Model year record

1998 GMC Jimmy

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 355 owner complaints on file.

GMC Jimmy, 1992–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1992–2001 generation. Bull-Doser, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V053000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
72
Reported to NHTSA
1998-03-09
Owners notified
1998-01-22

Defect description

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 CAN ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND SUBSEQUENT BREAK RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V218000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
19,716
Reported to NHTSA
1997-11-24
Owners notified
1997-12-15

Defect description

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 SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. IF THE BRAKE PIPE BREAKS, THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN DROP IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, AND THERE WOULD BE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE.

Safety risk

PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3175,435 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2572,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1760,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1582,000 mi
Air bags: frontal11134,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1158,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1185,000 mi
Electrical system1042,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9129,485 mi
Unknown or other910 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring955,256 mi
Electrical system: ignition762,055 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine761,800 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls785,000 mi
Suspension: front699,305 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint667,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing670,000 mi
Vehicle speed control665,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5—
Service brakes, hydraulic5113,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint568,600 mi
Air bags499,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash458,000 mi
Steering4—
Structure: body: door4—
Suspension410 mi
Tires4105,000 mi
Visibility: windshield460,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3—
Electrical system: wiring3108,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal3—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3—
Power train: manual transmission3—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3172,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump260,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional2—
Power train2—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor255,747 mi
Steering: linkages2—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment2—
Suspension: front: control arm2—
Suspension: rear2—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer277,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2—
Wheels2—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly142,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer175,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights194,850 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Visibility1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor160,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages160,000 mi
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: hubcap/cover1—

The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1999 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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