1998 GMC C/K 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K 3500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 GMC C/K 3500. That ranks 3rd out of 3 C/K 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, diesel (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 119,865 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 GMC C/K 3500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 100% | 119,865 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 GMC C/K 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC C/K 3500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver door electrical fires (EA02005) — opened May 17, 2002, closed May 1, 2003, led to recall 03V093000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 1998 gmc k3500 pick-up truck with a 6.5 turbo diesel ho engine. While driving along the engine continuously cuts off as if it is not getting fuel even though the tank is full of fuel. Took truck to dealer to have problem corrected. Dealer informed me that fuel in tank was bio-diesel and my…
Other GMC C/K 3500 years
← 1996 C/K 3500 · 1999 C/K 3500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 C/K 3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 C/K 3500 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC C/K 3500?
Owners most often report fuel system, diesel problems. The top one, fuel system, diesel, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC C/K 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC C/K 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K 3500 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.