11 problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Last summer I had the vehicle in the shop for intermittently shuts off when driving. They replaced fuel pump. And alternaer and belts. The vehicle was also had a tuneup. The vehicle sta. . Iirts right up but when I am driving it will cut off at any time. The vehicle is unsafe . I have put over two thousand dollars in my vehicle. The dealer has taken my money and the vehicle is a death trap. I am retired and I need my car to get around.
Vehicle was going 65mph on expressway and cruise control came on involuntarily. Consumer tried to stop vehicle by applying brakes manually to disengage cruise control switch, and turn on/off switch to decrease or increase cruise control speed, however engine continued to accelerate. Consumer stopped vehicle by shifting to park. Brakes were used up completely trying to stop vehicle, also emergency brake cord was severed due to brakes burning out. Dagnosis of the problem was that cruise control cable got caught on outer plastic line cover of another wire. Dealer notified. The dealer rplaced a cracked serpentine belt.
Had taken vehicle in for oil change, mechanic noticed that plastic fuel cap had belted on oil valve cover. Would need to break it to remove it. Mechanic indicated a metal cap would be needed to replace plastic cap.
Serpentine belt was cracked and replaced.
Idle pulley in engine broke and disconnected from engine while vehicle was in park. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Serpintine drive belt was replaced.
Something in front of vehicle is causing noise, dealer stated possibly a differential problem, but consumer could drive an additional 6000 miles before needing repairs, however he also stated that it was possible for a defective bearing to freeze while driving. Serpentine belt replaced. Front brakes replaced. Air conditioner does not cool properly, dealer found no leaks.
The serpentine belt failed. Nlm.
Serpentine belt failed due to premature wear.
While driving vehicle at night, the entire electrical wiring system went out, causing visibility problems. Could not read dashboard panel due to electrical failure. Also, the speedometer does not work. Not showing correct speed/ belts are out of alignment.
The air conditioner fails to generate cold air. Also, the pulley belts went out. Taking vehicle to dealership to check.