1998 GMC Jimmy suspension problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 GMC Jimmy — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After getting an oil change I was informed of a leak in my oil pan, as I got home the next morning I noticed that my car leaked out all the oil in the car resulting from a fault o-ring seal, also now having problems with the suspension as my idler arm is about to snap at any moment resulting in the…”
filed Apr 26, 2016
“Vehicle constantly pulls to the right. Has pulled to the right since bought. According to other complaints, alignment will not fix problem either. *jb”
filed Apr 7, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 14 | 14% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 39 | 18% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 26 | 19% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 54 | 20% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 49 | 12% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 3 | 3% |
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.