1997 Chevrolet JimmyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 31, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Chevrolet Jimmy recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Jimmy year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Jimmy median. How we score
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What Jimmy owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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
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