The service and repair manual for the 1998 GMC Jimmy — the 4.3L V6 engine, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones GMC published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.3L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | SLS Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Sport Utility 2-Door · SLE Sport Utility 4-Door · Envoy Sport Utility 4-Door · SLS Sport Utility 2-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 355 complaints · 62 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Jimmy manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 99
- General Information 1,688
- Accessories & Equipment 468
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 218
- Body & Frame 233
- Maintenance 39
- Brakes 359
- Restraints 152
- Drivelines & Axles 102
- Steering 125
- Electrical 239
- Suspension 84
- Engine Mechanical 242
- Transmission 491
- Engine Performance 1,342
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 103
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
- Oil pressure 18
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Jimmy
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 97V218000Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehi.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 98V053000This condition can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Owners have filed 355 complaints and GMC has issued 62 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Jimmy. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Jimmy manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Jimmy?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 4.3L V6 across the SLS Sport Utility 4-Door, SL Sport Utility 4-Door, SL Sport Utility 2-Door, SLE Sport Utility 4-Door, Envoy Sport Utility 4-Door, SLS Sport Utility 2-Door, SLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 1998 Jimmy problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Jimmy, covering service brakes, hydraulic, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by GMC dealers.
Does it include 1998 Jimmy wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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