1997 Chevrolet Jimmy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Jimmy years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Jimmy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 68,927 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 50% | 68,927 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | 38,738 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Jimmy recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The right front upper control arm broke while traveling at 35 mph. The rear wheel fell to the ground. The driver was able to come to a complete stop. Please describe further. *jb
Passenger side seat belt will not lock. As a result there is no upper body restraint.*ak
When accelerating or making a turn there was a loud popping noise. It sounded like metal grinding. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ball joints needed to be replaced. *nlm
While driving on interstate during heavy truck traffic windshield wiper blades ceased functioning. Problem has been occurring intermittently since then. Vehicle has been checked by dealer, who was not able to determine caus eof problem.*ak
Other Chevrolet Jimmy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Jimmy | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Jimmy | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Jimmy | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 Jimmy | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Jimmy | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy?
Owners most often report suspension, seat belts, visibility problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jimmy model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.