MYRModel Year Report

1998 GMC Jimmy

● Typical for this model
1998 GMC Jimmy
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Jimmy Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 118 complaints 1992: 122 complaints 1992 1993: 216 complaints 1994: 334 complaints 1995: 499 complaints 1996: 407 complaints 1996 1997: 274 complaints 1998: 238 complaints 1998 1999: 137 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 100 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 1 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004
1998: 238 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19845
19856
19863
19876
198815
198913
199011
1991118
1992122
1993216
1994334
1995499
1996407
1997274
1998238
1999137
2000211
2001100
20020
20031
20042

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 13%

13% of complaints: visibility — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VISIBILITY 11%

11% of complaints: visibility — 25 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

WHEN APPLED THE ABS BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT THE SYSTEM LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING OVER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980623

SEATS 5%

5% of complaints: seats — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19971215 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN OCCUR CAUSING A SLOW BRAKE FLUID LEAK RESULTING IN A

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE.

Campaign 97V218000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19980122 — suspension

VEHICLE 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 LOWER CONTROL ARM ARE UNDER TORQUED. THIS C

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM NUTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Campaign 98V053000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 GMC Jimmy — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V218000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V053000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 1991 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1998 GMC Jimmy reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 GMC Jimmy is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Jimmy?

The most-reported component is visibility:windshield wiper/washer, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Jimmy have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.