1998 GMC GMC Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GMC Truck years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 GMC GMC Truck. That ranks 4th out of 8 GMC Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 20%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner 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 GMC Truck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 20% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 20% | 70,184 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | 76,769 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 GMC GMC Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC GMC Truck.
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.
Third time i have had to have the brake light stop switch replaced on my 1998 gmc truck. *tr
The wind shield wipers are doing the exact same thing as the 1995 and 96 gmc sierra trucks. I drive a 1998 gmc so you think they would have figured this out by now. My wipers will work occasionally but not when you really need them. I know its not the motor because it has been checked out. I would…
Four wheel drive went into 4 low, by itself, going at 60mph on the highway, wipers have malfunctioned for the third time in one years time, no turn signals/backup light- can't be fixed by dealer-found nothing wrong, called gmc which offered no assistance due to it being a used vehicle. They felt it…
I purchased a used 1998 gmc extend-cab 4x4 pick-up here in tn.. I have had very good service from it until i made a trip 2 1/2 hrs. From my home. When i arrived at my destination i parked the truck, visited for awhile. When i was preparing to make the trip back i started my truck and as i put it in…
While driving the steering became very difficult because the right front wheel "bowed" outward. The dealer inspected and diagnosed that vehicle's frame had broken at the crossmember. The frame had previously cracked on 03/15/02, but was repaired by welding. Vehicle is a 1998 gmc 3/4 ton heavy…
Other GMC GMC Truck years
← 1997 GMC Truck · 1999 GMC Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 GMC Truck | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 GMC Truck | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 GMC Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 GMC Truck | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 GMC Truck | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 GMC Truck | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 GMC Truck | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC GMC Truck?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC GMC Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC GMC Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GMC Truck model years, the 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.