1998 Chevrolet Jimmy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Jimmy years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Jimmy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 53,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 67% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Jimmy recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front control arm ball joints (RQ02012) — opened Sep 10, 2002, closed Mar 7, 2003, led to recall 01V200000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving in a rain storm windshield wipers failed. *ak
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. *sc
Control arm broke and tire collapsed into wheel well. Vehicle was no longer driveable. Contacted dealer , and dealer was willing to fix problem.*ak
Other Chevrolet Jimmy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Jimmy | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Jimmy | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Jimmy | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 Jimmy | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Jimmy | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy?
Owners most often report visibility, suspension problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jimmy model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.