1998 GMC Jimmy transmission problems
The 1998 GMC Jimmy has 30 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
30
Transmission complaints
8%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“DT: THE FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY WORK. THIS WAS OVER A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS AND LATER STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. CONSUMER DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR ANY REPAIRS BECAUSE IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AFTER…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1998 GMC Jimmy have?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 1998 GMC Jimmy transmission — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.