One problem related to brakes failed has been reported for the 1998 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 GMC Jimmy. While driving less than 15 mph down a steep, wet road, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The bumper and headlamps were damaged. The vehicle is currently at the body shop and will be taken to the dealer for an abs diagnosis. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 97v218000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer information was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 113,000.