1998 GMC JIMMY Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 97V218000 on 12/02/1997
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1997 - 08/30/1997
- Affected:
- 19,716
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
- Notes:
- Owner notification is expected to begin during december 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 98V053000 on 03/18/1998
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1997 - 01/30/1998
- Affected:
- 72
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This condition can result in a loss of vehicle control.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and retighten the right-hand lower control arm nuts to the proper torque specification.
- Notes:
- Gm recall no. 98006.owner/dealer notification began january 22, 1998.these vehicles were in-transit or very recently delivered to dealerships.customers receiving these vehicles before january 22, 1998, were contacted by the selling dealer to return their vehicle for the service procedure.owners who were not contacted by their dealer within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1022, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1998 GMC JIMMY TSBs (66)
- Bulletin:
- 9800598
- Component:
- 017300 steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
- Summary:
- Condition with steering linkage idler arm attaching nut undertorqued. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98005
- Component:
- 017300 steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
- Summary:
- Subject on steering linkage idler arm attaching nut undertorqued. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98051
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Vehicles equipped with a sunroof built within certain vin breakpoints may have insufficient rear seat lighting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98137
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Brief information regarding insufficient rear seat lighting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98051
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Concerns with insufficient rear seat lighting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 868307
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- The screw that secures the left and center insulator panels together, underneath the i/p on the driver's side may pull the one push/insert nut out of the center insulator panel causing, the instrument panel(i/p) insulator panel to rattle. y
- Bulletin:
- 990602012A
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990602012B
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 151200
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Customer may comment that the rearview mirrors, power door locks and rear hatch do not operate. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 300800
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Subject regarding the new reclincer assembly. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010856001
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the security lamp illuminates while driving; the security lamp may be on or off; the security lamp is illuminated; the engine cranks but will not start and the security lamp is flashing; and / or the engine s
- Bulletin:
- 010856001A
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the security lamp illuminates while driving; engine cranks but will not start; and / or the engine starts then stalls and the security lamp is flashing. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990602012C
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 060601
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding improved bus seat decliner assemblies, the handle on the recliner assembly is attached with a number 20 torque with a shank length of 20 millimeters. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 220801
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Customers may comment that the seat recliner handle is stripped. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 270901
- Component:
- 034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
- Summary:
- Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 010866011
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Information regarding rear roof perforation. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 311001
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010866011
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding rear roof perforation (install new rear roof section) including 1995-1997 gmc blazer.*jg
- Bulletin:
- 010866016
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Concerns that the rear portion of the roof has some rust forming. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010866011A
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding rear roof perforation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010866011B
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the rear portion of the roof has some rust forming. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 250202
- Component:
- 114300 electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk
- Summary:
- Information on replacing corroded trailer pre-wire harness at the rear bumper. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990602012D
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush cooling system). nlm
- Bulletin:
- 020857004
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding general waterleak guide. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020605002
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010866011C
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Technical information - some customers may comment that the rear portion of the roof has some rust forming. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020421005
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Some vehicles will not move when 4-wheel drive is requested, noise, shudder, poor performance, transmission / transfer case slips, transmission will not upshift, slips in 4-wheel drive. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020730024A
- Component:
- 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Summary:
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020525006
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020138005
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Revised heater / vent module replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020525006A
- Component:
- 046000 service brakes, air:antilock
- Summary:
- Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020421005A
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Slips in 4-wheel drive, noise, vibration, leaks, hot odor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030867004
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Parts availability for sunroof repairs. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01136C
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Clunk noise felt through floor pan. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030601024A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rattle noise in engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010730002C
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030601024
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rattle noise in engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030730056
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020526001B
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (dih) equipped vehicles. *tt update. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02015
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking. *mr
- Bulletin:
- 01599
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00502B
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Daytime running lamps (drls) turn off temporarily while the turn signals are activated. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3046A
- Component:
- 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
- Summary:
- Fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3031A
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3130
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Instrument cluster prndl inoperative and or battery light on. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 3176A
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Heat coming from vents with hvac off. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 040850017
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- Power seat inoperative fore/aft after being moved all the way rearward. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3300
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- 4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 3349
- Component:
- 104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Summary:
- 4wd inoperative and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1026 atc fuse open. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 57
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Water leak in front floor carpet area. gm tech link. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3777
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Fuel and temperature gauge inoperative, low fuel and battery light on, prndl inoperative. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4114
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Clunk noise felt through the floor pan. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 08-089
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Buick\cadillac\chevrolet\gmc\hummer\oldsmobile\pontiac\saab\saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer r
- Bulletin:
- PIT-3046E
- Component:
- 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
- Summary:
- Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-06-02-32-013B
- Component:
- 015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
- Summary:
- Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio
- Bulletin:
- 16NA260
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
- Bulletin:
- PIP5340A
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine
- Bulletin:
- PIP4723B
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- Bulletin:
- PIT3046G
- Component:
- 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inaccurate fuel gauge. technician should drive the vehicle to duplicate the concern. the fuel gauge will have a tendency to falsel
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696A
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696B
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- Bulletin:
- 05-06-04-035D
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
- Bulletin:
- 17-NA-073
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- Bulletin:
- PI0969
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on high oil pressure on startup after engine replacement concern.
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696C
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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