1998 GMC Jimmy Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 GMC Jimmy, 2% of the 238 complaints for this model year. 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.
“I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. I had the right front tire blow out which caused me to drive into a ditch. The doors lock and unlock by themselves (same with the windows and rear hatch). (tiresize: p205/75r15)( DOT number: tire size: p205/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #739758, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10020462Oct 23, 2006Clunk noise felt through the floor pan.
- 10016473Jul 1, 2003Water leak in front floor carpet area. Gm tech link.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 16 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 18% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEquipment
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Jimmy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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