1997 GMC Jimmy suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 62 complaints for the 1997 GMC Jimmy, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 62 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
The dealer knew about the defects to this vehicle and refused to fix them after receiving 3 separate estimates. 2 days after I repeatedly went back to the dealership to report these safety hazards the dealer continued to refuse to fix the problems and I had a car accident due to the defective vehicle. The dealer compliance board has a current case against the dealer and he has only agreed to take his vehicle back.
Ball joints have repeatedly worn out - once at 40000 miles again at 100000 miles. This is after religious lube jobs, etc. Called GMC and my VIN number is not part of the recall, even though it was built and registered in michigan, where jimmy's were recalled for corrosion.
Other problems reported for the 1997 GMC Jimmy
- Brakes 61 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