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1998 GMC Jimmy Equipment Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 238 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 GMC Jimmy, 3% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have a 1998, Gmc Jimmy. In the summer of 2002 we began to have problems with the car's AC unit. It would go out for a while, then it would work for a day or so. Then it went out again, until finally it went out all together. Just recently we took it to two separate mechanics to see what the problem was. We were told that there were holes throughout the system and that the compressor was out.”

NHTSA complaint #10023936, filed 2003-06

“Vehicle pulls to the right and after three attempts to correct the problem the vehicle now exhibits uneven tire wear and a popping noise from front right suspension. Also, after several attempts to correct the air conditioning problem, it continues to cool the interior down well below selected temperature.”

NHTSA complaint #707849, filed 1999-06

“Truck would not run at full power due to the ignition switch lights would also fail on the dash . Key would also get stuck in the ignition do to a problem with the ignition . The exhaust problem was the baffels were busted inside the muffler . Windshield had a void between the upper frame and the windshield causing it to leak. Belt tensioner broke during a start up . Air conditioner compressor went out during my travel home from work.ak”

NHTSA complaint #718396, filed 2000-02

“When the air conditioner control is turned to the highest setting, it does not work. About the transmission, often it roars after being started up until it gets to 3rd gear, then it stops. Don't know why.”

NHTSA complaint #708924, filed 1999-07

“1) instrument cluster intermittently shuts off while driving, then pops back on. On two occasions, it happens while crossing traffic lanes and also lost power - almost struck by oncoming traffic. Service engine light also comes on after such an occurence 2) exhaust noise during accelleration. Gets more pronounced as vehicle comes to normal operatoring temperature (3) driver side seat recliner lever broke off without much pressure being applied (4) air conditioner compressor went out during family vacation. Compressor squeeked for months before it finally quit (5) alternator died.”

NHTSA complaint #767547, filed 2002-09

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200111%
2000105%
199943%
199863%
199773%
199682%
199582%
199410%
199211%

Other parts of the 1998 GMC Jimmy

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
81 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Jimmy

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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