1997 GMC JIMMY Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1997 GMC JIMMY

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

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All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10015183 | January 5, 2005

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BALL JOINTS. MR THE CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND COMING FROMT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE AREA. THE RADIATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, OIL COOLER LINES AND ENGINE ALL LEAKED. *JB

#10094282 | September 24, 2004

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

#10080869 | July 12, 2004

THE 1997 GMC JIMMY JUST SHUTS OFF. THIS OCCURS AT NO SPECIAL TIMES AND WITH NO IDENTIFIABLE CIRCUMSTANCES PRECEDING THE SHUTDOWN. THE ENGINE AND ALL CONTROL SYSTEMS SIMPLY STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THERE IS NO RYHME NOR REASON FOR THE FAILURE. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES IN A SINGLE EVENING AND THEN GONE MONTHS BEFORE RECURRING. COMPUTER DIAGNOSES, NO CODES FOUND BY MECHANIC. SINCE IT HAS ALWAYS FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, USUALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE BECOMES A REAL CONCERN. LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAN EASILY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE JIMMY ALWAYS RESTARTS EASILY AFTER TEN SECONDS OR SO. OF COURSE AT 70-75 MILES PER HOURS THAT CAN SEEM LIKE A VERY LONG TIME INDEED. *LA

#10070661 | April 22, 2004

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILURES OTHER- INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK DUE TO USE OF PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE (LOSS OF PEDAL/LEAL). REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER SHORT TIME LATER SAME PROBLEM AND DEALER REPORTED FAILURE OF ANTI LOCK COMPUTER AT COST OF $1200.00. REPAIR REFUSED AND AFTER A FEW WEEKS HAD THEM RECHECK MASTER AND THEY REPLACED THE UNIT. NO PROBLEM SEVERAL MONTHS LATER.

#10003003 | January 20, 2003

REDDISH LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDER ENGINE AND ENGINE APPEARED TO BE OVERHEATING, TEMPERATURE NEEDLE GOING ALL THE WAY UP, THEN DOWN, BAD SMELL. MECHANIC TOLD ME HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES BEFORE DUE TO DEX-COOL USED WHICH GUNKS UP THE COOLING SYSTEM. WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE DAMAGE FROM THIS STUFF. I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE RESPONSE I RECEIVED FROM THE PEOPLE FROM GMC WHO APPARANTLY KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND ARE DOING NOTHING ABOUT FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS.

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 Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 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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