GMC Truck›Jimmy 2WD›1997›Overview/gmc-truck/jimmy-2wd/1997/base/

1997 GMC Truck Jimmy 2WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1997 Jimmy 2WD.

The 1997 GMC Truck Jimmy 2WD, a truck‑based model in the Jimmy line, carries a total of 312 owner complaints. The most frequent issue reported is service brakes, hydraulic, and the model has five recorded recalls. Its complaint history spans 1990‑2004, peaking at 620 complaints in 1995 and falling to just one in 2003, which places the 1997 model near the lower end of that trajectory. That pattern suggests a relatively stable reliability record for the 1997 model year.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 19210286. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 · 525 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPSOEM · verified

Tire size31X10.5R15LTOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	19210286
Engine air filter	25170512 alt 19259086
Fuel filter	25168594
Spark plug	12681665
Front wiper blades	15757007 alt 15757008
Serpentine belt	12550110 alt 12564763
Thermostat	12632948 alt 12551507

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	74 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps	Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	8.85 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	89.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	89.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	89.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	89.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	95 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.045 in
Spark Plug Torque	15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75-2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	75
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	525 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	75

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression	215 Nominal psi
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque to Knuckle	77 ft-lbs / 52 ft-lbs / 38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake Application	WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0003 in / 0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in / 0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.14 in / 0.787 in / 1.03 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.14 in / 0.787 in / 1.03 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	all bolts	22 ft. lbs
2	long bolts	75 degrees
3	medium bolts	65 degrees
4	55

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (lubricate return spring) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Bushing (lubricate) · Clutch Pedal Clevis Pin (lubricate)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1997 GMC Truck Jimmy 2WD top in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 45 of 312 reports (14%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 5 recall campaigns target the service brakes, hydraulic, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 23 of the reports describe a crash and 7 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

312

Owner complaints

23 involved a crash · 7 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96’97’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’03 ’04

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 312 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic45

Suspension40

Visibility35

Engine & Engine Cooling26

Power Train24

Electrical System18

Air Bags13

Exterior Lighting12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

01V200000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball JointReported 28/06/2001

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND…

01I018000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball JointReported 04/12/2001

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1996-1997 4-WHEEL DRIVE CHEVROLET BLAZER, GMC JIMMY, AND OLDSMOBILE… Remedy: GM HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. THIS SPECIAL POLICY IS FOR A PERIOD OF 8 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES…