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1997 GMC Jimmy: engine overheating

6 of the 273 complaints about the 1997 GMC Jimmy describe engine overheating.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    1
  • 1997
    6
  • 1996
    5
  • 1995
    5
  • 1994
    1
  • 1993
    1

What owners say

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · FL

A/c compressor failures other- intake manifold coolant leak due to use of plastic intake manifold master cylinder failure (loss of pedal/leal). Replaced master cylinder short time later same problem and dealer reported failure of anti lock computer at cost of $1200.00. Repair refused and after a few weeks had them recheck master and they replaced the unit. No problem several months later.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Engine · 36,000 miles · WV

Vehicle continuously overheats due to corrosion in engine that plugs up the radiator heater cord.

Filed Jan 20, 2003 · Engine · NJ

Reddish liquid leaking from under engine and engine appeared to be overheating, temperature needle going all the way up, then down, bad smell. Mechanic told me he has seen this problem with these vehicles before due to dex-cool used which gunks up the cooling system. Water pump had to be replaced due to the damage from this stuff. I was very disappointed in the response I received from the people from gmc who apparantly know about this problem and are doing nothing about for their customers.

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · MI

While driving, transmission malfunctions and will not go into reverse or overdrive. Also, transmission fluid became thick. *ak *tt consumer states now she is experiencing problems with the radiator losing coolant.

Filed Apr 16, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · NC

Transmission has a history of "shifting hard" between 1st and 2nd, especially when warm. During a routine oil change, mechanic noticed a "rusted trans dip stick". Though protested by gm as a defect, extended warenty covered. I had to go elsewhere for trans flush, dealer did not have equipment. Problem persists through 2000. Trasmission overheated on hwy causing overflow and slipage. Dealer found "rust in radiator" and "debrise in trans". Had to replace radiator/flush engine and trans. At my expense 1/2001. Now, with warmer weather, trans. Oil is "varnished" and shift hard between 1 & 2nd again just 5000 miles later. Engine lite on. Found multible simular complaints at http://www.thecomplaintstation.com/g/gm_toc.htm. Gm is not recognizing what appears to be an expensive, chronic problem with transmission and associated cooling components. I am not prepared to spend another $1-$2k on a $30k that has been well cared for when gm knows about these problems. I called gm customer relations and sent letters to gm directors and got no intellect or sympathy assigned to my case. Please read the web site, there are many cases of 1995-1997 jimmy/s10/blazers with the exact symptoms.

Filed Jul 29, 1999 · Engine · IN

Belt tensioner broke, causing water pump/ fan belt and alternator not to work. Also, vehicle overheated.

Questions about the 1997 GMC Jimmy overheating

Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1997 GMC Jimmy?

6 of 273 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC Jimmy (2%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 GMC Jimmy?

There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1997 GMC Jimmy

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