1998 GMC Jimmy engine and engine cooling problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 GMC Jimmy — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine continually misfires. There is a tsb bulletin #00-06-04-003b. Deposit buildup on popped valve ball &/or seat, causing it to stick. There is a recall because of this but only in california. I live in alaska. I got an estimate of $1200 bucks to fix this problem. Because of this, I only get…”
filed Apr 8, 2007
“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…”
filed Dec 19, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 10 | 10% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 25 | 12% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 12 | 9% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 38 | 14% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 53 | 13% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 76 | 15% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 28 | 8% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 14 | 6% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 2 | 2% |
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.