1998 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Suburban (gmc) years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 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 Suburban (gmc). That ranks 3rd out of 4 C/K Suburban (gmc) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 153,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 153,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc).
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In the last week (no changes in driving or recent repairs)i have experienced some very scary turning in my 1998 gmc suburban. Between 11 and 1 'o'clock on the steering wheel at speeds of between 20-35mph (approx), the front wheels seem to slip away from their intended "line'- as if i hit a patch of…
Other GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) years
← 1997 C/K Suburban (gmc) · 1999 C/K Suburban (gmc) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 3 | 0 |
See all GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) problems by year, every GMC model, or the GMC VIN decoder.
Similar GMC models
Embed this 1998 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc)?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Suburban (gmc) model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.