1998 GMC C1500 Suburban Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C1500 Suburban years
- Not enough data 4th 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 C1500 Suburban. That ranks 4th out of 4 C1500 Suburban model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 145,020 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 C1500 Suburban 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 145,020 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 GMC C1500 Suburban recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban.
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.
Excessive brake travel without warning. Brake light then came on briefly then went off. Brake pressure returned. Got home and losing brake fluid from in front of left rear tire. Added fluid and drove to mechanic. Brake line had to be rebuilt. Cost to repair $412.00. *tr
Other GMC C1500 Suburban years
← 1997 C1500 Suburban · 1999 C1500 Suburban →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 C1500 Suburban | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 C1500 Suburban | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 C1500 Suburban | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C1500 Suburban model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.