Table 1 shows ten common electrical system related problems of the 1997 GMC Jimmy. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (nine problems).
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. Read details...
On 5/24/05 caller was driving at 40 mph on level ground on the highway and the spare tire fell out from underneath the vehicle. The cable that holds the spare onto the vehicle broke and allowed spare to break away and fell onto the highway. Read details...
Have had multiple problems with no brake lights, hazard lights or driving lights. Vehicle also has been in two front end collisions and air bags did not deploy in either wreck. Vehicle was looked at by a dealer and could not be fixed. Read details...