1997 GMC Jimmy brakes problems
The 1997 GMC Jimmy has 61 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
61
Brakes complaints
14%
Share of year
8
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“ACCIDENT ON ABS FAILURE ABOUT $2800. $850 OUT OF MY POCKET FOR ABS REPAIR. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES THEY DONT. MENTIONED WINDSHIELD WIPER NOT WORKING TO THE TECH AT DEALER. HE SAID "WE HAVE QUITE A FEW WIPER PROBLEMS ON THAT MODEL, I EXPECT A RECALL SOON." PLEASE LET ME KNOW…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1997 GMC Jimmy have?
NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 1997 GMC Jimmy brakes — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.