1998 GMC Jimmy Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 238 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 GMC Jimmy, 3% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“Serious safety concern: tachometer and speedometer gauges are faulty. The needle for both gauges erratically goes from left to right and then back to left and stays at 0. This happened several times randomly while driving the vehicle. Currently it appears as if these gauges no longer function at all except with a brief on and then off again surge. The vehicle has lossed noticeable power during acceleration since the instrument cluster failure. Additionally, the ignition key remains stuck in the ignition, also since the failure of the instrument cluster panel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10038661, filed 2003-09, 65,000 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“The throttle mechanism sticks on all starts from zero MPH when you try to start. Operates freely from that point. Problem starts again when you come to a stop and need to get going again. Sometimes the throttle sticks open.”
NHTSA complaint #757755, filed 2002-02“1) instrument cluster intermittently shuts off while driving, then pops back on. On two occasions, it happens while crossing traffic lanes and also lost power - almost struck by oncoming traffic. Service engine light also comes on after such an occurence 2) exhaust noise during accelleration. Gets more pronounced as vehicle comes to normal operatoring temperature (3) driver side seat recliner lever broke off without much pressure being applied (4) air conditioner compressor went out during family vacation. Compressor squeeked for months before it finally quit (5) alternator died.”
NHTSA complaint #767547, filed 2002-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 15 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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