1998 GMC Jimmy seats problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1998 GMC Jimmy — 5% 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
“Manual recline bar on both driver and passenger front seats broke. The first incidence happened on driver's side seat before vehicle was purchased (pre-owned vehicle). Vehicle was under warranty and so bar was replaced. The driver's side recline bar broke a second time approximately 3-4 years…”
filed Oct 27, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Jimmy | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 8 | 6% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 2 | 2% |
| 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.