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What's New for 1997
Highrider off-road package deleted as GMC realigns Jimmy as luxury sport-ute. Instead, buyers can opt for a Gold Edition in one of four colors. New options include a power sunroof and HomeLink universal transmitter. Radar Purple and Bright Teal paint colors are replaced by Fairway Green and Smoky Caramel. Read More
Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Crankshaft Position Sensor, and EGR Passages. Failures of the Fuel Pump or Crankshaft Position Sensor can cause the vehicle to stall or not start. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $536.70 for the Fuel Pump and $169.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $82.67 for parts and $156.00 for labor to replace one injector. The estimated cost to repair the Fuel Pressure Regulator is $72.72 for parts and $156.00 for labor. The estimated cost to repair the Crankshaft Position Sensor is $58.30 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the Transmission Valve Body (automatic transmission only). The cost to repair the Transmission Valve Body is estimated at $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor. Failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor can cause false cycling of the ABS brakes. This problem can sometimes be repaired without replacing either of the front wheel speed sensors. Should a sensor require replacing, the cost of the Wheel Speed Sensor is $92.46 for parts and $65.00 for labor per side. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder. This condition can cause an electrical circuit to not power up or the vehicle to not start. The cost to repair the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder is $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
3 out of 5
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
