Model year record
1998 Chevrolet Jimmy recalls & problems
The 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Jimmy.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| VisibilityRear window wiper/washer › Motor; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor | 2 | — |
| SuspensionFront › Control arm | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *AK
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
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
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
CONTROL ARM BROKE AND TIRE COLLAPSED INTO WHEEL WELL. VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER DRIVEABLE. CONTACTED DEALER , AND DEALER WAS WILLING TO FIX PROBLEM.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTSClosedLed to recall 01V200000
SEE ATTACHED PAGE.