Model Year Problem Record

GMC Jimmy 1997 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1997 GMC Jimmy: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

274Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

44Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension62 complaints

62 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V200000.

Brakes61 complaints

61 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility46 complaints

46 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V093000.

Engine41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 03V117000, 97V096001.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V200000Reported June 28, 2001 - 48,600 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 48,600 vehicles across all affected models.

03V093000Reported March 7, 2003 - 507,171 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 507,171 vehicles across all affected models.

03V117000Reported March 31, 2003 - 312,715 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 312,715 vehicles across all affected models.

97V096001Reported June 12, 1997 - 586,058 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 586,058 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA94038Opened October 31, 1994 - Closed February 28, 2000

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. Resulted in recall campaign 99I006000.

EA97004Opened February 28, 1997 - Closed August 5, 1997

SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 97V096001.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199712

199825

199926

200036

200134

200236

200348

200424

200515

20065

20071

20084

20093

20101

20111

20142

20171

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.