1998 Chevrolet Jimmy Problems: 3 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Visibility
2
Suspension
1

Problems by type

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Visibility
2
Suspension
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Front control arm ball jointsOpened September 10, 2002, closed March 7, 2003

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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy 9

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Feb 21, 2023 Service bulletinThis warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
Aug 26, 2016 Service bulletinThis technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
Jun 30, 2014 Service bulletinVehicle Recalls
Sep 1, 2013 Service bulletinExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Dec 15, 2004 Service bulletinFront axle grind whine noise in 2WD gone in 4WD
Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery
Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinEngine coolant leak at intake gasket
Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding rear roof perforation (install new rear roof section) including 1995-1997 gmc blazer
Sep 27, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum

What 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Visibility · 62,000 miles · NV

While driving in a rain storm windshield wipers failed.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Visibility · 45,000 miles · OH

The windshield wipers did not work under rainy conditions. The consumer had to pull over on the freeway once because the windshield wipers stopped working. *ak this intermittent problem occurred on many occasions.

Filed Mar 29, 2001 · Suspension · TX

Control arm broke and tire collapsed into wheel well. Vehicle was no longer driveable. Contacted dealer , and dealer was willing to fix problem.

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Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy

Is the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy, 1.5 times a typical Jimmy model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy?

Windows, wipers and visibility, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy have?

No recalls on record.

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1998 Chevrolet Jimmy problems