1997 GMC Jimmy engine problems
The 1997 GMC Jimmy has 42 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
42
Engine complaints
10%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED SMOKE IN THE ROAD AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD, THERE WERE FLAMES ENGULFING THE ENGINE, CONSUMER THEN CLOSED THE HOOD AND MOVED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT (10-89-383). *YD ”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 GMC Jimmy have?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 1997 GMC Jimmy engine — 10% 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.