1998 GMC Jimmy problems
The 1998 GMC Jimmy has 355 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (25%) concerns wipers, windshield & visibility. After that come electrical system (12%) and brakes (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 355 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 26 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 20 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 90 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 29 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 90 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 72,000 miles. For wipers, windshield & visibility specifically, the median reported mileage is about 70,000 miles (43 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 26 complaints mention a crash; 5 complaints mention a fire; 20 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1998 ranks 5th most-complained-about out of 11 model years of the GMC Jimmy with enough data (225 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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.
Was driving 30MPH when an object appeared in the road. Avoided object, but hit telephone pole. Upon impact with the pole, neither air bags deployed. Both driver/passenger were belted. Driver hit steering wheel & broke nose in two places. Passenger hit handle above air bag & lost some front teeth. Emergency room treatment. Vehicle was repairable.
Consumer was unable to remove keys from the ignition. Also, the battery and trip meter light illuminated on the digital instrument cluster. Was able to drive vehicle to dealership. The mechanic had to replace the ignition switch three times.
The consumer states the wipers fail intermittently. A recall(GM recall # 03023) was issued, however the vehicle year is outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.