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 steering problems
16 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Gear box (other than rack and pinion)3
- Linkages: arm: idler and attachment2
- Linkages2
- Steering wheel/handle bar1
- Rack and pinion1
- Linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
- Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
- Hydraulic power assist system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Jimmy steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 GMC Jimmy steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 GMC Jimmy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When making a turn vehicle would pull to either the left or the right. Dealer has replaced sway bar/ idle arm and hubs on front end. However, problem still exists. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Steering problem; also, current too many systems of the vehicle.
Rack and pinion steering seal is leaking. When trying to make a turn steering will not respond. Makes noise when almost dry. Dealer has replaced rack and pinion seal 4 times since purchase of vehicle.
Premature failure of upper ball joint. Dealer has replaced ball joints , also, pitman and idler arm failed.
Cannot remove key from the ignition switch. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic replaced ignition and gear box. Problem has reappeared.
Failed wheel bearing and loose pittman arm - both were replaced
Vehicle constantly pulls to the right, have had the dealer look at it 3 times, they say there is no problem.they give me excuses such as tires need rotated, the steering is super sensitive, or it drives straight for them.
Suv pulls to the right when you let go of the steering wheel, the steering wheel is hard to keep it from going to the right
Steering arm.
Questions about the 1998 GMC Jimmy steering
Does the 1998 GMC Jimmy have steering problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the steering of the 1998 GMC Jimmy, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 GMC Jimmy steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Jimmy steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Jimmy have bad steering?
The GMC Jimmy model years with the most steering complaints are 1997 (18 complaints), 1998 (16 complaints) and 1999 (11 complaints).
Other 1998 GMC Jimmy problems
Visibility 81Electrical 33Brakes 31Transmission 30Suspension 25Engine 20Airbags 15Lights 12Seats 11Acceleration 6Fuel system 6Body 5Tires 4Wheels 4Locks 3Seat belts 2
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