1998 GMC Jimmy electrical system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 GMC Jimmy — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The first time it happened, I started the vehicle and left the parking lot, stopped at a stop sign, proceeded into the roadway and engine died. Everything went off - all power all electrical. I had just purchased the vehicle second hand and the owner told me later that she had battery problems, but…”
filed Mar 13, 2014
“I have a gmc jimmy that is experiencing multiple dashboard failures. When I fill the gas tank the gauge goes to empty, then when I drive a while it goes to full and then back to empty. I never have a partially full reading. Also the air bag light comes off and on. My oil pressure gauge reves up and…”
filed Aug 9, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 16 | 16% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 20 | 9% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 12 | 9% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 28 | 10% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 25 | 6% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 27 | 5% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 7 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 GMC Jimmy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.