Tl* the contact owns a 1997 gmc jimmy. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and restarted after numerous attempts. An independent mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
1997 GMC Jimmy: engine stalls while driving
9 of the 273 complaints about the 1997 GMC Jimmy describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Bad 3 vehickle auto accident on I-96 in michigan. A white car stopped or stalled in center lane of highway and was then hit by a green car and we hit the green car "head on" in the rear.. Air bags did not deploy with a direct head on hit at 65 to 70 miles per hour. My truck was a 1997 gmc jimmy.
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. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.
While driving vehicle stalled intermittently. Consumer pulled over, and had vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Ignition switch has failed and been replaced twice in past 4 years (10/2000 & 8/2003). When it fails, the transmission fails to shift properly and the vehicle loses power and/or stalls. This creates a very dangerous situation, especially if you are in heavy traffic with your entire family. I have been told by gm technicians that this is a common problem due to poor design, engineering and mfg quality.
Vehicle stalls out while going down the road, I was going sixty miles per hour and vehicle just stalled out, going twenty miles per hour and vehicle stalls out. Have had it hooked up to computer and cannot be diagnosed unless it is happening at time of diagnosis. This is a definate safety issue when you are going down road and vehicle just stalls out without warning. This is a constant occurrence.
The vehicle stalled intermittently when accelerating or braking.
While driving consumer automatic transmission gears do not engage properly, it also stalls on an intermittent basis. Dealer has been notified of this problem. Please provide further details.
Experienced problem with stalling only at higher altitudes. Vehicle been in dealer shop on five occasions, and unable to resolve problem. Feel free to provide any further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine and engine cooling
- Rattle noise in engine
- Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment
- Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 RPM
- Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat...
- Conditions with heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats, and rust in the coolant system
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 GMC Jimmy stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 GMC Jimmy?
9 of 273 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC Jimmy (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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
Ball joint 50Wipers 40ABS 20No deployment 12Brake failure 12Fuel gauge 10Fire or smoke 7Fuel pump 6Overheating 6Grinding brakes 5Power steering loss 5Pulling 5
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