1998 GMC Jimmy service brakes, hydraulic problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 GMC Jimmy — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Abs activates at or below 5mph on dry roads/pavement while attempting to stop vehicle. Occurs often while attempting to stop at stop signs/lights or parking areas posing danger to other vehicles. *tr”
filed Aug 3, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 gmc jimmy. While driving less than 15 mph down a steep, wet road, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The bumper and headlamps were damaged. The vehicle is currently at the body shop and will be taken to the dealer for an abs diagnosis. The…”
filed Dec 6, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 9 | 9% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 32 | 15% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 13 | 9% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 51 | 19% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 172 | 42% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 234 | 47% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 255 | 76% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 164 | 76% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 86 | 70% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 78 | 66% |
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.