1998 GMC Jimmy Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 1998 GMC Jimmy, 7% of the 238 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The steering wheel abruptly pulled to the right. When I tried to steer the vehicle back on the road, the steering did not respond well. The steering was out of control. This caused my vehicle to do a 180 and go off the road. The vehicle subsequently flipped 4 or 5 times. Also the airbags did not deploy even though there was front end damage.”
NHTSA complaint #706757, filed 1999-05“When you let go of steering wheel, car goes immediately right. The first time the dealer did a wheel alignment and it was okay for a while but then it did it again and we took it back. The second time we took it back to dealer they charged us for a wheel alignment and said we had curbed the vehicle but we had not. Now it is doing the same thing again and we do not want to have to pay for another wheel alignment.”
NHTSA complaint #705572, filed 1999-04“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“When making a turn vehicle would pull to either the left or the right. Dealer has replaced sway bar/ idle arm and hubs on front end. However, problem still exists. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8012159, filed 2002-06“Rack and pinion steering seal is leaking. When trying to make a turn steering will not respond. Makes noise when almost dry. Dealer has replaced rack and pinion seal 4 times since purchase of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #895731, filed 2001-09Related service bulletins
- 10032462Aug 1, 2009Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 11 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 18 | 7% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 10 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Jimmy
81 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSeats
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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