Example carWheel alignment for a 1998 GMC Jimmy
Wheel alignment for the 1998 GMC Jimmy: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.1 to 14.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Special Purpose Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1998 GMC Jimmy for wheel alignment
- Body: special purpose vehicle (EPA size class).
1998 GMC Jimmy: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 GMC Jimmy
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 238 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility (89), electrical system (44) and suspension (32). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V053000 | 1998-03-09 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | 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... |
| 97V218000 | 1997-11-24 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 GMC Jimmy: Wheel alignment
Need a wheel alignment for your 1998 GMC Jimmy? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
Your Jimmy and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Its powertrain is the 4.3L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive.
How the request works
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A rental while you wait
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
What to ask
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Between shop visits
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Still deciding?
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
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