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 5-7 mpg, and have little power. Also, my ABS light turns on and the ABS activates at low speeds on dry ground. My electrical system is totally messed up. My right clicker just the sound not light) goes off when driving. It is completely erratic and unpredictable. My speakers turn off and on sporadically. *ak my driver side seat adjuster broke off with little pressure. My steering wheel continuously pulls to the right. This many problems in a vehicle is ridiculous. What a lemon. Especially since I have seen the same exact complaints all over this sight about this specific vehicle.
1998 GMC Jimmy engine problems
20 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline9
- Engine7
- Exhaust system3
- Cooling system3
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
- Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Jimmy engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 GMC Jimmy engine
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 GMC Jimmy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Noted issues with my 98 jimmy (purchased 12/97)that I have had to repair which I believe were defective parts: 1) 10/00 mileage=57248 replaced faulty ignition switch due to dash board lights not working 2) not repaired to date: wipers have had occasions they did not work. I usually can get them working by turning them on/off a few times. Intermittent mode takes a long time(3-10 seconds) to start running in best scenario. 3) both front reclining seat levers broke off(brittle metal rod)within first 3 years of usage. I have not replaced due to cost of replacing complete seat assemblies is only fix. 4) 12/04 mileage=129,518 throttle choke plate assembly disintegrated partially and jammed throttle open. This almost caused an accident as could not come to a complete stop while car was running. After broken piece worked its way past the valves I needed $1900 in cylinder head repairs.
Consumer states while driving vehicle shuts off without warning. Dealer notified.
While driving ,vehicle shut off completley withoiut warning. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.
The problem as described in bulletin #990602012d occured with my coolant system on the incident date. I had the whole system flushed and new coolant added. On 5/21/03, I had the coolant system flushed again and new dex-cool added. As of today's date 7/14/03, I noticed while having problems with my air conditioning, which may be related, that the dex-cool is almost completly emptied out of the over-flow. I think there is something significantly wrong with the coolant system and needs to be recalled!!! A 5-year antifreeze shouldn't only last 2 months.
Engine oil leakage at both engine oil cooler/filter lines.
Last week truck lost all power and I could not get my key out of the ignition,once all power was back key came loose.I have had a problem with muffler since 1st month sounds like a hole in the exhaust and makes a loud ping sound ,dealer just told me I needed to replace muffler.when in reverse and backing out of driveway a loud clunk sound from front passenger side.have lost power 2 times while driving down the street.have also noticed that when I turn anything on in the car I am losing a significant amount of power .this includes blinkers,radio,A/C ,if they are all on my volts drop to almost 11.
Ignition switch failed three times, causing vehicle to automatically shut off. *ak consumer states that engine soon light illuminates, driver?s window motor failed and window will not go up or down, all dash lights and gauges will stop working, muffler has hole in it and makes loud noise, muffler and pipe exhaust system replaced, and when crank sometimes backfires and shifts hard, servo making bang shift, installed servo and 2 synolids.
Vehicle is cutting off while driving at any speed. Vehicle been to the dealer on four occasions, and the problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Second time in two years the oil cooler lines have started to heavily leak and need to be replaced. Have been informed that it is a problem with this type of vehicle.
Questions about the 1998 GMC Jimmy engine
Does the 1998 GMC Jimmy have engine problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the engine of the 1998 GMC Jimmy, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 GMC Jimmy engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Jimmy engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Jimmy have bad engine?
The GMC Jimmy model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (76 complaints), 1996 (53 complaints) and 1997 (38 complaints).
Other 1998 GMC Jimmy problems
Visibility 81Electrical 33Brakes 31Transmission 30Suspension 25Steering 16Airbags 15Lights 12Seats 11Acceleration 6Fuel system 6Body 5Tires 4Wheels 4Locks 3Seat belts 2
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