1998 GMC JIMMY Suspension Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 1998 GMC JIMMY

4 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC JIMMY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Suspension Complaints

#10861420 | April 26, 2016

AFTER GETTING AN OIL CHANGE I WAS INFORMED OF A LEAK IN MY OIL PAN, AS I GOT HOME THE NEXT MORNING I NOTICED THAT MY CAR LEAKED OUT ALL THE OIL IN THE CAR RESULTING FROM A FAULT O-RING SEAL, ALSO NOW HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION AS MY IDLER ARM IS ABOUT TO SNAP AT ANY MOMENT RESULTING IN THE LOSE OF STEERING FOR THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC BEFORE I PURCHASED IT AND ONLY ONE BUSHING WAS REPLACED INSTEAD OF ALL OF THEM AT THE SAME TIME, ALSO THE MECHANIC IMPROPERLY REPLACED THE FRONT SHOCKS AS INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE GREASE BEARINGS THE MECHANIC USED BOLTS TO ASSEMBLE AND HOLD THEM IN PLACE RESULTING IN AN ANNOYING SQEAK IN THE FRONT END OF THE CAR SINCE THE SHOCKS CANT BE PROPERLY GREASED AS THERE ARE NOT GREASE FITTINGS.

#10150445 | February 16, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR ALIGNMENT. THE REPAIR PERSONNEL DISCOVERED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT. THE PROBLEM RETURNED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES, BUT ONLY THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED DURING THESE INCIDENTS. UPDATED 3/9/2006 - *NM

#727166 | August 24, 2000

IDLER ARM FAILURE, VEHICLE PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT, HAVE SAVED THE DEFECTIVE PART IF IT IS NEEDED FOR ANY REASON

#541629 | September 23, 1998

WHEN RELEASING THE STEERING WHEEL THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BEGINS PULLING TO THE RIGHT.

Other 1998 GMC JIMMY Problem Areas

Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 31 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 25 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 15 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 11 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 11 complaints Electrical System 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 9 complaints Unknown Or Other 9 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 9 complaints Electrical Systemignition 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 7 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 6 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 5 complaints Air Bags 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Steering 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint

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