1998 GMC Jimmy
1998 GMC Jimmy NHTSA Recalls
There are also 2 GMC recalls » 56 TSBs » for the GMC Jimmy.
NHTSA Campaign #98V053000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
72 vehicles recalled
1998 GMC JIMMY -- Vehicle description: Multi-purpose passenger vehicle equipped with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. One or both of the attaching nuts for the right-hand lower control arm are under torqued. This can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequent break resulting in separation of the lower control arm from the frame.
This condition can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V053000 »
NHTSA Campaign #97V218000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
19,716 vehicles recalled
1998 GMC JIMMY -- Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V218000 »