10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,062 miles

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1997 GMC Jimmy suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 GMC Jimmy Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 262003

Jimmy 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,123 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Right front control arm and upper ball joint broke at 45 miles a hour

- Abington, PA, USA

problem #1

Mar 012002

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
NHTSA id 01-I-018-000 manufacturer's recall 01049, the vehicle was going 25-30mph and without any warning the right side front of the vehicle collapsed, causing the vehicle to skid into a parking lot, consumer was injured. The dealer was notified and problem was due to corrosion of the upper ball joint. GM has to authorize the repair because the vehicle was not included in the recall, GM will not fix the vehicle unless the consumer signs a gag order and refrains from notifying anyone regarding the dangers involved.

- Hull, MA, USA

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