1998 GMC Jimmy Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,505miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 GMC Jimmy, 4% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,505 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.
“After getting an oil change I was informed of a leak in my oil pan, as I got home the next morning I noticed that my car leaked out all the oil in the car resulting from a fault o-ring seal, also now having problems with the suspension as my idler arm is about to snap at any moment resulting in the lose of steering for the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10861420, filed 2016-04, 10 miles“Engine check light on intermittently. Suv accelelerate slowly, rpms reach 3000 before vehicles moves. Instrument panel lights going on and off, including the fuel gauge indicator. Over head dash light won't work. Took my SUV to the dealership on a friday 11/09/01. All problems were occuring at that time and they could see for themselves. I was informed the the diagnosistic test showed 5 trans codes. And that wire to the transmission was loose and they reconnected that wire and all codes were now clear. The very next day my SUV began doing the same thing all over again. …”
NHTSA complaint #754527, filed 2001-11“Last week truck lost all power and I could not get my key out of the ignition,once all power was back key came loose.I have had a problem with muffler since 1st month sounds like a hole in the exhaust and makes a loud ping sound ,dealer just told me I needed to replace muffler.when in reverse and backing out of driveway a loud clunk sound from front passenger side.have lost power 2 times while driving down the street.have also noticed that when I turn anything on in the car I am losing a significant amount of power .this includes blinkers,radio,A/C ,if they are all on my volts drop to almost…”
NHTSA complaint #765849, filed 2002-08“The car while driving at a high speed, lost power, the transmission dropped into low gear, and would only proceed at a slow speed, this happened more than once, the service engine malfunction light came on and stayed on.I was told by the dealer that they could not detect the problem. The problem occured near, for the third time, near coral springs Gmc and I took the car into them immediately and they came up with transmissions codes on the computer. I was told to take the car back to king since the other dealer did not have a tranmission mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #706300, filed 1999-05“The contact stated while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the spare tire under the vehicle fell off due to a rusty cable. The dealer was informed. Updated 10/18/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10167479, filed 2006-09, 139,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Jimmy
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 complaintsEquipment
6 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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