1998 GMC Jimmy Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,242miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seats of the 1998 GMC Jimmy, 5% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,242 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Passenger seat handle broke on my 1998 Gmc Jimmy. I understand this is a common problem on Gmc Jimmy/chevorlet blazers. Seat handles should not break; a recall is in order. There are safety issues; if the seat falls it can effect the driver and/or crush rear passengers.”
NHTSA complaint #10036775, filed 2003-08“Drivers seat slid forward forcing my knee into the dash. I sustained a cut to my left eyelid, which may have been caused by hitting the stearing column. The air bags did not deploy though I hit the rear of another SUV, a blazer. Seat belt did not seem to hold me in place or restrain me.”
NHTSA complaint #714984, filed 1999-11“The engine continually misfires. There is a TSB bulletin #00-06-04-003b. Deposit buildup on popped valve ball &/or seat, causing it to stick. There is a recall because of this but only in california. I live in alaska. I got an estimate of $1200 bucks to fix this problem. Because of this, I only get 5-7 mpg, and have little power. Also, my ABS light turns on and the ABS activates at low speeds on dry ground. My electrical system is totally messed up. My right clicker just the sound not light) goes off when driving. It is completely erratic and unpredictable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10187266, filed 2007-04“Vehicle was parked and consumer's wife went inside of vehicle to adjust seat, lever recliner level snapped, and driver's seat went back. There were no injuries. The lever mechanism are constructed of brittle material and easily snap off. The manufacturer pointed out that the failures are common but not recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #882630, filed 2001-03“Auto transmission in twice before failed,battery leak damaged elec sys, rear defog stopped working (glass had to be replaced), dealer unable to stop front suspension popping noises, pass seat recliner handle keeps breaking off.”
NHTSA complaint #748703, filed 2001-07Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 18% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
| 1984 | 2 | 40% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
9 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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