Model year record
1997 Chevrolet Jimmy recalls & problems
The 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| SuspensionFront › Control arm › Lower ball joint; Front › Control arm › Upper arm | 2 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer | 1 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
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
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK. AS A RESULT THERE IS NO UPPER BODY RESTRAINT.*AK
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.