1997 GMC JIMMY Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Issues in the 1997 GMC JIMMY

5 electrical systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GMC JIMMY. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 5 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Complaints

#10103368 | December 8, 2004

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. IT HAD NO POWER OR LIGHTS, AND WAS UNABLE TO BE JUMPED START BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE, AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

#752579 | October 2, 2001

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE...UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS A SPUR OF THE MOMENT PURCHASE. ALTHOUGH USED, WITH ONLY 39,000 MILES, I THOUGHT I WOULD BE OK SINCE IT HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TILL 72,000. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, IDLER ARM, ALTERNATOR, BELT TENSIONER, IGNITION SWITCH, 4WD SENSORS, GAS GAUGE SENSOR, LEFT REAR AXLE SHAFT AND BOTH REAR AXLE BEARINGS. AT LEAST THESE WERE ALL COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, BUT NOT THE RENTAL CARS FOR ALL THE TIME THE TRUCK SPENT IN THE SHOP. NOW THE VEHICLE HAS 90,000 MILES AND THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT THE RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINTS DOES NOT PERTAIN TO MY TRUCK (THE VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED), THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK IS RUSTED (I'VE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS BUT NO RECALL), MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS SEVERELY (ALSO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS), AND I'VE ALREADY REPLACED (OUT OF POCKET COST OF $1700) A...

#607158 | August 30, 1999

ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YC

#781249 | October 15, 1998 Crash

ABS BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURIES. IN ADDITION, IGNITION LOCKED UP/FUEL GAUGE AND ALTERNATOR FAILED. *AK

#527322 | February 20, 1998

ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE.

Other 1997 GMC JIMMY Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 38 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 29 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 22 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 19 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 11 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 11 complaints Electrical System 10 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 9 complaints Electrical Systemignition 7 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Air Bags 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Structurebodydoor 5 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Fuel System Other 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Steeringlinkages 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 2 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint

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