1998 GMC C/K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Series years
- Not enough data 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 GMC C/K Series. That ranks 5th out of 9 C/K Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 112,377 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner 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 Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | 112,377 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 112,377 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | 98,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 GMC C/K Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC C/K Series.
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.
Windshield wipers stop working while driving. Had same problem before with a different truck same year 98. Problem was windshield wiper control module. *nm
1998 gmc sierra. *la
Other GMC C/K Series years
← 1997 C/K Series · 1999 C/K Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 C/K Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 C/K Series | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 C/K Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 C/K Series | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC C/K Series?
Owners most often report seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic, visibility problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC C/K Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC C/K Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.