1998 GMC C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 GMC C Series. That ranks 4th out of 11 C Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 70,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 GMC C Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC C 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This vehicles wiper blade system fails sporadically. It was returned to the retailer for this problem and a problem when the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed but when it arrived at the dealership the vehicle would then start and the wipers worked also. However, the wipers still fail…
First off the truck was manufactured in canada. Not sure if that's relevant or not? The steering on this truck has gotten pretty scary at times. The wheel will get hard to turn then it will be normal, then it get super easy so that you oversteer. It happens in both directions. I've tried bringing…
Other GMC C Series years
← 1996 C Series · 1999 C Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 C Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 C Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 C Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC C Series?
Owners most often report steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC C Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.