Does the 1998 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 GMC Jimmy recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 GMC Jimmy?

238 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 GMC Jimmy recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 GMC Jimmy. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your GMC been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A GMC dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 GMC Jimmy recalls, newest first

March 9, 1998NHTSA 98V05300072 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Summary: Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. One or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand lower control arm are under torqued. This can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequent break resulting in separation of the lower control arm from the frame.
Consequence: This condition can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 24, 1997NHTSA 97V21800019,716 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
Consequence: Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 238 complaints about the 1998 GMC Jimmy with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 18
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 15
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer31
Service brakes30
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor25
Power train › Automatic transmission17
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15

Other 1998 GMC models

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Questions

Does the 1998 GMC Jimmy have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 GMC Jimmy recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 GMC Jimmy?: 238 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.