Model Year Problem Record

GMC Jimmy 1998 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1998 GMC Jimmy: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

238Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

31Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Brakes32

Engine28

Seats11

Vehicle Speed Control6

Equipment6

Fuel and Propulsion System6

Vehicle Structure5

Tires4

Wheels4

Latches, Locks and Linkages3

Seat Belts2

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Visibility88 complaints

88 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 97V218000.

Suspension32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V053000.

Power Train30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

97V218000Reported November 24, 1997 - 19,716 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 19,716 vehicles across all affected models.

98V053000Reported March 9, 1998 - 72 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 72 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19987

199932

200017

200133

200231

200352

200429

200519

20067

20072

20082

20092

20101

20112

20141

20161

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.