1997 Chevrolet Jimmy Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Passenger side seat belt will not lock. As a result there is no upper body restraint.*ak”
“When accelerating or making a turn there was a loud popping noise. It sounded like metal grinding. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ball joints needed to be replaced. *nlm”
“While driving on interstate during heavy truck traffic windshield wiper blades ceased functioning. Problem has been occurring intermittently since then. Vehicle has been checked by dealer, who was not able to determine caus eof problem.*ak”
“The right front upper control arm broke while traveling at 35 mph. The rear wheel fell to the ground. The driver was able to come to a complete stop. Please describe further. *jb”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Chevrolet Jimmy as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.