMC Jimmy brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 61 complaints for the 1997 GMC Jimmy, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 61 15% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
ABS brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a head-on collision. Upon impact, driver's/passenger's air bags failed to deploy, resulting in injuries. In addition, ignition locked up/fuel gauge and alternator failed.
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.
Other problems reported for the 1997 GMC Jimmy
- Suspension 62 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 46 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Transmission 24 complaints
- Lighting 22 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Fuel system 21 complaints