1998 GMC Jimmy engine problems
24 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1998 GMC Jimmy, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision, it t-boned a 1988 dodge, dakota at approximately 50 MPH. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified. After collision, there was an engine fire.
Noted issues with my 98 jimmy (purchased 12/97)that I have had to repair which I believe were defective parts: 1) 10/00 mileage=57248 replaced faulty ignition switch due to dash board lights not working 2) not repaired to date: wipers have had occasions they did not work. I usually can get them working by turning them on/off a few times. Intermittent mode takes a long time(3-10 seconds) to start running in best scenario. 3) both front reclining seat levers broke off(brittle metal rod)within first 3 years of usage.
Other problems reported for the 1998 GMC Jimmy
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 89 complaints
- Electrical system 44 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Transmission 23 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints