Model year record

1998 GMC Jimmy

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.