1998 GMC Jimmy Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 11%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 GMC Jimmy, 11% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated and a roaring noise was heard. Consumer, stated the problem was the premature wear of front wheel bearing. Consumer replaced three sets of front wheel bearings within 70,000 miles of wear. The dealer and manufacturer were notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10103724, filed 2004-12, 70,000 miles“Upper ball joint failure. The ball joint broke, causing the tire to go up under the vehicle resulting in loss of steering. Owner had to have the vehicle towed to a repair shop. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10103638, filed 2004-12, 77,500 miles“Purchased new tires and went to have the front alligned, and they advised they could not align due to the needed replacement of the lower ball joints. The vehile had around 64000 miles and I returned it to the dealer who said it did not nned the repair only allignment.prior to allignment the vehicle always drifted to the right side of the raod if the steering was released, it always seemed to be a strugle from drifting or pulling even with both hands of wheel to the right. The dealer alignment took care of the problem for about a month or two , but the problem has returned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10008040, filed 2003-02, 67,000 miles“I didn't bring the vehicle to the dealership because they told me it was out of warranty. Figures...it went out of warranty in may 2001. I don't think that a vehicle should need new ball joints at 28,916 miles. It is my understanding that the ball joints are being replaced on other GM Jimmy's that are older than mine. I aslo, included the emergency brake which I was told was frozen in place. This emergency/parking brake was not used. How would it be frozen in place????”
NHTSA complaint #758580, filed 2002-02Related recalls
- 98V053000Mar 9, 1998Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. One or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand…Covers: GMC Jimmy 1998, Chevrolet Blazer 1998, Oldsmobile Bravada 1998
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 14 | 14% |
| 2000 | 39 | 18% |
| 1999 | 26 | 19% |
| 1998 | 25 | 11% |
| 1997 | 54 | 20% |
| 1996 | 49 | 12% |
| 1995 | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Jimmy
81 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsSteering
16 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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