1997 GMC Jimmy Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint Problems
NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 274 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 GMC Jimmy overview page.
What owners report
“UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATED AND THE WHEEL WAS CUT THROUGH CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND THE FRONT…”NHTSA complaint 753054 — filed 10/10/2001
“WHILE TURNING AT 15-20 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE DROPPED. TOWED TO DEALER, UPPER BALL JOINT HAD BROKEN.”NHTSA complaint 896112 — filed 09/10/2001
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 GMC Jimmy have suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint problems?
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 GMC Jimmy: 29 of 274 complaints on file (10.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 GMC Jimmy have in total?
274 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 26 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
